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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. LOVED THIS HOTEL ! The garden pub, the room, the bathroom, the restaurant, the facilities! Everything was sooooo nice !

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9.1
Superb
1,399 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, "Great Scott" Great spot your Tekapo Retreat is located in Lake Tekapo. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 45 km from Mt. Dobson. Truly the most amazing accommodation we’ve ever had in New Zealand. The owner put lots of thoughts making a clean, comfortable, cozy place for guests. It has all the things u may need as a family.

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9.4
Superb
149 reviews
Price from
US$238
per night

Set in Queenstown, 4.9 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 12 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge, MyHolidays, Shotover, Delux Ensuite rooms offers mountain views and free WiFi.

Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A fridge, a microwave and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle. Felt like a home from home! Gorgeous room, clean and with all the facilities needed. Extras like shampoo, tea/coffee and other pantry items, Netflix etc. were a lovely touch! Great location and hosts with lots of recommendations and detailed info about our stay.

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9.2
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
US$114
per night

Offering barbecue facilities and river view, Shotover Ridge is situated in Queenstown, 10 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 20 km from The Remarkables. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.9 km from Queenstown Event Centre. My stay at shotover ridge was an absolute delight. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and fully accommodating place to stay,and don’t miss out on the soup – it’s truly something special!

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9.6
Exceptional
186 reviews
Price from
US$256
per night

Waitapu Springs B&B is set in Takaka and features a spa and wellness centre and a shared lounge. This 3-star bed and breakfast features a spa experience, with its sauna and hot tub. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Beautiful location amongst lovely leafy trees. Great place to stop with my bike. Friendly and welcoming. Amazing spa sauna and lounge pool.

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9.7
Exceptional
336 reviews
Price from
US$86
per night

Offering mountain views, Shotover Country Cottages is an accommodation located in Queenstown, 5.2 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 12 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The chalet features facilities for disabled guests. The views, the huge interior, lovely bathroom with laundry, good kitchen and super comfy bed Watching the planes flying over in the awful weather Friday night, having to abort was entertaining though I felt for those passengers on board.

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9.1
Superb
375 reviews
Price from
US$161
per night

Boasting a garden, Four Peaks Motel is set in Geraldine. This 3-star motel offers free WiFi. Rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Guest rooms at the motel are fitted with a seating area. Every room comes with a kettle and a private bathroom, while selected rooms also offer a kitchenette. The rooms will provide guests with an oven. We had a really large room with a king size bed, 2 comfortable side chairs, a small 2 seater dining table and a kitchenette including an electric skillet. Bed comfy and plenty of hot water. John, the owner, even left us cookies and milk - which were delicious. Motel is in a quiet area just on outskirts of Geraldine.

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9.1
Superb
528 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Andorra Motel is situated on 1 acre of peaceful, spacious grounds in a quiet and relaxed garden setting. Free WiFi is provided.

All rooms include a flat-screen TV, a lounge area to relax in after a busy day and a kitchen including tea and coffee-making facilities. The rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Very quiet and beautiful place to stay

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9
Superb
898 reviews
Price from
US$98
per night

Located just 700 m from the remarkable Fox Glacier, Ropatinis Bed & Breakfast offers cozy accommodation in a well-landscaped garden appointed with outdoor activities ground and free WiFi. Guests can witness the spectaculars views of Mount Cook and the Southern Alps from each unit. This is an amazing B&B. We have traveled all over the world and I can promise that you will not find better hosts ANYWHERE. Collin and Trish went above and beyond. Breakfast was wonderful, with HOME BAKED bread and muffins. They gave us excellent ideas on things to do and exactly how to get there. Our biggest regret is that we didn't stay longer. Be sure to look at all of Collin's woodwork. Thank you, Collin and Trish.

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9.2
Superb
397 reviews
Price from
US$158
per night

Offering a garden and mountain view, Woodland Glen Lodge B&B is set in Hokitika, 3 km from Hokitika Beach and 42 km from Greymouth Railway Station. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast has facilities for disabled guests. It was charming, the breakfast was amazing and the hosts were lovely.

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9.5
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
US$138
per night

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