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Featuring free WiFi, 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel is located in Christchurch, 400 metres from AMI Stadium. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and an iPod docking station is provided. I booked a room that’s good for family but realised that I only have a kitchenette. I connected with the staff and they upgraded me to one with full kitchen. The motel is top botched!! Staff is always so helpful with the best housekeeping service that I had in my entire 12 days NZD trip. The furniture and fixture is all so new and well setup. Whole motel Unit is so spacious and clean! The location is very convenient to restaurants and supermarket. An underrated motel, everything is perfect. It’s a motel with hotel service. Will totally recommend this motel.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,207 reviews
Price from
US$121
per night

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. Super location very close to the beach and two excellent restaurants Very well appointed big room Everywhere was is walking distance The staff couldn’t have been lovelier and more helpful

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9.3
Superb
1,044 reviews
Price from
US$139
per night

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. We had a huge delay and arrived late. Annie at the reception left for us the unit open and prepared, and explained by mail very clearly how to find it, where to park etc. Parking was just in front of the door. The room had big windows with great views of the sea, and there was a sitting area outside, although it was too cold and windy to use it.

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9
Superb
1,452 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel is located high in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, within Arthur’s Pass Village. Just 300 metres from Arthur’s Pass train Station, it offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. The beds were super comfy. Friendly and informative host.

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9
Superb
1,143 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

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. Aoraki Court Motel is a small and well situated Motel in the Aoraki Village area. The room was very comfortable and had extraordinary views towards the mountains. The bed vas large and very comfortable and the bathroom was large and nice. The staff was friendly and service minded making our stay safe and comfortable.

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9.2
Superb
1,087 reviews
Price from
US$352
per night

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. Clean, quiet, comfortable -- all you could want for a night's rest. The host was exceedingly warm and friendly. Resonably priced. We truly enjoyed our stay here.

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9.1
Superb
1,073 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

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 fabulous and homely welcoming place to stay. Can recommend.

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9
Superb
1,337 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

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. Owners were friendly and the place is clean and spacious! Walkable distance to town.

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9.1
Superb
1,040 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, colour TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided.

This motel’s facilities include a children's playground, barbecue facilities and shared laundry. Free off-street car parking is provided. Broadband internet access is available in the reception area. Great place overall! Easy self check in even though we arrived late. Really good location and clean rooms with free Netflix.

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9
Superb
1,108 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

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 place was clean and very comfortable. The owner was very nice and welcoming. It is excellent place to prepare for your campervan roadtrip or before leaving the country.

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9.4
Superb
1,340 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

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