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Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away. Location and ability to control temperature of room

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9.1
Superb
1,331 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Located in Lake Tekapo and within 46 km of Mt. Dobson, Private Room Near the Lake - Ohau features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy lake views.

At the inn, every room comes with a patio with a mountain view. All units in Private Room Near the Lake - Ohau are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. The location of this room is excellent and it lovely views of the lake and mountains if you stand up by the window. Also it has a little court yard with two chairs and a table were you can see the view also. The room it self is lovely and has everything you need. Its close to all the amenities. Communication was excellent with the host. We also had a lovely staff member help us out when we got stuck with our door. Thank you we had a lovely stay would happily stay again.

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9.1
Superb
16 reviews

Porters Lodge features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Castle Hill. Located around 28 km from Broken River Ski Field, the inn with free WiFi is also 30 km away from Craigieburn. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.7 km from Porters. Dunny the boss he makes you feel most welcomed..... Out in the middle of nowhere about 6km from the main road. You think you're not going to get luxuries, how wrong I was. Great at night for looking at the stars.

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8.5
Very good
118 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Situated in Lake Tekapo and within 45 km of Mt. Dobson, Rivers Edge Studio has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Every room comes with a patio with garden views.

The rooms in the inn are fitted with a TV with cable channels. At Rivers Edge Studio, rooms include a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A nice little getaway nook, with a comfy bed, great bathroom amenities, warm room, and handy wifi/facilities. Nice to have towels and bathroom products on hand

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8.4
Very good
24 reviews
Price from
US$202
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, 1BR Retreat Self-Contained & Private - Waitaki is located in Lake Tekapo. The property is non-smoking and is situated 46 km from Mt. Dobson.

All rooms in the inn are fitted with a TV. At 1BR Retreat Self-Contained & Private - Waitaki, the rooms include a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

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8
Very good
5 reviews
Price from
US$306
per night

Gladstone Hotel is set in Fairlie, 30 km from Lake Tekapo and 47 km from Timaru. There is an on-site restaurant.

You will find a shared lounge at the property.

Our Restaurant caters for all budgets with a large range of Gluten Free and Vegetarian Options. Clean room & bedding, great location in the heart of Fairlie, dog-friendly and easy-going staff. This place is great value for money in Mackenzie District.

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5.7
Review score
699 reviews
Price from
US$46
per night

Featuring a bar, The Blue Pub is located in Methven in the Canterbury region, 13 km from Mount Hutt and 26 km from Mt. Hutt. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and an ATM.

Guest rooms at the inn are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen. The staff were excellent even giving us a lift to Opuke Spa and picking us up afterwards. Food in the pub was very good.

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7.9
Good
253 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

At the inn, rooms are equipped with a patio with a mountain view. At Charming Private Room with Stunning Views - Pukaki every room is fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

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6.5
Review score
2 reviews
Price from
US$265
per night

Located in Lake Tekapo and within 46 km of Mt. Dobson, Room with Lake and Mountain Views - Tekapo features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the inn, every room is fitted with a patio. All units in Room with Lake and Mountain Views - Tekapo are equipped with a TV and free toiletries.

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Price from
US$275
per night

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