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295 on Tay Motel

Invercargill

295 on Tay Motel provides rooms in Invercargill near Rugby Park Stadium and Southern Institute of Technology. This 4-star motel offers free WiFi. The motel features family rooms.

At the motel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms come with a kettle, while selected rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The staffs assisted very well, their friendliness is over expectation. The room is clean and function very well. There are dish washing machine, laundry machine, heater, portable fan/heater, microwave, stove/oven, and more. You just need to carry your clothes in and make it like home.

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9
Wonderful
1,168 reviews
Price from
$107
per night

Akaroa Criterion Motel

Akaroa

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. Wonderful small hotel with views and balconies looking out over the water. Restaurants, bars and coffee shops are all within walking distance. Very friendly and attentive staff. Really made you feel welcome.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,162 reviews
Price from
$101
per night

Scenicland Motels

Greymouth

Offering free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking, the Scenicland Motels is located in Greymouth. All accommodation offers a TV with satellite channels and air-conditioning.

Greymouth Scenicland Motels is 3 minutes' walk from shops and restaurants and 200m from the Greymouth District Aquatic Centre. It is 15 minutes' walk from the beach. Shantytown is 10 minutes' drive away. The tour desk can arrange cycling along the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail, hiking and fishing trips. Very spacious, comfortable beds, large refrigerator, great inverter, very quiet as a long way from the main road. We really enjoyed our stay.

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9
Wonderful
1,385 reviews
Price from
$103
per night

Panorama Motel

Kaikoura

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. Very nice and comfortable room well furnished and kitchen full equipped. The room is large, and good kitchen space. Extremely CLEAN. Everything you would need. Beautiful sea view directly from the room in a quiet place, Just outside the room a nice private patio area and garden, with chairs and table. Car park near the room and I saw laundry room (not used). Nice welcoming.

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9
Wonderful
1,061 reviews
Price from
$118
per night

Aoraki Court Motel

Mount Cook Village

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. Friendly staff, nice view and good service

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9.2
Wonderful
1,506 reviews
Price from
$280
per night

Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge

Wanaka

Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views. Just 4 minutes’ drive from Lake Wanaka, the property features free WiFi and barbecue facilities. it was in a beautiful setting, the facility is new, and the hosts are very accommodating

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9
Wonderful
1,101 reviews
Price from
$134
per night

Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

Hanmer Springs

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. amazing motel, well serviced with all your needs including laundry facilities, private, friendly, beautiful outlook, fabulous location will definitely be back as it was great value and more.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

Archway Motels & Chalets

Wanaka

Archway Motels & Chalets offers quiet and secluded accommodation, only 200 metres from Lake Wanaka. Set on 2 acres of gardens featuring native trees, tulips, roses and fruit trees, the spacious grounds include a covered BBQ area with picnic tables. Modern rooms and comfortable beds. Very quiet. Room had everything we needed. Great location.

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9
Wonderful
1,642 reviews
Price from
$164
per night

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson

Just 350 metres from Nelson's CBD and award-winning cafes, restaurants and shops, Palazzo Motor Lodge offers accommodation with air-conditioning and double glazing in all apartments. The self-catering apartments also include free unlimited WiFi, and a Smart TV. Very welcoming and friendly service, with great recommendations for Nelson and the area. Our apartment was comfortable and nicely furnished with everything we needed for our stay. Location is very convenient for sightseeing around Nelson. We were able to walk most everywhere. Wish we could have stayed longer!

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9.3
Wonderful
1,063 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

Northwood Motor Lodge

Christchurch

Northwood Motor Lodge is a 4-star motel on the edge of Christchurch, only 8km from the airport. The motel offers modern, air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

The motel is located within large grounds and has a great garden. Leisure facilities include a barbecue area, and playground. Super friendly staff. Close to the airport and grocery store. Very clean and comfortable.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,269 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

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