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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. Our booking needed to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. We were thoroughly impressed with the extremely professional manner in which this was handled. Our up-grade meant we were treated to an absolutely memorable stay.

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9.1
Superb
1,438 reviews
Price from
US$111
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. Lovely cabin facing a lush countryside and a small sheep herd. Clean and cozy. Bonus sheep nuts for feeding the gang.

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9.4
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
US$77
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 everything it was great breakfast was good an enjoyable stay thank you

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9.6
Exceptional
140 reviews
Price from
US$147
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. Service was impeccable. You can immediately tell that all the staffs were genuinely delighted to have you at the lodge and would want it to be the best experience for you. The rooms are very well equipped and very comfortable. Views were stunning. There's in room heating and even the floors and bath rooms are heated. It was a nice and cosy night stay. Our trip was cut short due to bad weather but that wasn't a problem. We got a refund and no further questions asked. Theg certainly set a sky high benchmark in customer service and experience .

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9.4
Superb
561 reviews
Price from
US$605
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. A beautiful interpretation of an accessible living space.

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9.5
Exceptional
135 reviews
Price from
US$137
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. Great location - its in the middle of a vineyard so has some great views - walking distance or short drive to allot of good vineyards. Fully self-contained cottage with all you could want and great hosts!

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9.9
Exceptional
101 reviews
Price from
US$162
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. This property is outstanding. Fabulous hosts and food. Awesome ocean view. Meticulously clean. Loved the outdoor space on semi-private deck. Quiet and simple elegance with wonderful amenities.

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9.9
Exceptional
112 reviews
Price from
US$313
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. We had a room on the ocean side, on the ground floor, with a patio. The view was spectacular.

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9.1
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
US$211
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. Perfect location and facilities!

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9.1
Superb
294 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. Awesome property, welcoming host!

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9.6
Exceptional
217 reviews
Price from
US$200
per night

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