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Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away. Excellent location right opposite the hot springs. Wonderful welcome by Debbie at reception who also gave us an orientation of the inn. Excellent kitchen facilities you can use if you want to. Very clean and well appointed room. Exceeded our expectations and very good value for money.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,342 reviews
Price from
$101
per night

Each unit has a balcony offering mountain views, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A toaster, a fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels. Very well appointed space, with everything we needed to be comfortable. The lounge chairs facing an incredible view were comfortable for winding down after a long day of travel. Place was very clean, newly renovated. Had a comfortable bed and great shower. We received information on self entry just prior to our arrival. Entry was very smooth. Would stay there again.

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9.5
Exceptional
128 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

Located in Dunedin and only 13 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, The Views provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house is located 13 km from Taieri Gorge Railway and 14 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. The view was stunning and the room was exceptionally clean.

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9.7
Exceptional
234 reviews
Price from
$71
per night

This air-conditioned bed and breakfast comes with a fully equipped kitchenette, a seating area, a dining area and a satellite flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. We loved everything about the property. Very comfortable, clean and located in a beautiful part of NZ. The owners Sarah and Shane know how to make you feel welcome and go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your stay.

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9.7
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
$92
per night

The bed and breakfast is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hair dryer. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Kelly is an absolutely perfect host and her unit was a home away from home. The unit was immaculately clean and Kelly has really gone above and beyond to make one's stay at 3-mile BnB amazing. The unit has all the necessary amenities (except for a stove/oven) and Kelly has provided a wonderful little breakfast spread and assortment of coffee and tea. Kelly also provides a the guests with lots of options for activities in the surrounding area which is very helpful. The friendly pigs (Charlotte and Wilbur) were a lovely bonus!

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9.7
Exceptional
182 reviews

Located just 28 km from Central Otago District Council, Studio 585 provides accommodation in Alexandra with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as bicycle parking. Featuring private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Michele and Geoff are warm hospitable hosts.!Thouggtful touches throughout...excellent powershower/ bathr, lovely linens. Tastefully decorated.warm, cosy, Muesli, milk treats in fridge! Gorgeous location.parking! Like home!5min from town but in the country..

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9.5
Exceptional
147 reviews
Price from
$77
per night

Located in Appleby and only 15 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Berryfields 64 provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 16 km from Trafalgar Park. Guests can make use of a garden. It was amazing, all was supper new, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was a great touch. Simply perfect, exactly what we needed

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9.2
Wonderful
111 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Located in Picton, Moana BnB, Picton provides accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. It was a great place to stay for the ferry, great access to parking and very comfortable stay.

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9.1
Wonderful
139 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

The guest house is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. It was perfect as a sole traveller after being awake for 27 hours, I required a comfortable bed in a quiet location.

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9.5
Exceptional
160 reviews
Price from
$77
per night

Located in Twizel in the Canterbury region, The Cabin provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain and garden views. Guests can make use of a garden.

This air-conditioned guest house comes with a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Very nice and cozy log house, would be good for solo traveller or couple without too much luggage. Clean, warm and comfortable.

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9.2
Wonderful
121 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

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