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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. The food was lovely but quite expensive but then I never go out. Lovely old world charm comfy couches roaring fires lovely atmospheres. The shower was amazing and a huge luxury to have a bath.

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9.1
Superb
1,403 reviews
Price from
US$99
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. Extremely comfortable with added extras. An excellent, healthy breakfast. Very helpful, friendly staff

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9.3
Superb
1,038 reviews
Price from
US$136
per night

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. We like everything about the Aoraki Court Motel..the view is spectacular,the motel is clean and comfy,it is well insulated...we had a nice breakfast right in front of the Mountain covered by ❄️...what a beautiful day.....

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9.2
Superb
1,073 reviews
Price from
US$346
per night

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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9.2
Superb
1,775 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

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. Everything! This place is awesome, the friendly lady warmly welcomed us. This is simply the best place in our 2-week in NZ. Fantastic facilities, super neat and clean in every aspect. Surprisingly, there's even a rice cooker and washing machine!

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9
Superb
1,671 reviews
Price from
US$147
per night

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough offers luxury self-contained suites with free Wi-Fi. Guests can cool off in the outdoor swimming pool or relax by the pool with a drink from the bar.

All rooms have a 42-inch flat-screen TV. access to swimming pool, big room, kitchen equipment

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Superb
2,200 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Enjoying beautiful mountain views, Scenic Views Motel provides spacious self-catered units with a patio and full kitchen facilities. Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

Fitted with air conditioning, all rooms feature smart TV and a kitchenette with refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some units come with a spa bath or hot tub. Great stay! The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the location was convenient and quiet. Highly recommend and would stay again!

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9.1
Superb
1,081 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

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. We were only there for 1 night but the hosts are soooo nice and we really enjoyed staying there over xmas. Recommend it 100% when back in Christchurch

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Superb
1,338 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

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. Room was very comfortable and warm Had a stunning view from balcony

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9.1
Superb
1,444 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

Situated in Akaroa and only 400 metres from Akaroa Beach, Blythcliffe features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a terrace. Rooms include a patio with garden views. Delightful gardens, sculptures,trails, birds,and eels in the stream. John and Lesley were terrific at giving us information and a fantastic breakfast that looked wonderful and tasted superb.

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9.3
Superb
256 reviews
Price from
US$162
per night

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