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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 family room was very comfortable, clean and well-equipped with a small kitchenette. We appreciated the hot tub (shared) after a day up the mountain. Dinner and ambience in the pub for dinner was excellent as usual. The mulled wine and seafood chowder are a must!

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9.1
Superb
1,411 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. Great location facing lake. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Great value for money.

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9.3
Superb
1,039 reviews
Price from
US$139
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. We liked the view of our room over Mount Aoraki and the comfort of the room quite big

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9.2
Superb
1,073 reviews
Price from
US$353
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. This was one of the nicest rooms I have ever stayed at, it had everything and more, even had a washing machine and dryer, the best shower I have ever been in

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9.2
Superb
1,779 reviews
Price from
US$90
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. Spacious well appointed chalets

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Superb
1,689 reviews
Price from
US$150
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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. All the staff were very pleasant on arrival and very helpful. I decided to stay Two nights instead of the One which I booked, and this didn't phase the receptionist. The suite was very large and the bed so comfortable. And the location to the center of Blenheim perfect. I will be staying again.

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Superb
2,200 reviews
Price from
US$104
per night

Each of these stylish self-contained holiday apartments includes a fireplace. Guests can relax in the hot tub or seasonal outdoor heated pool. Guests enjoy access to free WiFi.

Wanaka Luxury Apartments are situated only 600 metres from the shores of Lake Wanaka. The ski fields at Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone Ski Area are just 35 minutes’ drive away. Quiet neighborhood with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Only a 5-minute drive from the apartment to the town center. Everything inside is clean, well-maintained, and fully equipped. We had a wonderful stay at Wanaka Luxury Apartments and would happily come back.

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Superb
1,136 reviews
Price from
US$249
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. amazing motel, well serviced with all your needs including laundry facilities, private, friendly, beautiful outlook, fabulous location will definitely be back as it was great value and more.

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9.1
Superb
1,079 reviews
Price from
US$103
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. Central, clean and well equipped motel. The couple running it were incredibly helpful and kind. Use of a washing machine and dryer. Central and easy to walk to various tourist spots.

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Superb
1,335 reviews
Price from
US$103
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. Our booking needed to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. We were thoroughly impressed with the extremely professional manner in which this was handled. Our up-grade meant we were treated to an absolutely memorable stay.

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9.1
Superb
1,433 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

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