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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. We loved the history and quaintness of this special hotel. The rooms, gardens, and bar were all very comfortable and welcoming. I highly recommend stopping here if you are driving through Cardrona.

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9.1
Superb
1,398 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. Our comfortable room had a couch and chair as well as a balcony.

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9.3
Superb
1,044 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. Aoraki Court Motel is a small and well situated Motel in the Aoraki Village area. The room was very comfortable and had extraordinary views towards the mountains. The bed vas large and very comfortable and the bathroom was large and nice. The staff was friendly and service minded making our stay safe and comfortable.

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9.2
Superb
1,087 reviews
Price from
US$352
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. It was clean and it had everything we needed for our short stay

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9.3
Superb
1,760 reviews
Price from
US$75
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. Comfortable bed, plenty of space, good parking, friendly owner.

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Superb
1,660 reviews
Price from
US$144
per night

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. The room is very spacious and clean. The staff are warm and welcoming. The location is very good. It also has a gym and an outside pool.

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9
Superb
2,200 reviews
Price from
US$80
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. Clean, quiet, comfortable -- all you could want for a night's rest. The host was exceedingly warm and friendly. Resonably priced. We truly enjoyed our stay here.

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9.1
Superb
1,073 reviews
Price from
US$96
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. The place was clean and spacious and had everything we needed. Check in and out process quite straightforward, and they even gave us a late check out. Parking available but we didnt use it. We walked to local restaurant.

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9
Superb
1,337 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. Beautiful room with wrap around balcony & stunning views. Dinner in the castle was also an otherworldly & pretty unique experience.

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9.1
Superb
1,455 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

Situated in Akaroa and only 400 metres from Akaroa Beach, Blythcliffe features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a terrace. Rooms include a patio with garden views. Delightful gardens, sculptures,trails, birds,and eels in the stream. John and Lesley were terrific at giving us information and a fantastic breakfast that looked wonderful and tasted superb.

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9.3
Superb
255 reviews
Price from
US$165
per night

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