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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
1,341 reviews
Price from
$102
per night

Situated in Kaikoura, 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach, Austin Heights - Kaikoura features a garden and views of the garden. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Comfortable studio, with balcony. Nice relax seats. And indeed a very nice view.

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9.5
Exceptional
128 reviews
Price from
$97
per night

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. Coziness, amenities and responsive host.

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9.2
Wonderful
121 reviews

Featuring garden views, The Bunkhouse provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 39 km from Mt. Lyford. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Very nice place , tidy , great host , made an awesome breakfast , my son loved the cool bunk beds Nice views

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9.6
Exceptional
138 reviews
Price from
$66
per night

Located in Sumner, Cave Rock Guest House offers beachfront accommodation 300 metres from Sumner Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden and barbecue facilities. This guest house provides free private parking and luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. Great hosts. Even allowed us to use their surf boards.

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9.2
Wonderful
255 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

The spacious guest house comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. A dressing room, laundry service and full-day security are also available. Lovely peaceful setting and friendly, helpful owners.

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9.5
Exceptional
124 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Situated in Mitcham in the Canterbury region, Woodlands Green has a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor seating is also available at the guest house. James very friendly and helpful, nice and quite

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9.9
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
$97
per night

The guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette is fitted with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. A brand new apartment with top quality appliances and fittings. Quiet location and private parking. No expense spared and all the nice little extras have been thought about.

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9.8
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$138
per night

Located in Lake Tekapo and within 46 km of Mt. Dobson, Private Room Near the Lake - Ohau features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy lake views.

At the inn, every room comes with a patio with a mountain view. All units in Private Room Near the Lake - Ohau are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. Loved the view and bed comfort and other facilities

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9.6
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
$92
per night

This air-conditioned guest house comes with a fully equipped kitchenette, a seating area, a dining area and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Amazing location with panoramic views of Lyttelon Port and village less than 100m away, exceptionally clean and comfortable facilities and friendly hosts. Having a dog it was perfect for us with plenty of walking tracks, park and easy walking streets all around us. Thanks for having us stay at short notice and we will definitely be back.

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9.3
Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
$98
per night

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