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A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.
A couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.
A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.

1. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Kim
SAR 544
SAR 625 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Godley Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.
A patio with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door, and a wooden pergola.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a faucet, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile pattern.
A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating.

2. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
Australia
Kunal
SAR 372
SAR 427 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Airport Gateway Christchurch
A modern building with multiple floors, outdoor seating area, and decorative metal panels.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clock on the wall.
A balcony with two yellow chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and modern high-rises.
A beach with a wooden structure on the sand, a pier in the background, and footprints leading to the water.

3. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
United States
Robyn
SAR 265
SAR 305 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hotel Give
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.
A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. Tables with chairs are arranged in the dining area.

4. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Emma
SAR 183
SAR 210 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
A lodge named Pinewood with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking area with cars.
A modern building with a black exterior, a number '10' on the side, and a visible entrance.
A modern kitchen with a view of a mountainous landscape.
A neatly made bed with a heart-shaped towel arrangement, a window with blinds, and a view of a snowy landscape.

5. Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
Boydtown
Australia
Fane
SAR 255
SAR 296 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Pinewood Queenstown
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a scenic mountain view in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a marble table, a wooden wall panel, a small sink, and a mirror.
A modern hotel with a row of rooms featuring balconies, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. It features wooden walls and a large window with curtains.

6. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka
Australia
Jason
SAR 448
SAR 515 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Archway Motel & Chalets
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a view of the dining area.
A road with a grassy median, trees, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a painting, and a wardrobe.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

7. The Village Inn Hotel

The Village Inn Hotel
Te Anau
New Zealand
Paul
SAR 448
SAR 519 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The Village Inn Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a shelf with toiletries.
A hotel named 'Fiordland' with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent sign and a unique roof structure.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a kettle, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious lobby with a sofa, a foosball table, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

8. Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Brendon
SAR 303
SAR 348 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Fiordland Hotel
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass door entrance, and a view of a grassy yard.
A kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and a window overlooking greenery.
A restaurant interior with stone walls, a wooden table, and black chairs.
A row of small, white, single-room cabins with a gravel path and rocks in front.

9. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Twizel
Australia
Neil
SAR 159
SAR 183 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.
A table set for dining with a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern building with large windows and a sign for Pier 24 restaurant & bar.
A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.

10. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
St. Clair
Australia
Gavin
SAR 425
SAR 500 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hotel St Clair
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.
A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.

11. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
Australia
Ray
SAR 220
SAR 259 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The Hotel Nelson
A modern cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar, and shelves with decorative items.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a kettle on the counter.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a large painting on the wall.

12. Golden Hotel

Golden Hotel
Riccarton
Australia
Kim
SAR 293
SAR 339 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Golden Hotel
A modern restaurant interior with tables and chairs, a neon sign, and abstract wall art.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of mountains and buildings.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent ibis logo, a ground-level dining and bar, and a pedestrian-friendly street in front.
A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a visible exit sign.

13. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Amy
SAR 433
SAR 498 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
ibis Christchurch
A modern interior with a bar area, large potted plants, and a view through large windows.
Bar (on property)
A modern spa room with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and a large mirror wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small armchair, a bedside table, and a floor lamp.

14. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
acacia
SAR 386
SAR 446 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Drifter Christchurch
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

15. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura
Australia
Iain
SAR 287
SAR 334 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
A modern building with a glass balcony, a parking lot, and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.
A modern building with a dark facade, a visible entrance, and a sign indicating a direction.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

16. West Meadows Motel

West Meadows Motel
Wanaka
United States
Lei
SAR 619
SAR 718 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
West Meadows Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A boat docked at a rocky shore with mountains in the background.
A sign for Alpine Motel with a mountain backdrop.
A modern, well-lit living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

17. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
Wanaka
Australia
Sarah
SAR 350
SAR 406 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Alpine Motel
A rustic garden with a stone building, wooden benches, and a gravel path.
A rustic cabin with stone walls, a metal roof, and wooden deck seating.
A garden with a stone bench, a building with red windows, and a mountain in the background.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a small wooden stool, a hanging light fixture, and a window with blinds.

18. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona
United States
Pedro
SAR 309
SAR 355 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Cardrona Hotel
A modern, triangular room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A row of modern buildings with grey roofs and orange accents, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.

19. Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
emmanuel
SAR 501
SAR 581 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
A spacious living area with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a vase with branches. A large window offers a mountain view.
A hotel with a reception, Quality Inn sign, and a mountain backdrop.
A reception area with a black leather sofa, a bulletin board with various items, a radiator, and a window with a view of trees.
A room with two chairs and a table, a bottle, and a bag on a windowsill.

20. Hurley's of Queenstown

Hurley's of Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Andrew
SAR 325
SAR 378 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hurley's of Queenstown
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Based on reviews by Expedia customers, YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel is one of the best 3-star hotels in Queenstown, South Island. It features a lake view and free WiFi, and is around 0.16 kilometers southwest of the center. Guests also highly recommend The Lofts Apartments, about 0.16 kilometers southwest of downtown. Individually decorated rooms and private winery tours help make it a sought-after city escape.
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