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Drifters Inn

Hanmer Springs

Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away. Excellent location right opposite the hot springs. Wonderful welcome by Debbie at reception who also gave us an orientation of the inn. Excellent kitchen facilities you can use if you want to. Very clean and well appointed room. Exceeded our expectations and very good value for money.

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9
Wonderful
1,260 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

The Views

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin and only 13 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, The Views provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house is located 13 km from Taieri Gorge Railway and 14 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. Lovely host. Room was serene and calm, grateful for the cookies and milk! View and location were great. Away from busy Dunedin but close enough…and perfect to explore Larnach Castle and peninsula

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9.7
Exceptional
145 reviews
Price from
$74
per night

3 Mile BnB

Hokitika

The bed and breakfast is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hair dryer. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. This property is a real gem. They have thought of everything you might need. Lovely sitting out area a very relaxed and comfortable place.

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9.8
Exceptional
129 reviews
Price from
$89
per night

Moana BnB, Picton

Waikawa Bay, Picton

Located in Picton, Moana BnB, Picton provides accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. It was a great place to stay for the ferry, great access to parking and very comfortable stay.

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9.1
Wonderful
112 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

Brighton Beach

Dunedin

The guest house is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Beautiful accommodations. It had everything we needed for an extended stay, and the hosts were welcoming and very helpful. Included a beautiful sounding tui in the garden, which was an added bonus.

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9.4
Wonderful
117 reviews
Price from
$74
per night

Top of the world studio nestled in the rock

Queensberry

Offering a garden and river view, Top of the world studio nestled in the rock is located in Queensberry, 24 km from The Wanaka Tree and 38 km from Central Otago District Council. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 19 km from Puzzling World. The view is absolutely incredible. Great views of mountains, stars, sunset/ sunrise. Nice clean studio with giant windows in modern home. Tea, coffee, cookies and a mini fridge. 2 cute dogs and tons of rabbits on the property were a bonus.

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9.5
Exceptional
130 reviews
Price from
$93
per night

Enchanted Escape

Picton

The guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette comes with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The property has an outdoor dining area. Wonderful backyard with covered areas to enjoy even in the rain

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9.2
Wonderful
126 reviews
Price from
$86
per night

māra

Mapua

The bed and breakfast provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Terrific place with amazing finishings, great layout and very nice touches such as fresh milk in the fridge. A gorgeous surrounding garden and a beautiful modern bathroom made for the perfect refuge.

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9.7
Exceptional
248 reviews
Price from
$111
per night

Seymour Sleeps

Nelson

Boasting a garden, pool with a view and mountain views, Seymour Sleeps is set in Nelson. The property has pool and river views, and is 1.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Quiet area in easy walking distance to the town center, amenities like coffee and a big tea selection, great shower and comfortable bed along with carefully selected beautiful furniture (desk, chairs) give this place a very homey and cozy feeling. We had enough space to put all our luggage. I particularly enjoyed drinking coffee in the sunshine in the morning on the steps in front of the room. There’s also a nice seating area outside. Loved it here!

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9.3
Wonderful
105 reviews
Price from
$123
per night

The Empty Nest

Geraldine

Located in Geraldine in the Canterbury region, The Empty Nest has a garden. The property features garden views. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The 1-bedroom guest house is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. The Empty Nest was lovely! The studio had everything and you could need and the host Fiona was so friendly, had great recommendations, and had thought of everything you could need. Highly recommend staying here

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9.5
Exceptional
222 reviews
Price from
$74
per night

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