Three new Ramada hotels will be opened in this country by Auckland-based developers Safari Group.
The new hotels, to be located in Christchurch, Queenstown and Rotorua will be developed by Safari and operated under the Ramada brand.
Ramada operates nearly 830 hotels in 50 countries but currently has only two hotels in this country, at Paihia in the Bay of Auckland and Orewa on Auckland's northern coast.
The biggest of the new developments, worth $25 million, will be the Ramada Hotel and Suites Remarkable Park in Queenstown.
It will contain 54 apartments and be located next to a planned convention centre.
Construction of this property is due to commence shortly.
The Ramada Lakeside Resort and Spa in Rotorua will be an $18.5 million development with 68 guest units that will be a mix studios and apartments.
It is expected to open at the end of next year.
The Ramada Suites Christchurch City at 264 Tuam St will be a $12.5 million development that will provide a mix of studios and apartments.
It is due to open early next year.
Safari has previously been involved in the development of several Quest hotel properties in this country.
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