Last-minute hotel deals in Polynesia

With a stay at Glentanner Park Centre in Glentanner, you'll be 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Pukaki and 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center. This luxury lodge is 27.8 mi (44.7 km) from Lake Ruataniwha.

Offering rooms with a private patio, lake and mountain views and an additional room with a private patio and partial mountain views, Tekapo Heights is just 1 km from Lake Tekapo, a short stroll to the village shops and cafes'. It features free WiFi and a sunny terrace with views of the Southern Alps, Lake Tekapo and Mt John Observatory, popular for its stargazing tours.

Tekapo Heights is 2.2 km from Tekapo Hot Springs, 55 minutes drive from Lake Pukaki then 25 minutes onto Mt Aoraki, (Mount Cook). Timaru Airport is a 60-minute drive away.

Flat-screen satellite TV with Netflix, a refrigerator and a tea and coffee maker are standard in all rooms. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries.

Local information and activities including stargazing tours and flights are available. Free parking is available on site.

A variety of restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk.

Featuring beautiful lake and mountain views, The Mackenzie Suites offers luxurious accommodation located 600 metres from the village of Lake Tekapo. The accommodation is air conditioned and features large terraces at the front and rear of the property. Twizel is 41 km from the property.

Each luxury suite is equipped with a kitchenette featuring stone benches, cooking facilities, refrigerator and dishwasher. They have their own dining area. Towels, bathrobes, alpaca wool duvet, bed linen and complimentary slippers are also provided. Some rooms feature a wall gas fire place.

Mount Cook Village is 42 km from The Mackenzie Suites, A pick up and drop off service is available for $15 to and from Tekapo Village for guests arriving by bus.

Located in Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater Resort is within a 15-minute walk of Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue. This luxury aparthotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tekapo Springs and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Tekapo.

With a stay at Grand Suites Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Maclaren Footbridge and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Church of the Good Shepherd.

When you stay at The Godley Hotel in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Church of the Good Shepherd and Tekapo Springs. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Tekapo and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Mount John Observatory.

When you stay at Lake Tekapo Village Motel in Lake Tekapo, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Dark Sky Project and 5 minutes by foot from Cowans Hill Walkway. This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Church of the Good Shepherd and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sheepdog Statue.

With a stay at Mantra Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway. This aparthotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Maclaren Footbridge and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Sheepdog Statue.

With a stay at Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge in Mount Cook, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and a 3-minute drive from Red Tarns. This guest house is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kea Point Walk and 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Lake Pukaki.

When you stay at Aoraki Court Motel in Mount Cook, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Mount Cook National Park and Governors Bush Walk Trailhead. This motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Te Wahipounamu and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center.

Set in Mount Cook National Park, The Hermitage Hotel features a range of rooms and suites all offering majestic mountain views, and most with views of Mount Cook. Guests can enjoy a range of onsite dining and bars, and free WiFi is offered in the Snowline Lounge and Sir Edmund Hillary Cafe.

All rooms feature an ensuite bathroom including a shower, free toiletries and hairdryer. Some rooms offer a bath tub. Also included in each room is a satellite flat-screen TV, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. In-room WiFi is available for an additional charge.

The Hermitage Hotel is located adjacent to Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and just 350 metres from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre. Lake Tekapo is 104 km away and Twizel is 65 km away.

Guests enjoy free private onsite parking. Other facilities offered at the hotel include a 24 hour reception and a tour desk to organise local activities for you. There are also business facilities, laundry services.

The Snowline Lounge looks out over the spectacular Mount Cook, and is ideal for a cocktail by the log fire. For a quick snack the Sir Edmund Hillary Cafe & Bar offers a range of on-the-go or eat in treats. Reservations are recommended for The Alpine Restaurant, which is open daily serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Panorama Room, re-opens on December 1 and is the hotel's signature à la carte restaurant, with a focus on local ingredients. Reservations are essential for dining at The Panorama Room.

In-room Wi-Fi is FREE for all guests.

There are also business facilities AND laundry services.

The Panorama Room is open seasonally.

Located in Timaru (Kensington), Asure Ashley Motor Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Patiti Point and Botanic Gardens. This motel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Timaru Lighthouse.

With a stay at Cedar Lodge Motel in Timaru (Kensington), you'll be steps from Botanical Gardens and 10 minutes by foot from Timaru Public Hospital. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Otipua Wetland and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Patiti Point.

With a stay at Aspen on King Motel in Timaru (Parkside), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Botanical Gardens and 6 minutes by foot from Timaru Public Hospital. This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Patiti Point.

Located in Timaru (Parkside), Fitzgerald on King is within a 5-minute walk of Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from South Canterbury Museum and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

A stay at Stay Timaru places you in the heart of Timaru, within a 15-minute walk of South Canterbury Museum and Aigantighe Art Gallery. This spa hostel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

Situated in Timaru, 1.4 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The accommodation provides free WiFi throughout the property.

At the motel, rooms have a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street also boast a city view. The rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street will be able to enjoy activities in and around Timaru, like golfing.

Richard Pearse Airport is 12 km from the property.

Located in Timaru (Maori Hill), Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge is a 5-minute walk from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and 6 minutes by foot from Aigantighe Art Gallery. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from South Canterbury Museum and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Caroline Bay Beach.

With a stay at The Sanctuary Beach Side in Timaru (Maori Hill), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Ashbury Park and Aigantighe Art Gallery. This guest house is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Timaru Lighthouse.

With a stay at The Grosvenor in Timaru (Timaru Central), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Caroline Bay Beach and 8 minutes from DB Brewery. This casino hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from South Canterbury Museum.