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With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the motel also boast a sea view. The rooms in “The Cliffs” Humpridge View Motels are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Wild and wonderful location. Just a low row of 8 rooms set in the dunes overlooking the sea a safe distance below. Huge plate glass window at foot of bed to watch ever changing sky, sea and stars. Best bed we’ve had on our trip. Dinner was a great experience - wonderful food and service

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9.2
Superb
425 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

Boasting garden views, waikawa house offers accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 3 km from Curio Bay Beach. This holiday home provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. lovely house with lots of room, well appointed, very comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
171 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

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. It was so quiet and peaceful. The view was great. The dinners were fantastic and such lovely people. Thank you.

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9.3
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
US$160
per night

Featuring sea views, Anchorstone provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 2.6 km from Dead Man Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house features facilities for disabled guests. Peaceful and secluded The car provided was really helpful and for our sole use.

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9.3
Superb
120 reviews
Price from
US$381
per night

Located on the shores of Lake Te Anau, Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments offers self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and lake and garden views.

Guests can relax and enjoy the views and surrounding lovely gardens. Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments are 10 minutes’ walk from Te Anau Town Centre. I have stayed here a few times. The unit has been upgraded with new fittings and furnishing. I was really impressed! What I like is the lakefront view. Will come back!

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9.4
Superb
619 reviews
Price from
US$179
per night

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 at the lodge. Blake and Kelly we're exceptional hosts, their thoughtfulness and generosity we're remarkable.

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9.3
Superb
64 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Boasting a hot tub, ToiToi Papatotara BnB is situated in Papatotara. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast has a barbecue and a hot tub. The best spot close to the ocean with a wonderful view, new furniture, very clean, great bathroom, the best host! Everything you need for breakfast! Best thing is the hot tub with view to the ocean which you totally have for yourself! It’s definitely worth the drive!

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9.9
Exceptional
89 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

Situated in Niagara in the Southland region, Niagara Ridge Retreat Catlins features accommodation with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home. Amazing location, clean, warm, exceptional view, spa pool!, spacious.

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9.7
Exceptional
67 reviews
Price from
US$200
per night

The holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Beautiful quiet location, great view and Tui feeder, very clean and well appointed. Also enjoyed the forest walk nearby.

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9.8
Exceptional
89 reviews
Price from
US$209
per night

Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers has both mountain and lake views from the majority of the rooms.

All lounges at the property have lovely views of Fiordland National Park and Lake Te Anau. Free unlimited WiFi is available throughout the property, including in the bedrooms. Loved the room and the decor. Very clean and modern. The layout was cute and it meant the the private rooms only shared a kitchen with 2 other rooms. The staff were friendly and it seemed like there were lots of facilities like bbq and washing. We only stayed for 1 night so can’t comment on too much but it seemed very comfortable.

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8.4
Very good
2,885 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

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