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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. The Cardrona Hotel is absolutely stunning! We enjoyed spending time in the garden and next fireplaces reading, a fantastic dinner and not to forget the hot tub.

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9.1
Superb
1,401 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room.

Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. Location was perfect, and the view from the room was beautiful! Very comfortable room, got a great rest!

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9.2
Superb
1,053 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

Aoraki Court Motel is a modern accommodation located in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. All units feature great views of surrounding mountains and Mount Sefton. There is free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. The room was spacious and clean. We had a great view of Mount Cook.

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9.2
Superb
1,114 reviews
Price from
US$310
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. Newly furnished. The best accommodations I have stayed so far in NZ

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9.3
Superb
1,745 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views. Just 4 minutes’ drive from Lake Wanaka, the property features free WiFi and barbecue facilities. Amazing option in Wanaka. Very nice views from our room.

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Superb
1,661 reviews
Price from
US$144
per night

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough offers luxury self-contained suites with free Wi-Fi. Guests can cool off in the outdoor swimming pool or relax by the pool with a drink from the bar.

All rooms have a 42-inch flat-screen TV. A wonderful hotel - The staff were incredibly helpful and were able to check us in much earlier than planned. Our room was huge, and well stocked. The bed was very comfy. We also loved our meal in the Quench restaurant.

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9
Superb
2,199 reviews
Price from
US$76
per night

Enjoying beautiful mountain views, Scenic Views Motel provides spacious self-catered units with a patio and full kitchen facilities. Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

Fitted with air conditioning, all rooms feature smart TV and a kitchenette with refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some units come with a spa bath or hot tub. Got a free upgrade to a private spa room - comfortable, spacious and beautiful views. The owners were really friendly, Emma was extremely helpful and gave me some great recommendations!

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9.1
Superb
1,056 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

Free Wi-Fi access is available at Tuscana Motor Lodge, offering spacious studios and apartments with DVD player and LCD satellite TV. Christchurch city centre is only 10 minutes’ walk away.

Fitted with heating facilities, all self-contained accommodation includes a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and coffee/tea making facilities. Select accommodation offer spa baths. Helpful and caring staff. They gave us a lot of information. Clean room. Good location. City centre reachable within walking distance.

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Superb
1,340 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

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. Wonderful views from room 24! Lovely dinner and breakfasts and great tour and hosting by Nicole and team.

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9
Superb
1,483 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

Situated in Akaroa and only 400 metres from Akaroa Beach, Blythcliffe features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a terrace. Rooms include a patio with garden views. Eveything was amazing. The gardens and stream around the house were relaxing and beautiful to explore. The room was lovely and bed extremely comfortable. The host was very friendly and the breakfast superbly delicious. Highly recommended.

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9.3
Superb
246 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

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