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Set within 3.7 km of Central Otago District Council and 34 km of Kawarau Suspension Bridge, Harvest Park Studios Accommodation provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cromwell. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation features a patio. The aparthotel also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Room is quite big and clean. Love the bathroom, I with I could make my bathroom like this 😅 love the towel warmer .

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9.3
Superb
1,227 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

Located in Dunedin, near Otago Museum, Taieri Gorge Railway and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Sahara Guest House has a shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. Quality B&B, which was great value for money. Brilliant breakfast and the staff were extremely helpful when the battery to my car went dead. Would highly recommend.

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9.1
Superb
1,006 reviews
Price from
US$68
per night

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Very clean apartment, fully-equipped kitchen, front of the sea, nice staff.

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9.2
Superb
1,660 reviews
Price from
US$133
per night

Set in Kaikoura, 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Spotless, great staff, modern, very comfortable and great location

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9
Superb
1,428 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

Located in Hokitika, 1.5 km from Hokitika Beach, Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. This 4-star holiday park offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The holiday park features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. This is one of the finest places in the area. It offers a comfortable and exceptionally clean environment, conveniently located near the city center. The staff are highly professional, and there is a well-designed play area that is perfect for children.

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9.3
Superb
1,076 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Beautiful location and excellent facilities. Really enjoyed our stay.

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9.4
Superb
1,228 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

Set in a quiet tree lined location, Golden Leaf Apartments is a 5-minute walk from the city centre and a range of cafes and bars. The Classic Motorcycle Mecca is 1 km away while Bill Richardson Transport World is 3 km from the property. Free WiFi is available. We had a really beautiful upstairs room which was tastefully furnished and thoughtfully set out. The room had a lovely big window overlooking pretty trees with lots of sunshine and natural light. It also had a well provisioned and good sized kitchen. Our room had an undercover carport beneath it and private stair access. The motel is in a lovely area and within easy walking distance to the magnificent public gardens,

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9.1
Superb
1,373 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

Picton Waterfront Apartments offer spacious, modern, self-contained accommodation in the heart of Picton. Each apartment boasts a private balcony with stunning views of Picton Harbour, Marina and the famous Marlborough Sounds.

All apartments are within 2 minutes' walk of Picton Village, local cafes, restaurants, and the Marina. The ferry and train terminals are 5 minutes' walk away. Everything about this stay was wonderful! We loved the balcony which had views of the bay and the mountains. The apartment was very spacious, all of the facilities fit a wheelchair. The apartment was spotless. Would highly recommend!

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9.2
Superb
1,390 reviews
Price from
US$165
per night

Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course.. All accommodation features satellite TV and electric blankets. The apartment was gorgeous with all the facilities. The place is very quiet, easy to find. The staff was very nice and made sure that we had all we needed. Fabulous place (3 nights!)

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9.1
Superb
1,109 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

Delorenzo Studio Apartments offers a heated outdoor pool, on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Studios come with a kitchenette, laundry facilities and a private bathroom. Some apartments feature a spa bath. Everything was perfect and well decorated

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9.3
Superb
1,746 reviews
Price from
US$77
per night

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