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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. 房间不错,前台白人阿姨非常和善

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9.2
Superb
1,665 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

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. Excellent location. Good parking. We were able to walk everywhere.

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9.3
Superb
1,038 reviews
Price from
US$139
per night

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views. Near from seaside. Beautiful sea view in the morning. Very short distance to get Encounter office from Motel.

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9
Superb
1,488 reviews
Price from
US$104
per night

Offering full access to park facilities, Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park provides bright accommodation with balcony, toaster and electric kettle. Highfield Golf Course is a 3-minute drive away.

Timaru TOP 10 Park is a 6-minute drive from Caroline Bay Park and Aorangi Park. Centennial Park is an 11-minute drive away. Well appointed kitchen, nice size, great porch, very quiet. Location pretty close to town, could walk. Grocery store close by. Most restaurants downtown. Washer and dryer worked well. We used the BBQ 3 nights, great!

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9
Superb
1,048 reviews
Price from
US$64
per night

Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course.. All accommodation features satellite TV and electric blankets. The apartment was gorgeous with all the facilities. The place is very quiet, easy to find. The staff was very nice and made sure that we had all we needed. Fabulous place (3 nights!)

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9.1
Superb
1,128 reviews
Price from
US$124
per night

Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, colour TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided.

This motel’s facilities include a children's playground, barbecue facilities and shared laundry. Free off-street car parking is provided. Broadband internet access is available in the reception area. Either new or freshly renovated property. Super clean and great facilities.

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9
Superb
1,141 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Situated in Kaikoura, 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach, Austin Heights - Kaikoura features a garden and views of the garden. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The stay was amazing, so clean and new. It was much more than we were expecting and the owners were there after our agreed arrival time to help us with our cases. This is a rare find and we would highly recommend it .

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9.5
Exceptional
152 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Set in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, Waterscape Apartment features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Akaroa Beach. Great location and view. Apartment was everything promised.

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9.1
Superb
124 reviews
Price from
US$153
per night

Situated in Timaru, within 600 metres of Caroline Bay Beach, Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Amazing stay in this apartment! Very clean. It has all sorts of lovely art-deco design details and modern facilities; a great kitchen, warm mood lighting (hue customisable), high quality furniture, tv, wifi, everything you need to feel at home. Great view of the Bay and close to city centre. Private parking for your car (garage with lock). Truly a gem, do not hesitate to book.

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9.8
Exceptional
160 reviews
Price from
US$134
per night

Hapuku River Terrace a Eco Tiny House escape is located in Kaikoura and offers a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The holiday home features a hot tub and bicycle parking. Superb location, beautiful house, everything we needed had been thought of. The outside bath was amazing!

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9.8
Exceptional
131 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

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