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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. It’s interesting to sleep in such a famous place. Hotel is renovated and clean. We had a delicious dinner, and no matter that the restaurant was full, they have table for us as guests.

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9.1
Superb
1,401 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. The room was perfect with a nice sea view balcony. The location was very good, half a minute to the sea and the restaurants and supermarket. The staff were very nice and kind.

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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. Aoraki Court Motel is a small and well situated Motel in the Aoraki Village area. The room was very comfortable and had extraordinary views towards the mountains. The bed vas large and very comfortable and the bathroom was large and nice. The staff was friendly and service minded making our stay safe and comfortable.

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9.2
Superb
1,073 reviews
Price from
US$345
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. The apartment was well equipped with microwave, laundry, dryer, stove stop, cooking appliances, utensils etc. Bathroom floor was heated which was a brilliant touch. Staff were attentive and made sure the rooms were ready for our estimated time of arrival. Located centrally to Nelson’s main Center. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again!

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9.2
Superb
1,773 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
1,673 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. Was really surprised to see the birthday congregations ☺️ Got a super nice room.

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9
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. amazing motel, well serviced with all your needs including laundry facilities, private, friendly, beautiful outlook, fabulous location will definitely be back as it was great value and more.

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9.1
Superb
1,080 reviews
Price from
US$94
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. Great rooms, great location and nice couple at reception would highly recommend

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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. Beautiful room with wrap around balcony & stunning views. Dinner in the castle was also an otherworldly & pretty unique experience.

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9.1
Superb
1,446 reviews
Price from
US$110
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. Eveything was amazing. The gardens and stream around the house were relaxing and beautiful to explore. The room was lovely and bed extremely comfortable. The host was very friendly and the breakfast superbly delicious. Highly recommended.

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9.3
Superb
256 reviews
Price from
US$161
per night

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