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Cardrona Hotel features an iconic on-site restaurant and bar. You can enjoy the picturesque gardens while sipping a drink on the patio. This hotel features a hot tub, a ski drying room and shared lounge and laundry facilities. Amazing atmosphere, authentic feel and delicious food at the restaurant

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9.1
Superb
1,403 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, "Great Scott" Great spot your Tekapo Retreat is located in Lake Tekapo. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 45 km from Mt. Dobson. Amazing holiday home, clean, well organised, and tastefully designed. It's probably one of the best accommodations in Lake Tekapo.

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9.4
Superb
147 reviews
Price from
US$240
per night

Set in Queenstown, 4.9 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 12 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge, MyHolidays, Shotover, Delux Ensuite rooms offers mountain views and free WiFi.

Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A fridge, a microwave and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle. Very clean and well thought out. Excellent communication too.

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9.2
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

Offering barbecue facilities and river view, Shotover Ridge is situated in Queenstown, 10 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 20 km from The Remarkables. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.9 km from Queenstown Event Centre. It was very comfortable and the soup was a great touch. Our stay was very comfortable and what a view.

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9.6
Exceptional
186 reviews
Price from
US$255
per night

Waitapu Springs B&B is set in Takaka and features a spa and wellness centre and a shared lounge. This 3-star bed and breakfast features a spa experience, with its sauna and hot tub. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Lovely people, spa and great breakfast!

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9.7
Exceptional
338 reviews
Price from
US$86
per night

Offering mountain views, Shotover Country Cottages is an accommodation located in Queenstown, 5.2 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 12 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The chalet features facilities for disabled guests. The views, the huge interior, lovely bathroom with laundry, good kitchen and super comfy bed Watching the planes flying over in the awful weather Friday night, having to abort was entertaining though I felt for those passengers on board.

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9.1
Superb
375 reviews

Boasting a garden, Four Peaks Motel is set in Geraldine. This 3-star motel offers free WiFi. Rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Guest rooms at the motel are fitted with a seating area. Every room comes with a kettle and a private bathroom, while selected rooms also offer a kitchenette. The rooms will provide guests with an oven. John was fantastic, welcoming and helpful. The room was very spacious, with a well equipped kitchenette, and the terrace was lovely. Since this trip was our honeymoon, John even left us a couple of beers in the fridge for us to enjoy :)

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9.1
Superb
525 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Andorra Motel is situated on 1 acre of peaceful, spacious grounds in a quiet and relaxed garden setting. Free WiFi is provided.

All rooms include a flat-screen TV, a lounge area to relax in after a busy day and a kitchen including tea and coffee-making facilities. The rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Probably the best motel that I’ve ever had

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9
Superb
892 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Located just 700 m from the remarkable Fox Glacier, Ropatinis Bed & Breakfast offers cozy accommodation in a well-landscaped garden appointed with outdoor activities ground and free WiFi. Guests can witness the spectaculars views of Mount Cook and the Southern Alps from each unit. Everything. Super comfortable beds, powerful shower, good wifi. All the basics taken care of. Trish and Colin were outstanding hosts. Beautiful breakfast, playful Teddy the dog, and how nice to be woken up not by an alarm clock but a rooster! Loved it here. Outstanding. And the view and location is astounding.

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9.2
Superb
396 reviews
Price from
US$147
per night

Offering a garden and mountain view, Woodland Glen Lodge B&B is set in Hokitika, 3 km from Hokitika Beach and 42 km from Greymouth Railway Station. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast has facilities for disabled guests. Cozy room well equipped with all you need. Great breakfast with THE BEST bacon in the whole island, and homemade sourdough bread. Plenty of parking.

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9.5
Exceptional
149 reviews
Price from
US$137
per night

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