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1. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (441 reviews)
"Great location next to the lake. Very good for family groups. About a quarter of an hour‘s walk to the town centre with supermarket."
Australia
Declan Dechawut
The price is SAR 400
SAR 460 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Two Bedroom - 4 Person Max | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

2. Aoraki Court Motel

Aoraki Court Motel
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly welcome and easy check-in, including room ready for us. Spacious room with a gorgeous Mountain View. Helpful recommendations for the area."
United States
Michael
The price is SAR 1,358
SAR 1,568 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Aoraki Court Motel
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

3. Aorangi Motel

Aorangi Motel
4.0 star property
Fairlie
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (486 reviews)
"This is the second time I have stayed here on the way to Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo. The apartments are always well presented with beutiful plants and houseware. Very nice place to stay and great location."
Australia
Daniel
The price is SAR 327
SAR 376 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Aorangi Motel
BBQ/picnic area

4. Ahuriri Motels

Ahuriri Motels
2.5 star property
Omarama
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (560 reviews)
"Great spot! Very clean. Lots of space. Everything you need. Friendly staff. And the night sky right out back was incredible."
Australia
Allyson
The price is SAR 238
SAR 277 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Ahuriri Motels
Front of property

5. Airport Palms Motel

Airport Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Burnside
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Receptionist was friendly and helpful, and property was clean and cosy. Its a perfect stop before heading to christchurch airport, being a very short drive away!"
Singapore
Wilson
The price is SAR 279
SAR 325 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sep - 25 Sep
Airport Palms Motel
Spa Studio | Balcony view

6. Alpine Glacier Motel

Alpine Glacier Motel
3.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (803 reviews)
"What a view. Lots of great walking trails nearby. Great hotel if you are going to be spending your days tramping locally."
United States
Neal
The price is SAR 232
SAR 270 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Alpine Glacier Motel
Premium 1 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

7. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
2.0 star property
Twizel
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (160 reviews)
"Spacious room. In-room laundry is very helpful & convenient (washer & dryer two-in-one, need about 2hr to dry, so plan the time accordingly). Have everything we need. A nice stop between Tekapo & Wanaka/Queenstown."
United States
Jasmine
The price is SAR 622
SAR 715 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sep - 25 Sep
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
Terrace/patio

8. Airport Delta Motel

Airport Delta Motel
3.0 star property
Burnside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (664 reviews)
"Beautiful, tidy and comfortable"
Australia
Gabriel
The price is SAR 309
SAR 357 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Airport Delta Motel
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

9. Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (485 reviews)
"The room was excellent, clean and extra things were in room to make it comfortable."
Australia
Carmel
The price is SAR 300
SAR 348 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Mondello Kaikoura
Comfort Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Living area | TV

10. Airport Christchurch Motel

Airport Christchurch Motel
4.5 star property
Burnside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (628 reviews)
"Great place to stay if on your way through Christchurch. Great location, comfortable, large rooms"
Australia
Simon
The price is SAR 310
SAR 357 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sep - 27 Sep
Airport Christchurch Motel
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

11. Aden Motel

Aden Motel
3.0 star property
Te Anau
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (529 reviews)
"Great stay. Clean, comfortable, and recommended!"
Australia
Kelvin
The price is SAR 336
SAR 387 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Aden Motel
Terrace/patio

12. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (513 reviews)
"Handy location to town, supermarket, beach"
Australia
Paula
The price is SAR 260
SAR 299 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Deluxe Studio, Ocean View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

13. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
2.0 star property
Timaru Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Great hotel, close to town and very modern."
United States
Kurt
The price is SAR 459
SAR 529 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Sea Breeze
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing King Studio) | Lake view

14. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
3.5 star property
Te Anau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great view Wifi was excellent Good location"
Australia
Bernadette
The price is SAR 395
SAR 459 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sep - 25 Sep
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Front of property

15. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (598 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Scott
The price is SAR 203
SAR 236 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
Cribs (free), WiFi (free), individually decorated, bed sheets

16. Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
3.0 star property
Geraldine
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (318 reviews)
"It was a fantastic motel and highly recommend it. "
Australia
Dianne
The price is SAR 317
SAR 366 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Andorra Motel
Triple Studio | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

17. Northwood Motor Lodge

Northwood Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Northwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (234 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay - quiet, private, clean with everything we needed"
Australia
Miranda
The price is SAR 292
SAR 339 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Northwood Motor Lodge
Exterior

18. Tower Lodge Motel

Tower Lodge Motel
4.0 star property
Richmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (610 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay. Will be back for sure."
Australia
Brendon
The price is SAR 281
SAR 326 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Tower Lodge Motel
Front of property

19. Raceway Motel

Raceway Motel
3.0 star property
Addington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (418 reviews)
"Place was great, friendly staff and easy check in and out. Nice place good kitchen amenities and perfect place to stay to go to the wolf brook arena 200m walk ! Loads of parking too"
Australia
Julia
The price is SAR 217
SAR 253 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Raceway Motel
Comfort Studio | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

20. Colonial Motel

Colonial Motel
3.5 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (223 reviews)
"."
Australia
Finesse
The price is SAR 262
SAR 302 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Colonial Motel
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Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Super handy to airport, got in at 2.45am in bed by 3.30am. 11am check out certainly helped"
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Novotel Christchurch Airport