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77 holiday rentals

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66 holiday rentals

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Harvest Park Studios

Cromwell

Set within 3.7 km of Central Otago District Council and 34 km of Kawarau Suspension Bridge, Harvest Park Studios provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cromwell.

N
Neville
From
New Zealand
Been before, Go again. Pricing deals keep one interested.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews
Price from
US$98.17
1 night, 2 adults

Sahara Guest House

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin, near Otago Museum, Taieri Gorge Railway and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Sahara Guest House has a shared lounge.

K
Katrin
From
Germany
The historic building is newly and beautifully renovated and has lots of charm. The location is centrally located close to the universities and plenty of restaurants. Breakfast buffet was very good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,004 reviews
Price from
US$91.43
1 night, 2 adults

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

C
ChangHwan
From
South Korea
Very friendly staffs. Clean, cozy, and comfortable room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,661 reviews
Price from
US$98.17
1 night, 2 adults

Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels

Hokitika

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.

K
Katy
From
Indonesia
Great value for money for the modern, clean facilities and fantastic location. Well stocked kitchenette, plenty of space, the bedroom was very comfortable, and the bathroom was spacious with an excellent shower. Amazing service and friendly staff on top of the impeccable accommodation - when I called reception in a panic a day after checking out (asking if I left something behind in the room we stayed at), the gentleman I spoke to went out of his way to check for me and call me back. Great kiwi hospitality!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,101 reviews
Price from
US$61.14
1 night, 2 adults

Amberlea Cottages

Hokitika

Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach.

R
Reinhold
From
Austria
We stayed in Amberla Cottages for one night for a sleep after and before a long car journey. This is actually a really good quiet place! The rooms are nice and cosy, and the little house contains everything needed. Hokitika is a nice place too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,234 reviews
Price from
US$122.57
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Leaf Apartments

Invercargill

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.

T
Tine
From
Belgium
Jon and Jan are the most friendly people that I ever met. Our car broke down and we were stuck in Invercargill. Jon and Jan helped us with giving us advice, giving us a room for a lower price, supported us, ... Their rental car service was a big bless for us, cheap and the car was excellent. The rooms are big and clean. The location is perfect! Jon and Jan we love you guys!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,325 reviews
Price from
US$114.99
1 night, 2 adults

Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Picton Waterfront Apartments offer spacious, modern, self-contained accommodation in the heart of Picton.

L
Lior
From
Israel
We loved everything about the apartment!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,400 reviews
Price from
US$200.82
1 night, 2 adults

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course..

C
Ceara
From
Cyprus
We stayed in a beautiful two bedroom apartment which had a fantastic modern kitchen with everything we needed to cook a nice meal. The high ceilings and gas fire made the living room a really lovely place to sit and have a wine and read when it was raining outside. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space in the apartment. There was also a lovely outdoor eating area which I think would be great in warmer weather.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,117 reviews
Price from
US$119.90
1 night, 2 adults

Delorenzo Studio Apartments

Nelson

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.

G
Gasacali
From
Switzerland
The bed is huge. The washing machine and dryer work perfectly. It was quiet. The smal balcony is great for having drinks or a meal outside.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,773 reviews
Price from
US$109.39
1 night, 2 adults

Ben Ohau Villa

Twizel

Located in Twizel, Ben Ohau Villa provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio.

G
GAOYI
From
China
Great view.Big room and good price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$389.86
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
This accommodation is quite possibly one of the best holiday homes I’ve stayed in. The kitchen, bathroom and entire apartment was fully equipped with everything we ever needed and more. Location is convenient and Michiel was a perfect host - he even went out of his way to source an emergency sewing kit for us!
Guest review by
selena
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
The holiday home was just perfect, will all the essential amenities- including coffee machine, that actually works and not for just show unlike other places. Washer dryer, good quality linen, fire place +plenty of supplies, fridge with milk in it and butter, jacuzzi, outdoor area with plenty of space for my dog to run around and that too with view. Rooms were clean, comfy bed, bathrooms were spotless. Definitely recommend this property if you are travelling with dog and wanna stay over night in Twizel
Guest review by
Payal
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$145.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Beautifully appointed holiday home walking distance from town. Lovely private garden and hot tub.
Guest review by
Joe
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
Very comfortable holiday home!Very kind and friendly hostess!
Guest review by
BO
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews
Excellent location. Perfect for our family with 2 small children. Well equipped with books, games, magazines, puzzles, pens and paper. Felt like a well loved family holiday home.
Guest review by
Wendy
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$340.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
A really well stocked holiday home, they have thought of everything for you. Plenty of crockery and glassware, outdoor furniture was fantastic. Front deck for morning sun, back deck for evening sun, just perfect. Views were exceptional. House is on a hill, so was great to soak in all the Kaikoura scenery. The cleanliness of the property was also much appreciated.
Guest review by
Kellie
Group
Avg. price/night: US$464.52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
The perfect family holiday home. Lovely position close to the beach, with special views across the bay. Very comfortable beds and relaxing living area. It's what you expect to have a fantastic beach holiday.
Guest review by
Charlie
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
The apartment is in a good area surrounded by other holiday homes. It had 2 good sized bedrooms and will sleep 4 people but the lounge settee only seats 2 with only the table chairs to sit on. Very good and clean bathroom with shower.
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Robert
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Very well thought out as a holiday home rental. All bases were covered plus some!
Guest review by
Craig
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
An excellent holiday home atop the ridge as the name implies. For 2 of us the bedroom with the ensuite facilities was closed off so we had the run of 2 bedrooms and bathroom and the open plan dining room, kitchen and breakfast bar and lounge. It is very commodious throughout with very good facilities and a utility room including washing machine and tumble drier. Light, airy and great views over the bay.
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Young couple