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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. The room was perfect with a nice sea view balcony. The location was very good, half a minute to the sea and the restaurants and supermarket. The staff were very nice and kind.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,082 reviews
Price from
$129
per night

Panorama Motel

Kaikoura

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views. This location has the most magnificent view! It's also within walking distance of the beach, shops, restaurants, bars, and a lot of activities. If you are traveling to Kaikoura, you MUST stay here. The owners were helpful and friendly, and very patient with our change in plans for check-in and check-out. The room was excellent; there was a bed in it's own room and another in the living room with a clear view of the beach! A full kitchen was in the room, and parking was convenient. Everything was very clean and comfortably cozy.

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9
Wonderful
1,229 reviews
Price from
$119
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. The location is spectacular and the room was lovely, clean and modern. Highlight of our tour of NewZealand so far.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,345 reviews
Price from
$315
per night

Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

Hanmer Springs

Enjoying beautiful mountain views, Scenic Views Motel provides spacious self-catered units with a patio and full kitchen facilities. Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

Scenic Views Motel is 1.5 km from Hanmer Springs Golf Course.Towels can be hired for guests going to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, about 400 metres away. Modern, large rooms and extremely quiet.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,055 reviews
Price from
$107
per night

Tuscana Motor Lodge

Christchurch City Center, Christchurch

Free Wi-Fi access is available at Tuscana Motor Lodge, offering spacious studios and apartments with DVD player and LCD satellite TV. Christchurch city centre is only 10 minutes’ walk away.

Tuscana Motor Lodge Christchurch is a 10-minute walk from Christchurch Casino. Christchurch International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. A great stay in a roomy, very clean and well-equipped unit. Mark and Vivienne were very helpful, friendly and keen for us to enjoy their city… thankyou! Would definitely recommend to other travellers.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,126 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

Alpine Garden Motel

Hanmer Springs

Just 400 metres from the award-winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Alpine Garden Motel offers a terrace with stunning mountain views. Free Wi-Fi and a private patio with garden views is standard in all rooms. Free parking is available on site. The staff and motel were very nice.

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9
Wonderful
1,027 reviews
Price from
$121
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 staff are very helpful and friendly. The room was great. It felt cozy and you can feel their love for their facilities.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,476 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Alps Motel & Apartments

Twizel

Alps Motel & Apartments is located in Twizel. The motel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at the motel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a terrace. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. I was greeted very warmly which really sets the tone for the stay. I’m glad that there was a list of directions on how to work the washing/drying machine and dishwasher. I did some much needed laundry. The studio was spotless and new. It felt like I was staying in my own apartment. It was about a 45 min drive to Mt. Cook, but I enjoyed the drive.

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9.5
Exceptional
112 reviews
Price from
$186
per night

Taimana Boutique Motel

Diamond Harbour

Situated in Diamond Harbour, 32 km from Christchurch Railway Station, Taimana Boutique Motel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 32 km from Christchurch Art Gallery, 32 km from Canterbury Museum and 33 km from Hagley Park. Each room comes with a balcony. We were in Unit 1 and had a view of the sea it was a warm and clean room with a very comfy bed and seating inside and out

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9.5
Exceptional
121 reviews
Price from
$106
per night

V Motel

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. Built in 2019, this 4-star motel is within 6.8 km of Christchurch Railway Station and 13 km of Orana Wildlife Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.8 km from Hagley Park. Everything! Location near the airport, spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished, extremely comfortable, and very roomy!

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9.1
Wonderful
838 reviews
Price from
$107
per night

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