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Situated within the grounds of the impressive Larnach Castle, surrounded by stunning gardens, you'll find Larnach Lodge and Stables stay.

Larnach Lodge offers individually-decorated rooms, with ensuite bathrooms and panoramic views of Otago harbour and the Otago Peninsula. The Stables stay is our budget-friendly option in our original historic Stables building. These rooms have shared bathroom facilities. Style, location, atmosphere, breakfast

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9
Superb
1,470 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

Tower Lodge Motel is located on the edge of Invercargill city centre. It is 200 metres from Queens Park and provides easy access to golf courses and sports facilities. Free WiFi is provided.

Accommodation at Tower Lodge includes ground floor studios and spacious 1 and 2-bedroom units. All rooms are serviced daily and feature Netflix and kitchen facilities including microwave. This motel was amazing. We were given a free upgrade to a one bedroom apartment. It was spacious, clean, fully equipped and absolutely perfect. We wished we could have stayed longer! There is a laundry room on site which was great. The staff were friendly and gave us lots of tips on where to go. Highly recommend!

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9
Superb
1,564 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

Northwood Motor Lodge is a 4-star motel on the edge of Christchurch, only 8km from the airport. The motel offers modern, air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

Guests have a choice of open-plan studios or larger apartments which have a separate living room. All of the units have kitchenettes, a large LCD TV and DVDs can be placed in the rooms on request. All rooms are serviced daily. Room was spacious, nicely decorated and very comfortable, Just an easy 10 minute drive from the airport. Rasy access from highway 1. Supermarket and restaurant nearby.

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9.4
Superb
1,348 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

Featuring a garden, Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge is set in Hanmer Springs and also provides a bar and barbecue facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Stayed 1 night, very clean, very comfortable, and very spacious. One of the better motels we've stayed at for 1 night in hanmer, we've stayed in a few. Loveliest hosts and provided towels for the hot pools. Bonus tavern come restaurant right next door and located on main street in hanmer so all amenities close by. Would definitely book again.

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9.2
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Located in Twizel in the Canterbury region, The Cabin provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain and garden views. Guests can make use of a garden.

This air-conditioned guest house comes with a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Beautifully appointed, very tastefully decorated. Space is limited but the pictures and description are 100% accurate. The Cabin is cozy and very comfortable.

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9.2
Superb
122 reviews

The spacious holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. The whole house is so cool and clean. I together with my family had a very wonderful night. And everything is pretty new. I love the decoration as well. And the location is very private and peaceful.

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9.4
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
US$211
per night

46 km from Mt. Dobson, Starry Lodge is situated in Lake Tekapo and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property has mountain views. The apartment has private entrance.

Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels. One of the best properties to stay in at Lake Tekapo. What a beautiful modern home with all the amenities you need. The place was close to everything and had an excellent living room and one could sit there for hours gazing at the stars in the night. We had a wonderful time and will definitely visit again.

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9.3
Superb
171 reviews
Price from
US$166
per night

Located in Hanmer Springs in the Canterbury region, Hanmer High Country Views provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Each unit comes with a terrace offering mountain views, a flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle. We liked being out of town in peaceful countryside . There were enormous sliding windows opening on to a terrace with outdoor furniture. The view from the accommodation was a magnificent range of mountains.

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9.5
Exceptional
141 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

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. The staff were lovely, kept us updated with the roads, the breakfast was delicious and the view from the room unforgettable.

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9.3
Superb
588 reviews
Price from
US$611
per night

With mountain views, Benger Garden Chalets is located in Millers Flat and has a restaurant, room service, snack bar, garden, terrace and barbecue. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. Very, very comfortable nice setting.

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9.5
Exceptional
136 reviews
Price from
US$138
per night

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