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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. Wonderful views from room 24! Lovely dinner and breakfasts and great tour and hosting by Nicole and team.

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9.1
Superb
1,433 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. 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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9.5
Exceptional
123 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$119
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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9.6
Exceptional
139 reviews
Price from
US$150
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
560 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. A beautiful interpretation of an accessible living space.

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9.5
Exceptional
130 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. Cosy house, absolutely immaculate and in a great location.

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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 was fabulous. This is a gem of a place. Elizabeth and Selwyn are gracious and attentive hosts. My husband and I LOVED this visit and had wished we booked two nights instead of one. Elizabeth offers her guests a dinner menu at extra cost which I highly recommend you take advantage of. She is an amazing cook! The property has fruit trees which Elizabeth makes her own jams and jellies for breakfast. Selwyn is courteous and engaging. We enjoyed having a complimentary cocktail with them and another couple from the UK. Although the weather did not provide us with a beautiful sunset that they are known for at the lodge, my husband and I enjoyed the hot tub viewing the ocean. I recommend you have Selwyn take you for a spin on his Argo on the beach and don't forget to give a donation to their Blue Penguin protection campaign that they support.

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9.9
Exceptional
114 reviews
Price from
US$289
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$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. this is an absolutely beautiful place, especially in clear nights (look up!)

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9
Superb
298 reviews
Price from
US$167
per night

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