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Akaroa Criterion Motel 4.5 stars

Akaroa

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room.

Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. Excellent location and the room was huge. Immaculate place and owner very helpful.

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9.2
Superb
1,143 reviews
Price from
DKK 704
per night

Aoraki Court Motel 4.5 stars

Mount Cook Village

Aoraki Court Motel is a modern accommodation located in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. All units feature great views of surrounding mountains and Mount Sefton. There is free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Big and clean room. Well equipped kitchen. Nice staff. Very good view of mt. Cook

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9.2
Superb
1,414 reviews
Price from
DKK 1,391
per night

Northwood Motor Lodge 4.5 stars

Christchurch

Northwood Motor Lodge is a 4-star motel on the edge of Christchurch, only 8km from the airport. The motel offers modern, air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

The motel is located within large grounds and has a great garden. Leisure facilities include a barbecue area, and playground. The owner or staff are very friendly and helpful. It is very convenient place especially if you need to catch an early flight.

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9.3
Superb
1,319 reviews
Price from
DKK 695
per night

V Motel 4.5 stars

Papanui, Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, within 5.3 km of Canterbury Museum and 5.7 km of Christchurch Art Gallery, V Motel provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star motel offers room service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.8 km from Hagley Park. Firstly, the staff Andreya. Such a lovely lady. She was so sweet in getting the room ready before time honoring our request. Took care of all our needs. Very happy to have opted to stay at V Motel, chirstchurch.

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9.1
Superb
850 reviews
Price from
DKK 751
per night

Avon City Motel

Christchurch

Situated in Christchurch, within 7.3 km of Canterbury Museum and 7.5 km of Christchurch Art Gallery, Avon City Motel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 7.8 km from Hagley Park, 8.8 km from Christchurch Railway Station and 14 km from Orana Wildlife Park. Guests can enjoy garden views. . We enjoyed our stay here. They have lovely garden. Took many pictures in their flower garden. Near to places we wanna go. The place is very well taken care. Clean and very helpful host.

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9.1
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
DKK 642
per night

BigSky Motels

Omarama

BigSky Motels offers air-conditioned accommodation in Omarama. The accommodation features ski storage space, as well as a tennis court and barbecue facilities. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Lovely new, clean, quiet motel with lovely hosts 😊

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9.1
Superb
187 reviews
Price from
DKK 889
per night

The Adelphi 4.5 stars

Merivale, Christchurch

Well set in the Merivale district of Christchurch, The Adelphi is situated 1.4 km from Christchurch Art Gallery, 2 km from Hagley Park and 4.3 km from Christchurch Railway Station. Featuring a garden, the 4-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.5 km from Canterbury Museum. We had a very pleasant stay at Adelphi Motel. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable. It was very well equipped. Location was very convenient. The owner Ann was very welcoming. We would definitely return in future.

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9.3
Superb
188 reviews
Price from
DKK 801
per night

Focus Motel 5 stars

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Well located in the centre of Christchurch, Focus Motel provides free WiFi, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive. This 5-star motel offers room service. The property is non-smoking and is located 700 metres from Christchurch Art Gallery. Excellent value comfortable motel. More than adequate for short stay. Great central location. Helpful friendly team

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9
Superb
343 reviews
Price from
DKK 816
per night

Teviot View Accommodation

Amberley

Set in Amberley, Teviot View Accommodation features a garden. The motel also offers free WiFi and free private parking.

At the motel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a garden view. The units at Teviot View Accommodation come with a seating area. Lovely accommodation with all amenities available. Stopped en route south - really easy to get to as just off main highway. Didn’t see much of the area but supermarket and take aways 5 minute walk away. Very quiet.

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9.2
Superb
320 reviews
Price from
DKK 792
per night

Black on Grey

Geraldine

Newly Built in 2017 Black on Grey offers standalone accommodation units, located in a semi rural area, on the main road into Geraldine from Timaru.

Every standalone unit is equipped with a lounge/seating area, full kitchen with cooking facilities and an ensuite bathroom with a walk in shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Flat-screen Smart TV's that have Netflix are available in all rooms. Modern, clean, well equipped chalets, close to highway but traffic noise not an issue (we stayed on a Saturday night).

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9.2
Superb
226 reviews
Price from
DKK 801
per night

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