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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 bedroom with a wooden headboard, a small wooden stool, a hanging light fixture, and a window with blinds.
A garden with a stone bench, a building with red windows, and a mountain in the background.

1. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona
Australia
Emilla
NT$2,597
NT$2,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Cardrona Hotel
A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.
A room with large windows overlooking a beach, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A coastal resort with beachfront villas, a road leading to the beach, and lush greenery.
A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, large windows offering ocean views, and comfortable seating arrangements.

2. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Punakaiki
Australia
Karen
NT$2,272
NT$2,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
A modern house with a glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar area.
A river with a bridge, surrounded by mountains and dense forest.
A reception area with a reception desk labeled "Waiyoto" and "Haast New Zealand," a reception counter, patterned chairs, a small table, and a mirror on the wall.

3. Heartland Hotel Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast
Haast
United Kingdom
Fiona
NT$2,096
NT$2,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Heartland Hotel Haast
A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a bathroom with a sink.
A building labeled 'HOTEL HARI HARI' with a signboard indicating amenities like bar, meals, rooms, power sites, tent sites, and Wi-fi.
A hotel dining area with round tables and pink chairs, a jukebox, and a large window.
A bar with patrons, a television displaying a sports game, and a sign indicating a men's restroom.

4. Hotel Hari Hari

Hotel Hari Hari
Hari Hari
NT$860
NT$989 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Hotel Hari Hari
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.
A stone structure with a rectangular opening, surrounded by greenery and a parking lot with cars.

5. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Bradley
NT$2,078
NT$2,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A modern lobby with grey upholstered chairs, a round wooden table, and a vase of flowers on a black side table.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, and a vase with green apples.
The entrance of Sudima Hotels with glass doors, a concrete wall, and a delivery truck in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

6. Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
Crystal
NT$4,842
NT$5,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Sudima Christchurch Airport
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.
A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.
A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.

7. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
Australia
Rhianna
NT$3,581
NT$4,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling with hanging plants.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a sleek, contemporary design with large windows and a structured facade.
A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a view of a cityscape.

8. Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
Raymond
NT$5,192
NT$5,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Novotel Christchurch Airport
A two-story building with a sign reading "The Boathouse Lodge" and amenities listed such as family rooms, shared dorms, private rooms, in-room bike storage, and free breakfast.
A bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.
A hotel hallway with a staircase, a blue exit door, a plant, and a painting on the wall.
A reception desk with a wooden top and blue edge, a clock on the wall, and a painting of a boat.

9. The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge
Picton
Australia
Luciano
NT$1,337
NT$1,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Boathouse Lodge
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.
A modern room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the ocean. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.
A reception desk at Ocean View Restaurant & Bar with a view of parked cars outside.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean.

10. Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel
Hokitika
Australia
Andrew
NT$2,483
NT$2,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Beachfront Hotel
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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent
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Kamana Lakehouse

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Jingyi 4-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Kamana Lakehouse
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent
"It was a good location and I found the staff and facilities to be really good. Comfortable bed and good shower. Having staff at the desk 24 hours a day was also good."
Sarah 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was amazing"
Susan 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay! The room was so clean and had everything we needed. Great view of the lake too. Could not fault it. Thank you."
Holly 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Godley Hotel
LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Love the mix of accommodation options from pods to ensuite. Awesome community/kitchen room. Easy walking distance from airport. Fun to be able to socialise with travelers from all walks of life."
Cornelia 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
LyLo Christchurch Airport
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were very helpful & welcoming. Heating was a bit tricky to get right but staff were very helpful. A microwave in the room would have been useful. Room was very comfortable & location perfect for walking the city."
Sally 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

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