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The Views

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin, the recently renovated The Views provides accommodation 13 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and 13 km from Taieri Gorge Railway. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Very comfortable, nice, clean room with all needed amenities

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9.7
Exceptional
131 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

Gibbston - Wake up in the vines

Gibbston

The spacious homestay has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Skippers Canyon is 47 km from the homestay, while Kawarau Suspension Bridge is 3.8 km from the property. Queenstown Airport is 21 km away. Spacious apartment that was clean, had the necessities needed and even two bathrooms :)

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9.2
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
£97
per night

Brighton Beach

Dunedin

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Brighton Beach is located in Dunedin. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 19 km from Taieri Gorge Railway. 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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9.3
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
£59
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. Absolutely breathtaking views! We enjoyed being off the beaten track for a bit. This cottage is set atop a hill with nobody but the owners about.

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9.6
Exceptional
126 reviews

Enchanted Escape

Picton

Located in Picton in the Marlborough region, Enchanted Escape provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a sauna. A hot tub is available for guests. Guests can make use of a garden. Great appartment with every kind of comfort you can want. Great that we were able to User also the private irish pub.

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9.2
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
£69
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. Great value. Quiet well presented with some little extras like chocolates

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9.4
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
£93
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. Fiona the owner was extremely kind and helpful and made us feel at home straight away. The cottage was in a beautiful garden setting and close to nice walks ans the town centre.

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9.5
Exceptional
210 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

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

Greymouth

Situated in Greymouth and only 11 km from Greymouth Railway Station, Views over Tasman, New luxury boutique studio overlooking the Tasman Sea features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a patio and a swimming pool. The property provides barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture. 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
£124
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. Quiet location. We slept very well on a very comfortable bed

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9.5
Exceptional
116 reviews
Price from
£50
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. Amazing garden and super friendly hosts

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9.5
Exceptional
161 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

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