I've done a few trips to New Zealand during the course of which I've stayed in some great places, some good places and some utter dives which I couldn't possibly recommend. These are the best hotels and motels I've found on South Island.
Please mention MarksTravelNotes.com when contacting these fine establishments. I have stayed at all these hotels.
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Classic Villa
(17 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch)
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Classic Villa
is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed
in. Comfortable and centrally located,
Classic Villa
is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. Rooms were
comfortable - and beds provided a great sleep.
Classic Villa
is centrally located directly opposite the Christchurch
Arts Centre and Cultural Precinct. Breakfast is around a
large communal table which, combined with an enjoyable spread,
is a great place to meet other visitors to
New Zealand
.
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Brydone Hotel (115 Thames Street, Oamaru) - Centrally located in Oamaru's CBD and a short walk from the historic old town, the 100-year-old building has made a great conversion into a hotel. The breakfast room, with an enjoyable brekkie, is bright, spacious and retains many features original to the building.
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
(Marine Parade, 9300 Queenstown)
- Slap bang on the banks of Lake Wakatipu in
Queenstown
,
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
is very well located - being a short, pleasant stroll away from the
main centre of
Queenstown
and all the facilities it has to offer. Good sized rooms, enjoyable garden area and broad, enjoyable breakfast spread make for a worthwhile stay.
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Caples Court Motel (20 Stanley Street, Queenstown) - a 10-minute walk or a short drive to central Queenstown (nightmarish parking), Caples Court Motel is well located and accessible. Comfortable and spacious units, some with views over the Lake Wakatipu and mountains with very helpful front desk theres nothing to fault with Caples Court Motel - to my mind at least.
