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Offering studio rooms for 1 or 2 people and family rooms for up to 6 people, this property includes rooms with cooking facilities and ensuite bathrooms. Free parking is available on-site.

Located in a quiet, rural setting your motel room is a couple of minutes walk through the sand dunes to the majestic Haast Beach, a wonderful place to watch the sun setting over the Tasman Ocean. Very close to the beach, cosy accommodation, very friendly staff. Clean rooms and free parking.

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9
Superb
1,187 reviews
Price from
US$127
per night

Featuring free WiFi, 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel is located in Christchurch, 400 metres from AMI Stadium. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and an iPod docking station is provided. Friendly, clean, we could leave our bags at reception as our flight was only later in the day. We will definately book here again if we have to visit NZ. Nice hot shower.

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9
Superb
1,199 reviews
Price from
US$120
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. Extremely comfortable with added extras. An excellent, healthy breakfast. Very helpful, friendly staff

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9.3
Superb
1,044 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views. The view was top notch, the unit had everything we needed and was really warm and cozy. We will definitely be back.

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9
Superb
1,450 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel is located high in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, within Arthur’s Pass Village. Just 300 metres from Arthur’s Pass train Station, it offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Very special place. Green all around Beutiful room, very very clean, great shower. We loved taking a walk around the place. Very good bed. So lovely I wish we didn't have to leave.

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9
Superb
1,143 reviews
Price from
US$89
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. Straight away the staff were so lovely greeting us and gave us fresh free milk for our stay. The room was heated for us when we got inside and everything was clean and spacious. Modern room.

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9.2
Superb
1,090 reviews
Price from
US$350
per night

Middle Park Motel is within a 4-minute drive of Blenheim’s town centre and Blenheim Train Station. It features an outdoor pool, barbecue facilities and free parking. All units feature either a kitchen or kitchenette and a private patio. Guests enjoy free WiFi. Great modern studio unit with awesome features and styling.

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9
Superb
1,012 reviews
Price from
US$106
per night

Centrally located in Dunedin, Amross Motel is 400 m from Otago Museum. Guests enjoy free unlimited fiberspeed WiFi daily on multiple devices, more than 50 satellite channels and free Netflix.

Apartments with disabled facilities are available. The motel offers self-service laundry facilities and luggage storage is also provided. Guests enjoy unlimited access to high-speed fibre optic internet on multiple devices. All rooms offer a 50-inch smart LED TV with a wireless keyboard. Pretty good place, and stuffs are very kind and nice! I recommend it!

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9.2
Superb
1,082 reviews
Price from
US$112
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. Everything! This place is awesome, the friendly lady warmly welcomed us. This is simply the best place in our 2-week in NZ. Fantastic facilities, super neat and clean in every aspect. Surprisingly, there's even a rice cooker and washing machine!

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9
Superb
1,656 reviews
Price from
US$143
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.

Scenic Views Motel is 1.5 km from Hanmer Springs Golf Course.Towels can be hired for guests going to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, about 400 metres away. Very clean, with comfortable beds.

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9.1
Superb
1,069 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

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