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Featuring free WiFi, 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel is located in Christchurch, 400 metres from AMI Stadium. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and an iPod docking station is provided. Check in was easy, staff was very helpful, plenty of parking, laundry facilities available

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Wonderful
1,213 reviews
Price from
$124
per night

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room.

Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. Lovely spacious suite with basic kitchen and partial ocean views. Centre of town location- walk to shops and cafes. Lovely welcoming host.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,059 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views. Loved the view over the bay and 2 rooms worked perfectly for our family

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9
Wonderful
1,431 reviews
Price from
$113
per night

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel is located high in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, within Arthur’s Pass Village. Just 300 metres from Arthur’s Pass train Station, it offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Lovely little motel at the foot of the mountain, clean, spacious and well equipped. Staff very welcoming and lots of useful tips. Only 10 minutes walk to the village.

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9
Wonderful
1,137 reviews
Price from
$86
per night

Aoraki Court Motel is a modern accommodation located in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. All units feature great views of surrounding mountains and Mount Sefton. There is free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Fantastic location. Walking distance to the National Park and restaurant. Breathtaking views. Waking up to a clear blue sky and all the peaks in view on Nov. 7 was an unforgettable experience.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,134 reviews
Price from
$221
per night

Enjoying beautiful mountain views, Scenic Views Motel provides spacious self-catered units with a patio and full kitchen facilities. Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

Scenic Views Motel is 1.5 km from Hanmer Springs Golf Course.Towels can be hired for guests going to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, about 400 metres away. Emma and her husband run this motel perfectly. I felt very welcome. They are very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this motel.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,059 reviews
Price from
$89
per night

Free Wi-Fi access is available at Tuscana Motor Lodge, offering spacious studios and apartments with DVD player and LCD satellite TV. Christchurch city centre is only 10 minutes’ walk away.

Tuscana Motor Lodge Christchurch is a 10-minute walk from Christchurch Casino. Christchurch International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. A fabulous and homely welcoming place to stay. Can recommend.

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9
Wonderful
1,339 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

Just 400 metres from the award-winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Alpine Garden Motel offers a terrace with stunning mountain views. Free Wi-Fi and a private patio with garden views is standard in all rooms. Free parking is available on site. Owners were friendly and the place is clean and spacious! Walkable distance to town.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,034 reviews
Price from
$104
per night

The Chalets Motel offers charming self-contained cottages with scenic mountain views. Featuring a DVD library, it is just 600 metres from hot pools and Hanmer Springs’ village centre.

For leisure, mountain biking and rafting trips can be arranged at the tour desk. Other facilities include a garden, barbecue areas and a children’s playground. Lovely chalet with semi private gardens. Had a lovely feel about the place.

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9
Wonderful
1,175 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, colour TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided.

This motel’s facilities include a children's playground, barbecue facilities and shared laundry. Free off-street car parking is provided. Broadband internet access is available in the reception area. Friendly staff, nice and quiet location and very clean.

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9
Wonderful
1,056 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

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