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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. Room was very comfortable and warm Had a stunning view from balcony

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9.1
Superb
1,444 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. Beautiful little property with gentle rolling holds and amazing scenery We even got treated to the reddest sunrise I’ve ever seen.

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9.5
Exceptional
111 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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9.5
Exceptional
141 reviews
Price from
US$141
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
564 reviews
Price from
US$946
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$136
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
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. Location and amazing food and service by lovely hosts

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9.9
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
US$312
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
123 reviews
Price from
US$210
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. Every was just fine and well worth the money . Just one point above the shower needs to be cleaned as it was full of cobwebs so obviously hadn’t been cleaned for a while

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9
Superb
295 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. Amazing property. I would 100% recommend this little lodge to stay while visiting Twizel. Spacious, clean and modern rooms. And Mary the host truly wonderful.

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9.5
Exceptional
214 reviews
Price from
US$199
per night

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