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The 10 Best South Island Bed and Breakfasts - B&Bs in South Island, New Zealand

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Mapua

The bed and breakfast provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The interiors were amazing! Very modern and minimalistic. Fully equipped. The garden was beautiful and Nicky was super friendly and kind. One of the best places we've stayed at.

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9.7
Exceptional
181 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

The Empty Nest

Geraldine

Located in Geraldine in the Canterbury region, The Empty Nest has a garden. The property features garden views. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The 1-bedroom guest house is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Clean and close to the village centre

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9.5
Exceptional
163 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

Views over Tasman, New luxury boutique studio overlooking the Tasman Sea

Greymouth

Situated in Greymouth and only 11 km from Greymouth Railway Station, Views over Tasman, New luxury boutique studio overlooking the Tasman Sea features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property was built in 2021 and has air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The property offers barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture. This was a beautiful well stocked room overlooking the Tasman Sea. The owner was very helpful and nice!

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9.8
Exceptional
162 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru

Timaru

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Timaru, where guests can make the most of its seasonal outdoor swimming pool and garden. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Mel and Greg were wonderful and helpful hosts. Delicious breakfast! We would stay there again and again.

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9.3
Superb
101 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Dalkeith Boutique Bed & Breakfast

Kaiapoi

Dalkeith Boutique Bed & Breakfast has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Kaiapoi, 20 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. The property features city views and is 20 km from Canterbury Museum and 21 km from Hagley Park. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The breakfast was amazing and you were even given a menu to select your choices. A cooked breakfast was also an option. We had breakfast in our room, which was a nice touch.

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9.3
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

Studio or Cabin on Whitby

Nelson

At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a outdoor furniture. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle. The units include a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Amazing property! Gorgeous space, amazing views, great communication, every amenity. David and Dandy were wonderful.

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9.2
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

Fairhall Lodge

Blenheim

All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a coffee machine, a shower, bathrobes and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms have a patio. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Excellent location, easy to get around to all tourist areas. Breakfast was great

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9.2
Superb
217 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

64 Mandalea B&B

Ohoka

Featuring a garden and views of garden, 64 Mandalea B&B is a recently renovated bed and breakfast located in Ohoka, 30 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The bed and breakfast also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Fantastic place, like from a movie. Peaceful yet close to shops and restaurants, large, airy, open, beautiful.

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9.6
Exceptional
335 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House

Nelson

Situated in Nelson, 7.4 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring barbecue facilities, the property is located within 8 km of Trafalgar Park. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available. Spacious 2 bedroom lodge like house on the side of a hill in North Nelson. Super quiet with a gorgeous night sky. We stayed in the largest unit that had a full kitchen and laundry plus a large living room. A comfortable stop for the 4 of us after the bustle of Wellington. Stayed after taking the ferry to Picton and then driving through wine country. Mark is a great host!

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9.1
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

The Salty Bushman B&B

Kaka Point

Offering barbecue facilities and sea view, The Salty Bushman B&B is located in Kaka Point, a few steps from Port Molyneux Beach and 1.3 km from Kaka Point Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the bed and breakfast's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Location, accommodation and Service (Friendliness) was second to none

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9.6
Exceptional
126 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

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