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Quiet Boutique Generous Breakfast

Palmerston North

The guest house is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking.

The area is popular for bike tours, and free use of bicycles is available at the guest house. Guests can also relax in the garden. Our hosts, Jenny and Doug were there to greet us when we arrived. Very lovely! We received a tour of the room (away from the main house). Heaps of food for our breakfast, along with juice, milk and lemon water.

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9
Wonderful
244 reviews
Price from
$80
per night

The Signal Box

Whanganui

Set in Whanganui in the Manawatu region, The Signal Box has a balcony and river views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture.

The kitchen has a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking. The signal box was everything we had hoped for and better. Peaceful and well appointed. Overlooking gardens and the River Whanganui. Chickens and ducks roam the garden. A lot of thought had gone into furnishing this place. I wish we had booked longer here.

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9.3
Wonderful
186 reviews
Price from
$111
per night

Park View 'Home Away From Home'

Feilding

The guest house comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Carol was friendly, the location suited us perfectly. Loved we could park our hire car under cover.

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9.2
Wonderful
145 reviews
Price from
$97
per night

Frankie's place

Manakau

There is a seating area and a kitchenette complete with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The nearest airport is Kapiti Coast Airport, 30 km from the guest house. Comfortable bed. Peaceful surroundings

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9.4
Wonderful
14 reviews
Price from
$86
per night

Waikawa Beach Pod

Manakau

This air-conditioned guest house comes with a fully equipped kitchenette, a seating area, a dining area and a flat-screen TV. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. So comfortable and clean. Lovely friendly hosts. Enjoyed the visit of their dog, Loki!

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9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews
Price from
$77
per night

Private Guest Wing - Durie Vale Lodge

Whanganui

With free WiFi, this guest house provides a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Alan and Lois are fabulous hosts providing a wonderful private wing to guests that is beautifully appointed. If you are passing by this way dont hesitate to stay here.

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9.9
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
$131
per night

Short Stay- ENTIRE GUESTHOUSE!

Halcombe

Short Stay- ENTIRE GUESTHOUSE! is set in Halcombe, 38 km from Arena Manawatu, 35 km from RNZAF Base Ohakea, and 37 km from Universal College of Learning. This guest house provides free private parking, full-day security and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 37 km from Palmerston North Convention Centre. A range of items were supplied for breakfast in the room. Hosts accommodating when power was cut due to wind. Many extra touches were appreciated.

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9.5
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
$85
per night

1920s Stay in Whanganui

Whanganui

The spacious guest house includes 1 bedroom, a living room, and 1 bathroom with free toiletries and a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Really wonderful place to stay. Small but well equipped food prep space. We walked in to the town - might be a bit of a distance for some people. Very friendly hosts. Would stay again.

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9.6
Exceptional
64 reviews
Price from
$67
per night

Pin Oaks

Whanganui

The guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchenette complete with a toaster and a fridge. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Fabulous location, very peaceful, big room

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9.5
Exceptional
54 reviews

The Tiny Nest

Palmerston North

Offering a garden and garden view, The Tiny Nest is set in Palmerston North, 7.9 km from Arena Manawatu and 7.4 km from Universal College of Learning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.5 km from Palmerston North Convention Centre.

The guest house features a sun terrace and a picnic area. CLEANLINESS, POSITION, NO NOISE, DOWNSTAIRS LAYOUT, COMFORTABLE BED

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9.1
Wonderful
24 reviews
Price from
$139
per night

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