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10 boutique hotels

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6 boutique hotels

Kaikoura

5 boutique hotels

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The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course..

C
Ceara
From
Cyprus
We stayed in a beautiful two bedroom apartment which had a fantastic modern kitchen with everything we needed to cook a nice meal. The high ceilings and gas fire made the living room a really lovely place to sit and have a wine and read when it was raining outside. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space in the apartment. There was also a lovely outdoor eating area which I think would be great in warmer weather.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,118 reviews
Price from
US$119.58
1 night, 2 adults

Global Village Travellers Lodge

Greymouth

Global Village Travellers Lodge has free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Greymouth.

S
Sinéad
From
Ireland
The best hostel we’ve stayed at in NZ! So well kept, very comfortable, clean and cosy! The decor is amazing! Excellent facilities and location. Couldn’t recommend more!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,015 reviews
Price from
US$52.03
1 night, 2 adults

Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge

Wanaka

Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views.

J
Jozef
From
Netherlands
Excellent Spacious Luxurious Chalet combined with Great services and warm welcome. Would definitely book again. TOP.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,681 reviews
Price from
US$145.46
1 night, 2 adults

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch

Situated just 5 minutes from Christchurch International Airport, this hotel offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle service, plus an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, sauna and a fitness centre.

T
Teresa
From
Ireland
It was very impressive. Very clean very spacious rooms. Friendly and helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,926 reviews
Price from
US$165.04
1 night, 2 adults

The Hamptons

Kaikoura

Boasting sea views, The Hamptons features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 60 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

F
Frits
From
Netherlands
Comfortable and clean room, very good breakfast, good location, attention to detail by the hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Price from
US$183.50
1 night, 2 adults

SiloStay

Little River

Located in the heart of Little River, SiloStay is 300 metres from the Christchurch – Little River Rail Trail.

N
Nikita
From
New Zealand
So unique! Very well done, incredible view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Price from
US$156.45
1 night, 2 adults

Joya Garden & Villa Studios

Nelson

Set in Nelson and only 1.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Joya Garden & Villa Studios offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

B
Benedikt
From
Austria
Stylish house, warm in winter and filtered water, bathtub in bathroom, very warm welcome late at night (we confirmed our arrival time by mail which was appreciated), awesome breakfast in the morning, free parking in street
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews
Price from
US$97.90
1 night, 2 adults

Balmoral Lodge

Queenstown

Featuring spectacular views over the town, lake and mountains from every room, Balmoral Lodge offers free Wi-Fi and a spacious guest lounge. Queenstown city centre is just 800 metres away.

Z
Zhili
From
China
Perfect location with wonderful lake view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
Price from
US$195.81
1 night, 2 adults

Olivers Central Otago

Clyde

Situated in Clyde, 24 km from Central Otago District Council, Olivers Central Otago features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, luggage storage space, and a concierge service.

E
E
From
Australia
Loved the owners and the property was just so beautifully done. Such attention to detail. The restaurant was absolutely delicious and we ate there both nights of our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
US$184.62
1 night, 2 adults

Ratanui Lodge

Pohara

Situated in Pohara, Ratanui Lodge features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy free bikes, a terrace and a bar.

A
Akiie11
From
India
Absolutely loved the stay here at Abel Tasmen. The Service Staff were lovely especially the charming receptionist who helped us figure what locals do at Abel and also managed to get us a cheese board & wine after the kitchen was shut.. The Rooms were nice as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
US$398.07
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Our luxury suite in this small boutique hotel was superb, beautifully presented with gorgeous furnishings. Location is very central, yet quiet enough to be peaceful. A complimentary glass of wine on arrival was nice too. Jo deserves a special mention for her outstanding efforts to make our visit as seamless as possible making us feel special, especially considering we are the only guests staying that night. As we understood it, Jo was not a normal member of staff but stepped in due to unfortunate circumstances.
Guest review by
Matthew
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$100.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews
The host was so welcoming, the room was extra clean, it is well designed, very comfy bed, great kitchenette with all utensils needed, and lovely and warm when we arrived. There is a really lovely park to walk in about three minutes from the house.
Guest review by
Nicole
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$137.07
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 748 reviews
Perfect location to explore schools and access to city centre; very quiet; the loft design made it feel much more spacious for 2 adults and 1 child on a 4 night stay (the extra bed for our daughter actually made it more homely); very comfortable beds and linen, clean, lovely warm in winter, Netflix, handy kitchenette; and good sized bathroom. Friendly staff.
Guest review by
JHz01
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$156.09
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,580 reviews
A lovely boutique hotel. The room was spacious and the bed really comfortable. A nice view of the sea and waterfront from my balcony. I would recommend upgrading to the seafront view as mine was a partial view to the side.
Guest review by
Louise
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$492.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews
Great location Great design and decor Great mini bar and happy hour snack Awesome staff
Guest review by
Matthew
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,040 reviews
Great location, fantastic view. Exceptional staff. Superb facilities and beautiful interior design.
Guest review by
Shona
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$293.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 858 reviews
Great luxury boutique hotel. Staff were fantastic.
Guest review by
Marcus
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews
It’s so lovely to see a boutique hotel that aims to be a bit different in respect of decor. It was right up my alley. Very comfortable and spacious. Also very thoughtful in respects of complimentary bottle of wine if you missed happy hour on arrival and free snacks etc.
Guest review by
Narelle
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$151.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews
this hotel had every home comfort you cold imagine, the spa bath was amazing and the welcome on arrival second to none. a privately owned boutique hotel with great facilities and close walking distance to all the hammer restaurants and bars as well as the springs just across the road. lovely towels were provided by the owners to take into the spring and this saves you a few dollars, the owners were amazing and their attention to detail was fantastic
Guest review by
Grant
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$157.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
The place is tastfully designed and looks classy. Facilities available is amazing - there was a laptop available which allowed me to clear some urgent work, a luxurious spa bathtub, clean microwave, TV with cable and in-room laundry & dryer machine. Real comfortable and highly recommended. Hotel manager was very friendly and helpful as well. Beds also looked clean and inviting. There was also an elevator for our luggages. Location was great, within walking distance to a row of eateries.
Guest review by
Avery
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