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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. The view from our room was amazing! Staff were super friendly and helpful. The room was clean, comfy and beautiful!

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9.1
Superb
1,446 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.

The lodge has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the lodge.

A sun terrace is available for guests to use at the lodge. New. Very clean. Well appointed. Comfortable room and bed. Great shower. Directions were perfect. Feeding the sheep was a blast.

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9.5
Exceptional
112 reviews
Price from
US$76
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.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy a continental breakfast. Stunning high quality accomodation with the most stunning views. Incredibly comfortable. Excellent continental breakfast. Great location in peaceful surroundings with easy access to Hanmer town centre. Breakfast on the veranda looking at the mountains will stay with us for a long time.

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9.6
Exceptional
141 reviews
Price from
US$140
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. The lodge is perfectly situated in the wilderness, next to a river and close to Mitre Peak. A great place for relaxation and to explore Milford Sound. The restaurant is exceptional. We enjoyed every minute of our stay

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9.4
Superb
564 reviews
Price from
US$935
per night

With mountain views, Benger Garden Chalets is located in Millers Flat and has a restaurant, room service, snack bar, garden, terrace and barbecue. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. Garden setting and the unique building as well as the breakfast!

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9.5
Exceptional
135 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

Featuring a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities, Vineyard Cottage in Blenheim on the Golden Mile offers accommodation in Blenheim with free WiFi and garden views. Boasting free private parking, the lodge is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, fishing and cycling. Excellent location - nestled away from the main road and facing a beautiful vineyard. Communication with Liz was excellent all along the process. Unit was very clean and kitchen utensils and cookware were very cleanl. The heat source for the entire living area is a space heater/faux fireplace in the living room. For the most part, adequate heat was distributed. However, it might be good during colder months to have a separate space heater in the bedroom. Also, I should have read the property description a bit closer in that there is a washer but no dryer. We did resort to hanging wash on the line outside to dry and made it through okay!

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9.9
Exceptional
101 reviews
Price from
US$160
per night

With Greymouth Railway Station reachable in 26 km, Awatuna Sunset Lodge offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. Location and amazing food and service by lovely hosts

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9.9
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
US$308
per night

Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, with Kaikoura Beach nearby, Lemon Tree Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

The lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. A fridge is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Large studio with Ocean view. Excellent breakfast!

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9.1
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
US$208
per night

The lodge provides guests with a balcony, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A stovetop and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle. great location for morning and evening views of mountains, had all necessary amenities, short drive into Franz Joseph town

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9
Superb
296 reviews

Offering mountain views, Pukaki Air Lodge in Twizel offers accommodation, barbecue facilities, a terrace and a shared lounge. Complimentary WiFi is available.

Lake Tekapo is 55 km from the lodge, while Glentanner is 41 km away. great host - very clean room - not too far from the town centre and very quiet

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9.6
Exceptional
215 reviews
Price from
US$197
per night

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