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Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House

Nelson

At the inn, each room includes a balcony with a mountain view. Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House every room comes with bed linen and towels. Location was amazing. Remote and peaceful. Nice to be disconnected and relaxed. Our dog Penny loved it and it was so nice to be able to take her on holiday instead of leaving her behind. We will be back!

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9.1
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Stations Inn

Hokitika

Stations Inn is situated in Hokitika and has a garden and terrace. All rooms feature a kitchenette and a private bathroom with tiled walk-in shower.. The spacious rooms have a patio with views of the Southern Alps. We were made very welcome by the owner, the room was very clean, the wet room was excellent with constant hot water. We had a lovely meal on our last night in the restaurant.

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9.1
Superb
489 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Drifters Inn 4 stars

Hanmer Springs

Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away. Excellent location right opposite the hot springs. Wonderful welcome by Debbie at reception who also gave us an orientation of the inn. Excellent kitchen facilities you can use if you want to. Very clean and well appointed room. Exceeded our expectations and very good value for money.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,269 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

The Stables Dunedin

Dunedin

Situated in Dunedin, 600 metres from Otago Museum, The Stables Dunedin features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Popular points of interest nearby include Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin School of Dentistry and Olveston. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.4 km from Taieri Gorge Railway.

All rooms in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Stables Dunedin the rooms come with bed linen and towels. spacious, warm and very comfortable.

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8.8
Fabulous
916 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Porters Lodge

Castle Hill

Porters Lodge is a family friendly oasis in the hills of the Craigieburn Valley, positioned just off the well beaten track of State Highway 73 but easily within reach of Christchurch. With a restaurant and bar serving relatable favorites, a comfortable accommodation wing and an array of activities at our doorstep we can offer you an experience with a difference to a multi-day getaway all within a stones throw of the airport. Beautiful location with all we needed. Staff were amazing,chatty and helpful. The place was clean and cozy in most areas. Overall very happy with our stay. Cost of the room was very affordable.

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8.3
Very good
103 reviews

Kaniere Hotel

Hokitika

Kaniere Hotel is an old authentic Kiwi country pub with bar and restaurant only 5 minutes' drive or 40 minutes' walk from Hokitika Township. Free WiFi is featured and the hotel is dog friendly.

The hotel offers budget accommodation with private bedrooms. The bedrooms are located adjacent to the on-site bar. There is a shared guest TV lounge and kitchen facilities. The bathroom facilities are shared. Laundry facilities available for a small additional cost. Breakfast is not available. Clean & comfy -very reasonable price. Enjoyed chatting with the owner. Overall, a great stay for the night.

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8.4
Very good
205 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Lake Wanaka Lodge 4 stars

Wanaka

Lake Wanaka Lodge is located in the picturesque town of Wanaka, the gateway to the Mount Aspiring National Park. It is a 5-minute walk to shops, cafes and the lakefront.

Guests can relax by the fire in the privacy of the Lodge’s lounge. The lounge offers panoramic views of Lake Wanaka and surrounding mountains. Location, cleanliness, proximity to restaurants

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8.1
Very good
879 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Tranquil Modern Studio

Queenstown

Tranquil Modern Studio offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Queenstown. The property is situated 5.8 km from Queenstown Event Centre, 13 km from Lake Wakatipu and 22 km from The Remarkables. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.1 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge.

The rooms in the inn are equipped with a kettle. All guest rooms in Tranquil Modern Studio are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer. We loved everything about this property.

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8.7
Fabulous
11 reviews
Price from
£189
per night

Lakeside Luxury Studio Apartment

Wanaka

Lakeside Luxury Studio Apartment features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Wanaka. The property is situated 2.5 km from Puzzling World, 2.2 km from The Wanaka Tree and 36 km from Cardrona. Guests can chill out in the indoor pool.

The rooms in the inn are equipped with a kettle. All rooms in Lakeside Luxury Studio Apartment are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer. Great location Brand new facilities and new technology like electric curtain, online check in with informative instructions which is awesome and modern

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8.4
Very good
27 reviews
Price from
£189
per night

Gladstone Hotel

Fairlie

Gladstone Hotel is set in Fairlie, 30 km from Lake Tekapo and 47 km from Timaru. There is an on-site restaurant.

You will find a shared lounge at the property.

No Bike hire available anymore due to the company closing through Covid 19 pandemic. First impressions weren't great, its an old building. But the rooms are clean, the bed and its linen are superb, theres nothing not to like. The wc and shower were spotless . I had a drink on the bar and also ate there the Sea food platter was absolutely amazing, so much food for a really great price. The overall menu looked to have many choices. (there seemed to be quite a few meals collected throughout the evening). Free parking on the road directly at the front of the hotel.

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7.1
Good
510 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

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