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Milford Sound Lodge

Milford Sound

With mountain views, Milford Sound Lodge is located in Milford Sound and has a restaurant, room service, bar and garden. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

Milford Sound Lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with river views. Wonderful service, awesome view, very cosy and clean. Feels very exclusive when you wake up to snow capped mountains. Food was also very good. We were visited by cheeky Wekas and Keas!

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9.3
Wonderful
684 reviews

The Cliffs Seaside Lodge

Tuatapere

Featuring sea views, The Cliffs Seaside Lodge in Tuatapere features accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property.

The lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. A balcony with mountain views is offered in all units. Location was superb with amazing views and really peaceful. Really good comfortable facilities. Cafe was excellent as well with really fresh well prepared food in amazing setting.

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9.6
Exceptional
130 reviews
Price from
$146
per night

Cabot Lodge - Fiordland National Park

Manapouri

With mountain views, Cabot Lodge - Fiordland National Park is set in Manapouri and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden and terrace.

At the lodge guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Cabot Lodge - Fiordland National Park offers a business centre, free WiFi access, ironing service and free private parking. Our stay at Cabot Lodge was one of the highlights of our trip to NZ. It is a magical, idyllic location and our hosts Brad and Breidi and their team welcomed us with kindness and thoughtfulness in their attention to detail. We would definitely go back and stay longer next time we are in NZ! We HIGHLY recommend this most amazing experience at Cabot Lodge!

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9.8
Exceptional
26 reviews
Price from
$924
per night

High Leys Lodge

Te Anau

Featuring mountain views, High Leys Lodge in Te Anau features accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. Wonderful Stay with Stunning Views and Excellent Hospitality We had an amazing stay at this lodge, thanks to the outstanding service provided by John and Sarah. Their warmth and attention to detail truly made our experience unforgettable. The view from our room was absolutely breathtaking—waking up to such stunning scenery was a highlight of our trip. The breakfast was spot on—delicious, fresh, and perfectly curated to start the day on the right note. If you’re looking for a place that combines exceptional hospitality with beautiful surroundings, this is the perfect choice. Highly recommended!

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9.9
Exceptional
92 reviews

Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant

Half-moon Bay

With sea views, Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant is located in Half-moon Bay and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden and terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Church Hill might be the most wonderful place we’ve ever stayed. The location, the hosts, the accommodation, and the food were all amazing. Exquisite attention to detail!

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9.8
Exceptional
65 reviews
Price from
$401
per night

Kowhai Lane Lodge

Half-moon Bay

Featuring a terrace, Kowhai Lane Lodge is situated in Half-moon Bay, not far from Ringaringa Beach.

Some of the units have a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Great hosts with impressive knowledge of Stewart Island.

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9.1
Wonderful
41 reviews
Price from
$325
per night

Fiordland Lodge

Te Anau

Set within a World Heritage Site in New Zealand, Fiordland Lodge overlooks views of Lake Te Anau and the surrounding mountains. It offers a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

The high ceilings and large fireplace in the hotel’s lounge provides a warm and cosy environment where guests can enjoy a book or chat with other guests. A tour desk and laundry services are available. Lovely lodge in a beautiful setting. Nice, comfortable rooms, very atmospheric common spaces with big fireplace. Amazing, friendly staff. Very good food in the onsite restaurant.

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9.2
Wonderful
61 reviews
Price from
$981
per night

Rarakau Lodge

Tuatapere

Providing mountain views, Rarakau Lodge in Tuatapere provides accommodation, a private beach area, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the lodge. Perfect place to sleep if you do the Hump Ridge track. Hosts are very welcoming, free coffee and tea, and a jacuzzi after the track and a pizza made our stay more than comfortable.

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8.8
Excellent
46 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

The Garston Lodge

Garston

Situated in Garston in the Southland region, The Garston Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Queenstown Airport is 57 km from the property. Authentic place. Surprisingly clean and well equipped. Very bright room, which I loved!

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7.6
Good
144 reviews
Price from
$61
per night

Kea by the Lake

Te Anau

Located in Te Anau in the Southland region and Te Anau Glow Worm Caves reachable within 400 metres, Kea by the Lake provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a shared lounge and free private parking.

The lodge offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. There is also a kitchenette in some of the units equipped with a fridge and microwave. The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep. The lodge was spotlessly clean and well-maintained. I also appreciated the kitchen, which was equipped with excellent amenities that made self-catering a breeze. Overall, I highly recommend Kea Lodge for its comfort, cleanliness, and convenient facilities. Looking forward to my next stay!

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7.7
Good
366 reviews
Price from
$149
per night

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