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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. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation features a patio. The aparthotel also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. High standards. well oqupied kitchen. quite area. everything is new.

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9.3
Superb
1,200 reviews
Price from
US$99
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. The guest house is in a beautiful building with plenty of space. The location was very close to town, university and Botanical gardens. Breakfast was a lovely bonus! Staff were incredibly friendly too!

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9
Superb
1,007 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. Amazing location, great living space and feels modern and new.

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9.1
Superb
1,664 reviews
Price from
US$126
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. Immaculately clean. Large kitchen with all required utensils, cutlery, crockery, fridges, stoves, and microwave ovens. Loose standing units ensured privacy. Bathrooms clean and heated.

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9.3
Superb
1,103 reviews
Price from
US$61
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. Nice house, well equipped, clean and comfortable. Close to the center. The hosts are nice amd welcoming.

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9.4
Superb
1,238 reviews
Price from
US$117
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
1,327 reviews
Price from
US$106
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. Spacious and clean with everything we needed

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9.3
Superb
1,401 reviews
Price from
US$168
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. Fantastic ! What a wonderful apatement to stay ! Of all.comforts. Beautiful kitchen, lovely bed and a super bathroom. And Deva is a perfect host! She arranged the Whale Watch for us and we were even allowed to use the Mtb for a ride to Kaikoura center. She even took us downtown 2x because we didn't have a car. Awesome !!! Thank you Deva !!! You are amazing !

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9.1
Superb
1,118 reviews
Price from
US$120
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. Well designed apartment, warm, beautifully decorated & in an excellent location.

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9.3
Superb
1,773 reviews
Price from
US$98
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. Very well maintained, great location

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8.9
Fabulous
1,129 reviews
Price from
US$185
per night

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