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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. Charming room in converted stables,very clean shared showers & toilets. Delicious breakfast with buffet and freshly cooked choices. Beautiful grounds to enjoy without the crowds in the evening & early morning, castle visit included in the price. Great value for money!

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9.1
Superb
1,436 reviews
Price from
US$112
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. Everything. Amazing bed, great location, perfect facilities. The highlight obviously of the stay is the sheeps on your door that you can give them food

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9.5
Exceptional
122 reviews
Price from
US$83
per night

Located in Kekerengu in the Canterbury region, Coastal Lodge Kekerengu provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Some units are air conditioned and include a terrace and/or a balcony, as well as a seating area. Beautiful small Coastal village.

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9.1
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$118
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
139 reviews
Price from
US$149
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. Beautiful location! So dreamy!

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9.4
Superb
560 reviews
Price from
US$926
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. Very, very comfortable nice setting.

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9.5
Exceptional
130 reviews
Price from
US$152
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. If it is your dream to sit in a beautiful, modern, spacious detached 2 bedroom cottage surrounded on all sides by vineyards then look no further. Vineyard Cottage is a detached bungalow next to the owners house but entirely separate and private. Liz and Bob the owners are delightful, knowledgeable about the local area and very helpful. All the facilities inside are spotlessly clean, modern, tasteful and relaxing. The garden at the back is entirely private with outdoor seating and a sun shade with a lawn that slopes down to meet rows of vines which are managed by Wither Hills and go into their Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. There is everything you might need in the house to prepare or cook food plus a washing machine. There is a good sized dining area and a very comfortable sitting area. The one large double bed was comfortable with plenty of cupboard space for clothes. The shower room and toilet area is very spacious with plenty of room and large fluffy towels. it is a haven of tranquility far off the main road so there is no road noise. Very easy parking outside and easy access straight into the house with no steps. Also very close to the bike hire shop. Altogether the perfect place to stay in the Blenheim area

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9.9
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
US$164
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
113 reviews
Price from
US$287
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. The room was airy with two separate sliding doors giving access to the garden and decks with tables and chairs for dining outdoors. The room got the morning sun. The bathroom was spacious, and two glass walls of the shower opened right up. The breakfast was laid out for the guests from 8 to 9am, and included mostly breads and sugary things and dairy, which is typical for European breakfasts. I don't eat sugar or dairy, but managed to find enough: boiled eggs, fresh fruit and cold cuts.

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9.1
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
US$213
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. Very comfortable accommodation, good shower and kitchen.

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9
Superb
298 reviews
Price from
US$166
per night

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