WildRedDeb

We are signing up with Kirra Tours http://www.kirratours.co.nz/

These are the hotels they have listed for our stay. Has anyone stayed or can recommend one in these cites?

Christchurch - Paviliions Hotel

Omarama - Heritage Gateway Hotel

Dunedin - Cargills Hotel

Te Anau - Fiordland National Park Hotel

Queenstown - Rydges Hotel (Have read bad reviews on trip.advisor)

Fox Glacier - Fox Glacier Hotel

Greymouth - Hotel Ashley

Blenheim - Blenheim Country Hotel

Wellington - Bay Plaza Hotel

Rotorua - Lake Plaza Hotel

Auckland - Rydges Hotel

Any info would be greatly appreciated

Deb [email protected]

wlzmatilida

Deb,

I've stayed at Rydges in Queenstown (in December 2004); don't know what they're saying on Tripadvisor, so I can't comment on that, but it's a great location, easy walk to town. Also Blenheim Country and Rydges in Auckland. Based on what my client would ask for, (hese come into the "nothing fancy, clean, moderate hotels&quot I wouldn't hestitate.

Regards,

Melodie
Certified Kiwi Specialist

ElendilPickle

We stayed at the Bay Plaza and the Lake Plaza in April 2004 and thought they were fine - nothing super fancy, but nice properties. Ask for a harbor view at the Bay Plaza. You're facing the street on that side of the hotel, but we didn't notice any problem with noise.

Are you taking a tour for any particular reason? We rented a car and found it very easy to get around.

Lee Ann

ElendilPickle

I forgot to mention the Bay Plaza is in a great location on the edge of Mt. Victoria, Oriental Bay and downtown, within easy walking distance of Te Papa and other fun things.

The Lake Plaza is near downtown and the Government Gardens - another easy walk.

Lee Ann

WildRedDeb

Thanks for the info. I have recd some private emails too and I am starting to feel more and more comfortable about this trip.

See my other request (NZ Attractions) if you have any info for this subject too.

Deb
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