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The hotel was in a really convenient location in Picton.....you could walk to anything in less than 10 minutes. The owners are new and are trying their best to spruce up the hotel which is taking a good deal of their time. They are a lovely couple who go out of their way to make you feel right at home. Everything in the hotel is spotless and squeaky clean. They also had a nice choice of breakfast items for you to start your day, We stayed here twice, once as we came on to the South Island and once as we were to leave it.

This is probably the nicest accommodation in Hokitika. It is a very modern renovation of the old fire station. There are units on two levels. The unit was nicely furnished and reasonably well equipped. As we are finding on this South Island tour there is a very loose and broad definition of kitchenette. This unit had a small fridge, sink, microwave (with various cooking vessels to be used), a kettle and a toaster. There is no hob or electric fry pan. We had to get a bit creative the night we cooked in.

First Light Kaikoura is a self contained apartment with its own entrance on a bluff above Kaikoura. It is very clean and comfortable, we loved the views from the balcony. Tracy, Murray and their daughter are excellent hosts and really nice people. We were fortunate to have the opportunity to stay at First Light Kaikoura and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Kaikoura, which should be on everybody’s South Island Itinerary.

Our flight arrived in the late afternoon and this property was so conveniently located next door to Christchurch Int’l Airport and the Countdown supermarket was within a few minutes walk from the hotel, so we picked up fruits, water right there before starting our South Island road trip the following morning. Room was clean and comfortable. Recommended!

This hotel was a standout in our 11 day South Island road trip. It was exceptionally clean and the beds and lines were top notch. The owners of the hotel were so kind and welcoming. And having two bedrooms and a living room were perfect for our family of four. It was a great stop between Kaikoura and Mount Cook. Wish we could have stayed longer!

HUGE place and all amenities covered. Fireplace is a nice touch and we were kindly given an apartment with good mountain views even if it was at the back of the resort. Beautiful place and comfortable beds, setting the standard for all hotels we've been to here in South Island.

This is definitely one of the most comfortable places we stayed in the South Island. The hotel is very well located and staff is friendly. We arrived there late night , so we were afraid of not finding a place to have a dinner. Fortunately there a cafe / bar nearby.

Great location for a quick night in Picton and on to the Bluebridge ferry to Wellington the next day. Staff was great. The room was huge and there was a large jetted tub for a relaxing soak after a vigorous tour of the south island of New Zealand.

Fabulous hotel with possibly best views of any hotel in South Island. Staff were friendly and helpful. Dinner was good. Great bar with fireplace. View from our room was amazing! Loved this hotel. Would definitely stay again. Very good value.

Easily the best hostel I've stayed at on the South Island. Super relaxed friendly vibe. Really nice indoor and outdoor common areas with board games and musical instruments. Unlimited reliable wifi. Free chocolate pudding in the evenings

My favorite hostel on South Island so far. Had a great stay. Clean, comfortable. Coffee, tea, cookie available anytime. Loved soup with garlic bread one night.

Best apartment that we stayed in our whole trip to the South Island! New and clean facilities, fully equipped with amenities. Staff was excellent!

Nice friendly country hotel. Nice to have a home cooked meal while traveling around the south island.

Everything is nice in there. Rooms are pretty big and clean with nice view and Breakfast was great and plenty.

The cleanliness, the views and the comfortable beds and pillows.

The rest of our time with the Braemar was excellent. Awesome and friendly staff, awesome spa and excellent kitchen. We would like to go there again 😊

We love the Rydges. The view from breakfast is also amazing!!

It was amazing!! It was beautiful and the staff was really great. The inn was impeccably clean and very comfortable. I would highly recommend choosing this facility!

Amenities and fit out of 2 bedroom apartments were awesome! Spacious and well appointed perfect for a family. Great location only 5 mins walk to the pools.

Mauria Springs is an exceptional place. The natural beauty, magic and healing powers of the mountains and hot springs are only enhanced by the new owner's care, thoughtfulness and understanding of nature, quality and life. The cabin (glamping) we stayed in was warm, cozy, comfortable, clean and minimalistic - very zen! The bathrobes provided are comfortable and give a very luxurious effect. Exploring the beautiful grounds is a magical experience. From mountains to native forest, home made treats to various Japanese treasures to be discovered.. The dining and lounging areas are very nice. There are a selection of games including chess which are delightful to play by the roaring fire. The food is delicious and of very high quality, both ingredients and taste. The staff are all very friendly, approachable, knowledgable and helpful. The hot springs are the best we have ever been to. Very natural/healing/therapeutic/soothing/luxurious/delightful/beautiful/peaceful. The experience of the hot springs is enhanced by the sauna and cold plunge pool (which you should definitely make the most of - there are numerous beneficial mental/physical/emotional/spiritua healingl properties) We really appreciate all the effort that has gone into making such a wonderful place. A lot of thought and care has been put in. There is no guilt with over-indulging as everything is so sustainable.. power and heating is all hyrdo-powered! The food is ethically sourced, mostly local and seasonal. There are many fun, inspirational and vitality-increasing activities including Yoga, Sauna infusion and Nature Walks. I would recommend staying two nights to get the full benefits of this natural paradise. I hope Mauria Springs encourages others to create such places that one leaves feeling inspired and full of life and vitality.. and demonstrates this can be done without exploiting the Earth or each other. Thank you Kim & Co. Kate & Henri.