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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"great location, good breakfast, excellent staff."
United States
Joseph
The price is AED 164
AED 189 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Junior Suite | Balcony view
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Perfect location for walking to town and out and about, great view across the city from our room, super awesome staff and would definitely stay again "
Australia
Jodye
The price is AED 334
AED 384 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Outdoor dining
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (630)
"The staff was very friendly. The room was great and the location was perfect"
United States
JACEK
The Godley Hotel
Deluxe Double Room | Bed sheets, alarm clocks
Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel

3.0 star property
Te Anau
7.0 out of 10, Good, (606)
"Clean room, staff pleasant, breakfast good"
Australia
Ruth
The price is AED 283
AED 326 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Fiordland Hotel
City view from property
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (338)
"Excellent location and rooftop bar"
Australia
Loren
The price is AED 349
AED 401 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel
Front of property
Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

3.0 star property
Boydtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (635)
"Quiet and clean individual house complex"
United States
Qingyi
The price is AED 304
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Pinewood Queenstown
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Burnside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"All good, and the food i had was superb"
Australia
Beryl
The price is AED 292
AED 339 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2026
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
Exterior
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (367)
"Friendly staff, clean room, great central location "
United Kingdom
Debbie
The price is AED 332
AED 382 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Kaikoura Quality Suites
1 Bedroom Apartment | Balcony
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Great stay"
Australia
Shayne
The price is AED 186
AED 214 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Hotel Give
Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers
The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property
Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great olace to stay."
Australia
Tracey
The price is AED 258
AED 302 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
The Hotel Nelson
Dinner served, local cuisine
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

3.5 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (860)
"Clean accomodation and great location "
Australia
Vanessa
The price is AED 599
AED 689 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 29 per person)
ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch

3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Great hotel, very central "
Australia
Geoffrey
The price is AED 303
AED 348 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
ibis Christchurch
Front of property
Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel

3.0 star property
Wanaka
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (704)
"Highly Recommended! The staff were amazing — very friendly and helpful. A receptionist kindly helped us with our heavy luggage and showed us a shortcut to the car park. The room was cozy, clean, and the bed extremely comfortable. We had a pleasant stay and would definitely come back!"
Singapore
Ng
The price is AED 432
AED 500 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Wanaka Hotel
Children's play area - outdoor
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (720)
"Friendly hosts, convenient location. Loved the family suite with two rooms."
United States
Erika
The price is AED 544
AED 627 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Alpine Motel
View from property
Edit Picton

Edit Picton

3.5 star property
Picton
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"room was clean, tidy great location and nice and quiet "
Australia
Thommo
The price is AED 325
AED 375 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Edit Picton
Sundeck
Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel

3.5 star property
Hokitika
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Great accommodation and location. Staff were nice and there is a restaurant onsite. "
United States
Mike
The price is AED 318
AED 366 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Beachfront Hotel
Outdoor spa tub
Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets

3.0 star property
Wanaka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (379)
"Absolutely loved this property. Would stay here again!"
United States
Andrew
The price is AED 553
AED 651 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Archway Motel & Chalets
Living area
Quest on Cambridge

Quest on Cambridge

3.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (247)
"Very pleasant staff"
Canada
Lyle
The price is AED 326
AED 382 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 January 2026
Quest on Cambridge
Interior entrance
Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel

3.0 star property
Cardrona
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (690)
"I can’t rave about the Cardrona Hotel enough - everything from the room to the service was 5-stars."
Australia
Jessica
The price is AED 433
AED 499 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Cardrona Hotel
Luxury Ocean View Suite | Balcony
Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair

3.5 star property
St. Clair
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (724)
"The hotel was lovely, clean and quiet."
Australia
Karen
The price is AED 509
AED 587 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hotel St Clair
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

123 Princes Street Dunedin
The price is AED 294 per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
AED 294
AED 343 total
7 Jan - 8 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
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Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Nice location with a view. Clean rooms and helpful staff. Parking into those narrow parking slots is not fun. We came back late to some dont care person parked into our parking slot and had to beg the staff to find the idiot who did at 10:30pm. The staff found the person and made them move. So awesome staff !"
Sam 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in South Island?
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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