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

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9
Wonderful
1,228 reviews
Price from
$95
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. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings. Great friendly host. She even had homemade cookies for us which were absolutely wonderful. The facilities were clean. All amenities provided above and beyond expectations. Most of all the view from the property was absolutely amazing.

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9.7
Exceptional
131 reviews
Price from
$73
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 surrounding areas and a wonderful place to stay close to Dunedin. Clean and comfortable and the hosts were wonderful - they came to check on us and offered a towel change which was very appreciated. Really great place to relax away from the city.

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9.3
Wonderful
109 reviews
Price from
$73
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.

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. Everything perfect. Magnificient location and view.

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9.6
Exceptional
126 reviews
Price from
$92
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. Exceptional hideaway which we will certainly visit again. The hosts were extremely thoughtful in how everything was planned and we could not have wished for more.

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9.2
Wonderful
118 reviews
Price from
$86
per night

Seymour Sleeps

Nelson

The guest house consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer, a seating area, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking. Lovely clean and comfortable propy

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9.4
Wonderful
103 reviews
Price from
$115
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
209 reviews
Price from
$73
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
210 reviews
Price from
$154
per night

Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House

Nelson

At the inn, every room comes with 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. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Spacious 2 bedroom lodge like house on the side of a hill in North Nelson. Super quiet with a gorgeous night sky. We stayed in the largest unit that had a full kitchen and laundry plus a large living room. A comfortable stop for the 4 of us after the bustle of Wellington. Stayed after taking the ferry to Picton and then driving through wine country. Mark is a great host!

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9.1
Wonderful
140 reviews
Price from
$111
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. The room was great!! All clean and the view was amazing. The instructions was perfect.

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9.5
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
$62
per night

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