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Drifters Inn 4 stars

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. Perfect location with all the facilities you could want/ need. Friendly, helpful staff.

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9
Superb
1,246 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

The Empty Nest

Geraldine

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 room was very comfortable and clean. Fiona was welcoming and lovely. She gave us a beautiful lavender knot when we left. We will definitely stay here again next time!

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9.5
Exceptional
216 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

The Bunkhouse

Waiau

Featuring garden views, The Bunkhouse provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 39 km from Mt. Lyford. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. That is a place which is designed, not just built.

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9.5
Exceptional
120 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Cave Rock Guest House

Sumner

Located in Sumner, Cave Rock Guest House offers beachfront accommodation 400 metres from Sumner Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden and barbecue facilities. This guest house provides free private parking and luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. Loved this place close to everything. The owners are lovely. Just a real comfy clean place would definitely stay again.

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9.3
Superb
252 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

Lincoln Country Dream

Lincoln

The spacious guest house comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. A dressing room, laundry service and full-day security are also available. Beautiful quite location a midst farms and wonderful garden . Great location close to Christchurch, the airport, Lincoln 5 minutes away. Great place to get away from the rush of big cities

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9.4
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Cozy Fully Equipped Unit 12 noon check in

Christchurch

Cozy Fully Equipped Unit 12 noon check in, a property with a garden, is set in Christchurch, 7.4 km from Hagley Park, 9.1 km from Christchurch Railway Station, as well as 14 km from Orana Wildlife Park. The air-conditioned accommodation is 6.5 km from Christchurch Art Gallery, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.9 km from Canterbury Museum.

The spacious guest house comes with a flat-screen TV.

Victoria Square is 6.3 km from the guest house, while The Chalice is 6.8 km away. Christchurch International Airport is 8 km from the property. Very nice studio, comfortable bed, equipped with all you need to cook and well located.

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9.5
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Brookside BnB

Leeston

With free WiFi, this guest house features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. It was a lovely little house right in front of a field of calves, which we loved watching run around and stare at us occasionally. The space was very comfortable and the included breakfast was great. I had forgotten to let the host know I was gluten free and she went out of her way to accommodate for me. Would definitely recommend for a nice, relaxing farm getaway!

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9.9
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

Austin Heights - Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Situated in Kaikoura, 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach, Austin Heights - Kaikoura features a garden and views of the garden. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Great and Super clean place with a great view

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9.4
Superb
53 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

Paddock to Hutt

Mount Hutt

With free WiFi, this guest house provides a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Wonderful trip snowboarding with my son. Best place to stay for Mt Hutt ski trip. Janice is a great host. Jacob and Steven

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9.3
Superb
27 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Stylish Private Guest House Ensuite Only

Rolleston

Set in Rolleston in the Canterbury region, Stylish Private Guest House Ensuite Only offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 24 km from Christchurch Art Gallery, 24 km from Canterbury Museum and 25 km from Orana Wildlife Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 22 km from Christchurch Railway Station. It was a great stay. The host was very helpful. The location was quiet but close to amenities.

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9.4
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

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