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Set within 3.7 km of Central Otago District Council and 34 km of Kawarau Suspension Bridge, Harvest Park Studios Accommodation provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cromwell. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation features a patio. The aparthotel also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Room is quite big and clean. Love the bathroom, I with I could make my bathroom like this 😅 love the towel warmer .

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9.3
Wonderful
1,248 reviews
Price from
$104
per night

Located in Dunedin, near Otago Museum, Taieri Gorge Railway and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Sahara Guest House has a shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. Very comfortable. The staff, I’m guessing owners, were so warm and receptive. It just felt very homey

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9.1
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
Price from
$71
per night

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Great location and nice clean comfortable apartment with all the essential supplies. Checkin/Checkout was hassle free as the staff had sent detailed instructions in advance. Parking right in front of the ground floor apartment made things super comfortable.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,651 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

Set in Kaikoura, 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The motel is centrally situated, couple of cafes next door and a 5 minute walk to the town centre and whaleway station road for whale watching. The girl working reception was very friendly and welcoming. Great shower pressure and comfy beds.

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9
Wonderful
1,388 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Located in Hokitika, 1.5 km from Hokitika Beach, Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. This 4-star holiday park offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The holiday park features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. This is one of the finest places in the area. It offers a comfortable and exceptionally clean environment, conveniently located near the city center. The staff are highly professional, and there is a well-designed play area that is perfect for children.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,057 reviews
Price from
$58
per night

Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Very large, comfortably furnished, comfortable bed, beautiful terrace, huge kitchen equipment, everything there for the big laundry, heating in the bathroom, good Wi-Fi.

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9.4
Wonderful
1,218 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

Set in a quiet tree lined location, Golden Leaf Apartments is a 5-minute walk from the city centre and a range of cafes and bars. The Classic Motorcycle Mecca is 1 km away while Bill Richardson Transport World is 3 km from the property. Free WiFi is available. Well equipped, clean, nice interior decoration, parking, quiet, green view, near shops and park

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9.1
Wonderful
1,413 reviews
Price from
$113
per night

Picton Waterfront Apartments offer spacious, modern, self-contained accommodation in the heart of Picton. Each apartment boasts a private balcony with stunning views of Picton Harbour, Marina and the famous Marlborough Sounds.

All apartments are within 2 minutes' walk of Picton Village, local cafes, restaurants, and the Marina. The ferry and train terminals are 5 minutes' walk away. Beautiful waterfront view and Kim is very helpful. Huge kitchen and central location

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9.3
Wonderful
1,415 reviews
Price from
$152
per night

Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course.. All accommodation features satellite TV and electric blankets. Super amazing apartments and incredible host. Contemporary, modern & spacious.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,126 reviews
Price from
$127
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. Clean Well equipped kitchen and bath

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9.3
Wonderful
1,734 reviews
Price from
$76
per night

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