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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. Loved our stay here! The bathroom was lovely and the room was cozy and warm. Highly recommend!

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9.3
Superb
1,205 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. We really enjoyed our stay in Sahara. It’s a beautiful Victoria building with lots of care and maintenance. The location is great and connects to the city centre. Love the breakfast and tranquility of the neighborhood!

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9
Superb
1,011 reviews
Price from
US$67
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. Great location and nice clean comfortable apartment with all the essential supplies. Checkin/Checkout was hassle free as the staff had sent detailed instructions in advance. Parking right in front of the ground floor apartment made things super comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
1,666 reviews
Price from
US$141
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. Spacious and clean. Friendly staff.

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9.3
Superb
1,088 reviews
Price from
US$62
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. Felt like home. Spacious apartment, where you can find everything you need while traveling. Exceptionally clean and tidy.

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9.4
Superb
1,229 reviews
Price from
US$118
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. Lovely, spacious studio with comfortable chairs and all the cooking conveniences we needed. Easy walk into downtown and near beautiful Queen’s Park. Easy and friendly check in.

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9.1
Superb
1,338 reviews
Price from
US$107
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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9.3
Superb
1,391 reviews
Price from
US$170
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. Really really nice apartments with lots of space & perfect for a long stay. Spacious, outside of town, washer & dryer, full kitchen. Each room is like a mini hotel room with mini fridge & microwave. Heaters in the bathroom & nice large soak tub.

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9.1
Superb
1,113 reviews
Price from
US$121
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. It was clean and it had everything we needed for our short stay

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9.2
Superb
1,774 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Set in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, Waterscape Apartment features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Akaroa Beach. Great location and view. Apartment was everything promised.

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9.3
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
US$133
per night

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