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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. Lovely spacious suite with basic kitchen and partial ocean views. Centre of town location- walk to shops and cafes. Lovely welcoming host.

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9.3
Superb
1,040 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views. Just good old down to earth folk

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9
Superb
1,477 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel is located high in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, within Arthur’s Pass Village. Just 300 metres from Arthur’s Pass train Station, it offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Great location for hikes in the area and see Keas. We enjoyed the hospitality and warm rooms after a day out. Kitchen had all we needed. We would happily stay there again!

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9
Superb
1,152 reviews
Price from
US$87
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. Very nice place, spacious, comfortable and very clean. Great kitchen facilities. Easy check-in and check-out Awesome view. Friendly staff. Highly recommend!

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9.2
Superb
1,075 reviews
Price from
US$342
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.

Scenic Views Motel is 1.5 km from Hanmer Springs Golf Course.Towels can be hired for guests going to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, about 400 metres away. Spoke with Tony a bout and unexpected delay in our travel Emma welcomed us with a lovely smile and very welcoming nothing was a problem such a lovely place to stay in hamner

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9.1
Superb
1,080 reviews
Price from
US$94
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.

Tuscana Motor Lodge Christchurch is a 10-minute walk from Christchurch Casino. Christchurch International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The motel staff were very friendly and helpful. Upon check-in they gave us a city map, provided some suggestions on what to see, and answered our questions. The room was clean and comfortable. The location was great. Road access was easy and it was a short, easy walk into town.

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9
Superb
1,339 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Just 400 metres from the award-winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Alpine Garden Motel offers a terrace with stunning mountain views. Free Wi-Fi and a private patio with garden views is standard in all rooms. Free parking is available on site. Manager was great and helpful.

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9.1
Superb
1,025 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, colour TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided.

This motel’s facilities include a children's playground, barbecue facilities and shared laundry. Free off-street car parking is provided. Broadband internet access is available in the reception area. Friendly staff, nice and quiet location and very clean.

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9
Superb
1,123 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

Northwood Motor Lodge is a 4-star motel on the edge of Christchurch, only 8km from the airport. The motel offers modern, air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

The motel is located within large grounds and has a great garden. Leisure facilities include a barbecue area, and playground. Super friendly staff. Close to the airport and grocery store. Very clean and comfortable.

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9.4
Superb
1,326 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

At the motel every room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Every room comes with a kettle, while selected rooms include a patio and others also provide guests with mountain views. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Stayed 1 night, very clean, very comfortable, and very spacious. One of the better motels we've stayed at for 1 night in hanmer, we've stayed in a few. Loveliest hosts and provided towels for the hot pools. Bonus tavern come restaurant right next door and located on main street in hanmer so all amenities close by. Would definitely book again.

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9.1
Superb
184 reviews
Price from
US$98
per night

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