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Situated within the grounds of the impressive Larnach Castle, surrounded by stunning gardens, you'll find Larnach Lodge and Stables stay.

Larnach Lodge offers individually-decorated rooms, with ensuite bathrooms and panoramic views of Otago harbour and the Otago Peninsula. The Stables stay is our budget-friendly option in our original historic Stables building. These rooms have shared bathroom facilities. fabulous breakfast, awesome staff. Castle/Garden on its own is also great experience.

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9.1
Superb
1,435 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

Tower Lodge Motel is located on the edge of Invercargill city centre. It is 200 metres from Queens Park and provides easy access to golf courses and sports facilities. Free WiFi is provided.

Accommodation at Tower Lodge includes ground floor studios and spacious 1 and 2-bedroom units. All rooms are serviced daily and feature Netflix and kitchen facilities including microwave. The room was really spacious, clean and quiet. Had a nice big kitchen with plenty of counter space. Perfect resting spot along the Southern Scenic Route. Would highly recommend.

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9
Superb
1,582 reviews
Price from
US$86
per night

Northwood Motor Lodge is a 4-star motel on the edge of Christchurch, only 8km from the airport. The motel offers modern, air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

Guests have a choice of open-plan studios or larger apartments which have a separate living room. All of the units have kitchenettes, a large LCD TV and DVDs can be placed in the rooms on request. All rooms are serviced daily. The staff were so friendly. Location and facilities were perfect. Accommodation were very comfortable.

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9.4
Superb
1,294 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Featuring a garden, Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge is set in Hanmer Springs and also provides a bar and barbecue facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Clean. Large rooms. Very helpful staff. Easy parking and access to town. I would stay again!

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9.1
Superb
209 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

Offering free WiFi and garden views, Robbies Hut is an accommodation located in Greymouth. Set 5.4 km from Greymouth Railway Station, the property offers a garden and free private parking.

Punakaiki Scenic Attraction is 47 km from Robbies Hut. Hokitika Airport is 38 km from the property. Everything. Amazing bed, great location, perfect facilities. The highlight obviously of the stay is the sheeps on your door that you can give them food

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9.5
Exceptional
122 reviews
Price from
US$83
per night

Located in Twizel in the Canterbury region, The Cabin provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain and garden views. Guests can make use of a garden.

This air-conditioned guest house comes with a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Beautiful log cabin that is very well equipped. Owner even switched on the heater before we arrive so it was such a comfort coming into a warm room as it was wet and cold outside. We love that the neighbourhood is very quiet and peaceful and on a clear night, it was even possible to see the milky way. The unit is also equipped with a small kitchenette just nice for making some breakfast

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9.3
Superb
134 reviews

The spacious holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Beautiful view, great location, responsive hosts, super clean, nice decor inside, and beautiful gardens surrounding the home.

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9.3
Superb
125 reviews
Price from
US$411
per night

46 km from Mt. Dobson, Starry Lodge is situated in Lake Tekapo and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property has mountain views. The apartment has private entrance.

Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels. Super clean and comfy accommodation. It's near to eatery and most sightseeing.

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9.2
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
US$441
per night

Located in Hanmer Springs in the Canterbury region, Hanmer High Country Views provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Each unit comes with a terrace offering mountain views, a flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle. We liked being out of town in peaceful countryside . There were enormous sliding windows opening on to a terrace with outdoor furniture. The view from the accommodation was a magnificent range of mountains.

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9.5
Exceptional
139 reviews
Price from
US$148
per night

With mountain views, Milford Sound Lodge is located in Milford Sound and has a restaurant, room service, bar and garden. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

Milford Sound Lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with river views. Wonderful service, awesome view, very cosy and clean. Feels very exclusive when you wake up to snow capped mountains. Food was also very good. We were visited by cheeky Wekas and Keas!

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9.4
Superb
559 reviews
Price from
US$617
per night

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