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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach. It was exceptionally clean and comfortable . Beautiful views. Loved this property and my stay.

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9.2
Superb
1,653 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Set in Kaikoura, 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service. Perfect stay in Mondello, amazing hosts, super helpful hosts, clean and comfortable. We had the best sleep after a lot of travelling. Worth the splurge 🥰

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9
Superb
1,386 reviews
Price from
US$99
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. Spacious and clean. Friendly staff.

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9.3
Superb
1,058 reviews
Price from
US$58
per night

Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach. We had a self contained cottage/cabin which was, clean, well kept, with good amenities. First class!

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9.4
Superb
1,215 reviews
Price from
US$119
per night

Picton Waterfront Apartments offer spacious, modern, self-contained accommodation in the heart of Picton. Beautiful awesome apartment, very clean and with awesome service. Kim was very helpful and kind to us. Thank You so much! We recommend this place 100% and it's not more expensive than an Airbnb, it actually has better prices. Elegant condo hotel with better prices and the best location.

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9.3
Superb
1,415 reviews
Price from
US$152
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.. Super amazing apartments and incredible host. Contemporary, modern & spacious.

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9
Superb
1,123 reviews
Price from
US$127
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 scenery is beautiful, and the food is delicious.

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9.2
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
US$118
per night

Situated in Timaru, within 600 metres of Caroline Bay Beach, Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill offers accommodation with air conditioning. It was luxurious art deco, and the couples taste is superb.

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9.8
Exceptional
150 reviews
Price from
US$143
per night

Hapuku River Terrace a Eco Tiny House escape is located in Kaikoura and offers a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Superb location, beautiful house, everything we needed had been thought of. The outside bath was amazing!

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9.8
Exceptional
126 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

Art Deco No. 2 Apartment is located in Picton. The air-conditioned accommodation is 200 metres from Picton Memorial Park Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary... Everything. An outstanding place to stay.

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9.3
Superb
232 reviews
Price from
US$142
per night

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