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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. 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
Superb
1,212 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

The Views

Dunedin

The guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dunedin, like cycling, fishing and canoeing. Hiking can be enjoyed nearby. When we arrived, Dallas had baked some yummy cookies for us. We had everything we needed for our stay and loved looking out over the water.

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9.7
Exceptional
105 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

Top of the world studio nestled in the rock

Queensberry

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.

The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 81 km from the guest house. Amazing location with stunning view. Wonderful hosts with two beautiful, friendly dogs.

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9.5
Exceptional
111 reviews
Price from
£77
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. Lovely stay here had everything you needed, beautifully done, if anything bathroom very much on the small side!

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9.2
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
£63
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. Fiona was so welcoming and helpful. And the little cottage was so comfortable, surrounded by a lovely garden and white picket fence. Just wanted to move in and stay.

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9.4
Superb
186 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

Views over Tasman, New luxury boutique studio overlooking the Tasman Sea

Greymouth

The spacious guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette features 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 has a private entrance and soundproofing. This was a beautiful well stocked room overlooking the Tasman Sea. The owner was very helpful and nice!

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9.7
Exceptional
200 reviews
Price from
£121
per night

Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House

Nelson

At the inn, each room includes a balcony with a mountain view. Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House every room comes with bed linen and towels. Location was amazing. Remote and peaceful. Nice to be disconnected and relaxed. Our dog Penny loved it and it was so nice to be able to take her on holiday instead of leaving her behind. We will be back!

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9
Superb
124 reviews
Price from
£92
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. We were welcomed by the host when we arrived in the dark. Karen was standing outside to greet us. We felt very welcomed. The room is spacious and the double bed is very comfortable. Very delicious homemade breakfast at a reasonable price.

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9.5
Exceptional
105 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Labyrinth Gardens Guest House

Takaka

Situated in Takaka in the Tasman region, Labyrinth Gardens Guest House offers accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house features mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. It was so cosy and comfortable. We loved the setting, hosts were amazing. Would highly recommend the Labyrinth Guest House.

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9.5
Exceptional
153 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Miners Lane Guest House

Clyde

Featuring a garden, tennis court and views of mountain, Miners Lane Guest House is located in Clyde, 24 km from Central Otago District Council. This property offers access to a balcony, bowling in the bowling alley, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment features family rooms. Great location for our plans to cycle the Central Otago Rail Trail. Fantastic accommodation and a lovely home prepared breakfast. A real home from home.

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9.7
Exceptional
109 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

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