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Located in Twizel, Ben Ohau Villa provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The villa has a picnic area and a hot tub.

Guests at the villa can enjoy relaxing moments in the wellness area or in the the garden. The size, the facilities and the view

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9.4
Superb
138 reviews
Price from
US$399
per night

Marina Terrace Apartments, Wanaka has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Wanaka, 2.5 km from Puzzling World. It is located 2.2 km from The Wanaka Tree and features a lift. Guests can use the spa centre and the fitness centre, or enjoy lake views. Excellent and central location with beautiful views. Everything was just perfect. Very well done appartments- state of Art’. Everything was thoughtfully placed, beautifully kitchen, bedrooms and sitting area. Lots of towels. Couldn’t ask for more.

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9.2
Superb
308 reviews
Price from
US$273
per night

Rainforest Deluxe in Franz Josef provides accommodation with a terrace, a bar and a spa and wellness centre. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel features family rooms. Location was great close to all travel organisers They also have laundry facilities if needed

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9.4
Superb
169 reviews
Price from
US$173
per night

37 km from Moeraki Boulders in Oamaru, The Old Confectionery features accommodation with access to beauty services. The property features sea and city views, and is 2.6 km from Bushy Beach. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. What a delightful apartment in Oamaru! We thought this was such a cool place, we wished we could have stayed more than one night. Very clean, well equipped, very comfortable- definitely a great choice for the area. There was also a snack left for us which was sweet. Highly recommend, we'd go back!

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9.6
Exceptional
420 reviews
Price from
US$221
per night

Located at the heart of the Central Otago wine region and just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa offers luxury accommodation, 5-star personal service, an on-site restaurant and a Day spa. The 24 private villas feature views over the organic vineyards and the mountains of Gibbston. The property itself was lovely, tranquil, and romantic. Rooms were super clean and comfy. The food at the lodge restaurant was excellent. The staff members (all of them) were truly exceptional. Welcoming, kind, and thoughtful people. The evening wine tasting was superb. Our host was engaging and very knowledgeable about all of the wines from the region. She made us feel welcome.

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9.3
Superb
169 reviews
Price from
US$441
per night

Stopforths Motel features spacious and luxurious accommodation just 450 metres from the centre of Hokitka. Opening in 2018, guests can admire the Southern Alps views or the stars on an astronomy tour.

Every motel room offers a luxurious bathroom fitted with a spa bath, shower and free toiletries. Air conditioning will ensure guests are comfortable in any season. Large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and free WiFi are provided for entertainment. Very nice accommodations. Big room with kitchen and modern bathroom. Bed was comfortable and AC was an option.

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9.3
Superb
363 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, mountain view and a patio, Minaret Ridge Retreat is located in Wanaka. Situated on the beachfront, this property has a spa and wellness centre, free bikes and a garden. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free guest house features a hot spring bath. Location, cleanliness and lovely host

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9.6
Exceptional
186 reviews
Price from
US$112
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. This is the place that you fall in love with immediately, the facilities were terrific the owners , serge and Maria they make you feel like home , breakfast is perfect and the spa is just the cherry on top of this perfection , we enjoyed our night and highly recommend it

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9.7
Exceptional
338 reviews
Price from
US$86
per night

This 2-bedroom holiday home is a 2-minute drive from The Cairns Golf Course and a 3-minute drive from Church of the Good Shepard. Tekapo Springs and Alpine Springs & Spa are both 4 minutes’ drive away. We loved our stay at Lexi Lodge, this lodge is really something very special. The place was perfectly cleaned, had all the amenities you'd expect and need and the beds were super comfy. Staff and really friendly and helpful The lodge is in a perfect spot for some peace and quiet, late night stargazing, and a wonderful relax in the hot tub! During the day you can feed the animals who are.all friendly and happy to see guests! We cannot wait to come back

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9.6
Exceptional
134 reviews
Price from
US$235
per night

Just a 10-minute walk from Kaiteriteri Beach, Kimi Ora Eco Resort offers rooms with a balcony and sea views. Guests enjoy free WiFi, free breakfast and a range of facilities including a spa and wellness centre. LOVED everything about Kimi Ora and would happily stay there again. Our room had the most amazing view, the restaurant was excellent and the massage treatment was wonderful.

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9.2
Superb
404 reviews
Price from
US$175
per night

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