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Cardrona Hotel 3.5 stars

Cardrona

Cardrona Hotel features an iconic on-site restaurant and bar. You can enjoy the picturesque gardens while sipping a drink on the patio. This hotel features a hot tub, a ski drying room and shared lounge and laundry facilities. It’s interesting to sleep in such a famous place. Hotel is renovated and clean. We had a delicious dinner, and no matter that the restaurant was full, they have table for us as guests.

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9
Superb
1,134 reviews
Price from
¥14,386
per night

Akaroa Criterion Motel 4.5 stars

Akaroa

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room.

Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. Wonderful small hotel with views and balconies looking out over the water. Restaurants, bars and coffee shops are all within walking distance. Very friendly and attentive staff. Really made you feel welcome.

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9.2
Superb
1,136 reviews
Price from
¥16,016
per night

Aoraki Court Motel 4.5 stars

Mount Cook Village

Aoraki Court Motel is a modern accommodation located in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. All units feature great views of surrounding mountains and Mount Sefton. There is free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. A well designed motel. It was comfortable and spacious It had everything we needed and had fantastic views of the snow capped mountains.

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9.2
Superb
1,414 reviews
Price from
¥31,649
per night

Delorenzo Studio Apartments 5 stars

Nelson

Delorenzo Studio Apartments offers a heated outdoor pool, on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Studios come with a kitchenette, laundry facilities and a private bathroom. Some apartments feature a spa bath. Awesome unit and motel. Loved the warm pool.

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9.1
Superb
1,651 reviews
Price from
¥11,413
per night

Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge 4 stars

Wanaka

Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views. Just 4 minutes’ drive from Lake Wanaka, the property features free WiFi and barbecue facilities. Shona was delightful and the chalet and property were beautiful and quiet. Very clean with a great view and awesome shower

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9
Superb
1,172 reviews
Price from
¥21,579
per night

Tuscana Motor Lodge 4.5 stars

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Free Wi-Fi access is available at Tuscana Motor Lodge, offering spacious studios and apartments with DVD player and LCD satellite TV. Christchurch city centre is only 10 minutes’ walk away.

Fitted with heating facilities, all self-contained accommodation includes a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and coffee/tea making facilities. Select accommodation offer spa baths. Clean, great place with nice view in good location close to centre.

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9.1
Superb
1,002 reviews
Price from
¥15,537
per night

The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments 5 stars

Queenstown

The stylish rooms and apartments at The Rees are equipped with LCD TVs. Some feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.

Guests can enjoy a range of in-room massages services, including invigorating body and facial treatments. Guests can hire mountain bikes to enjoy the scenic beauty of Queenstown. The town centre is a 10-minute drive from The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments. Everything. The service, location, views, highly recommend

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9
Superb
1,151 reviews
Price from
¥33,088
per night

Blythcliffe

Akaroa

Blythcliffe features a garden and a terrace in Akaroa. The Stables features a kitchen and all rooms have a private bathroom. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at the bed and breakfast.

The stables include a coffee maching as well as a TV and all rooms feature a seating area. The accommodation provides some units with sea views, and every room includes tea and coffee making facilities. Guest rooms have a wardrobe. I loved the character and charm of the house. The owners we kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about local history. The breakfast was outstanding. Highly recommended!

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9.3
Superb
257 reviews
Price from
¥25,415
per night

Old Bones Lodge 5 stars

Oamaru

Just a short walk to the beach, Old Bones Lodge is located in Oamaru. The accommodation offers a spa and wellness centre, library and terrace. Free WiFi access is available.

Featuring a view of the garden or sea, each room at Old Bones Lodge provides an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. Ironing facilities are also available. Hot tubs and the sauna are provided for an additional cost. This place is fabulous. Beachfront location a few minutes out of town. Super comfortable with everything you need to have a relaxed getaway - fully equipped kitchen, gorgeous hot tubs, comfy beds, towels and linens provided. Ample free parking onsite. Helpful, friendly owners. Large living/common area with comfy couches and lots of natural light. Shared bathrooms are clean and spacious. Cherry on top was the jigsaw puzzle under construction on the coffee table - was a huge hit with the other guests too!

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9.3
Superb
220 reviews
Price from
¥9,591
per night

The Mackenzie Apartments

Lake Tekapo

Boasting apartment accommodation with stunning lake and mountain views, at The Mackenzie Apartments guests can relax in front of their gas fireplace. Free WiFi and a private garage for parking are provided. The apartment is very spacious, big kitchen and lounge. 2 bed rooms are also spacious and warm. The apartment is decorated with many cute, beautiful, high value items which show that the owners are much care about the comfort, convenience and happiness of guests staying in the house. It's a fancy property.

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9.5
Exceptional
491 reviews
Price from
¥24,073
per night

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