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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. fabulous breakfast, awesome staff. Castle/Garden on its own is also great experience.

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9.1
Superb
1,435 reviews
Price from
US$113
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 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. We liked being out of town in peaceful countryside . There were enormous sliding windows opening on to a terrace with outdoor furniture. The view from the accommodation was a magnificent range of mountains.

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9.5
Exceptional
139 reviews
Price from
US$148
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. Wonderful service, awesome view, very cosy and clean. Feels very exclusive when you wake up to snow capped mountains. Food was also very good. We were visited by cheeky Wekas and Keas!

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9.4
Superb
559 reviews
Price from
US$617
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$153
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. This is one of the best stays we have ever had. Everything is taken in consideration. Liz and Bob are amazing hosts and they really care about their place and their guests. We highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.

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9.9
Exceptional
103 reviews
Price from
US$165
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. Everything fantastic. Elisabeth ans Selwyn extremely kind , professionals in few words more than perfect

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9.9
Exceptional
112 reviews
Price from
US$290
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
117 reviews
Price from
US$215
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. Amazing location, and the view from the deck is spectacular!! Small, but very comfortable for a couple with a well-appointed kitchen. Definitely recommend it if you are in Franz Joseph!!!

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9
Superb
299 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. Excellent breakfast, comfortable room, great views from the airfield, and Mary and Grant are very friendly hosts

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9.6
Exceptional
225 reviews
Price from
US$203
per night

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