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Akaroa Criterion Motel

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. Everything. I only stayed a night but it was perfect. The room (and the bathroom) was huge and had everything. The room also had a balcony overlooking the water.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,137 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Aoraki Court Motel

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. spacious and beautiful location

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9.2
Wonderful
1,411 reviews
Price from
£159
per night

Northwood Motor Lodge

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 was extremely helpful. For example, he picked us up at the airport with a free shuttle bus and took us to the lodge after stopping at a supermarket on the way to buy some things we needed.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,322 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

V Motel

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. It was very efficient, and had everything you would need.

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9.1
Wonderful
843 reviews
Price from
£86
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. This was our second visit in 2 weeks before returning home to Tasmania. We were welcomed back like old friends. Terry and Bon are lovely. On our day of depature we had a very early pick up (4.10am) and they said to just leave anything we didn't want to take home and theycwould get rid of it.

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9
Wonderful
165 reviews
Price from
£73
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. Very clean and modern little apartment. Well equipped. Great bed. Patio chairs to sit outside in the sunshine. Very quiet so great night’s sleep.

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9.1
Wonderful
187 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

The Adelphi

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. Great room and friendly staff.

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9.3
Wonderful
188 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Focus Motel

Christchurch City Center, 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
Wonderful
346 reviews
Price from
£93
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. It was within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants.

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9.2
Wonderful
319 reviews
Price from
£91
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. Our accommodation was a free standing studio unit with wrap around verandah. Off street parking next to the unit. Very well appointed interior - quite new. The unit included a kitchen which gave us the flexibility/choice of dining in or out. A very comfortable stay. Hosts welcoming and friendly.

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9.2
Wonderful
222 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

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