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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. Niicky is a lovely, friendly host who was ready to answer any questions about the area without being intrusive. She greeted us with delicious home-bake scones, & gave us the recipe. The b&b is situated in a gorgeous, well-kept garden:

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9.7
Exceptional
182 reviews
Price from
$104
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. Fiona was so welcoming and helpful. And the little cottage was so comfortable, surrounded by a lovely garden and white picket fence. Just wanted to move in and stay.

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9.5
Exceptional
163 reviews
Price from
$83
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
$142
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. It's my favorite house we've ever lived in. I have to say it's dream house. The house is warm and beautifully furnished, the details of the decoration are well done, and the flowers also very beautiful. Male made a good breakfast, she is enthusiastic and tought us how to make bread. Highly recommend staying here! We'll stay here again if we come to New Zealand again.

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9.3
Wonderful
101 reviews
Price from
$117
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. Stunning villa and lovely owner.

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9.3
Wonderful
104 reviews
Price from
$104
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. Great views over Tasman Bay. Handy to the city centre and to the beach.. Modern, clean apartment, great spa pool

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9.2
Wonderful
114 reviews
Price from
$70
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. Nice location if touring Marlborough area wineries. The house was nicely stocked with proper glassware and dishes. Was also offered free use of kitchen, which we took advantage of one evening. A very pleasant place to hang for a couple days.

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9.2
Wonderful
217 reviews
Price from
$124
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. this was only the first night of 4 over a week but have to say = why cant all places be like this - house is lovely judith very friendly - and helped when i needed some tools for the bike :) nice deck out the back to sit and chill out - restaurant/cafe not far away and rangiora close breakfast contintental but fruit yog cereal all the tea you can - more than enough

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9.6
Exceptional
336 reviews
Price from
$44
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. Location was amazing. Remote and peaceful. Nice to be disconnected and relaxed. Our dog Penny loved it and it was so nice to be able to take her on holiday instead of leaving her behind. We will be back!

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9.1
Wonderful
112 reviews
Price from
$118
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
$116
per night

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