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At the resort, the rooms include a desk and a balcony with a mountain view. Each room comes with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a stovetop. All rooms at Driftaway Queenstown are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Amazing place and outstanding facilities such kitchen, playground, and laundry. Nice view and location. Amazing staying in the studio self contained

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9.3
Wonderful
826 reviews
Price from
$122
per night

Furneaux Lodge is located in Endeavour Inlet and has a garden and shared lounge. This resort offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The property features a restaurant.

All guest rooms at the resort are equipped with a seating area. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower, while some rooms have a kitchen. Guest rooms will provide guests with an oven. Peaceful and very nice place in paradise.

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9.2
Wonderful
198 reviews
Price from
$226
per night

Te Mahia Bay Resort offers accommodation in Kenepuru Sounds. The resort has a barbecue and a private beach area.

A TV with satellite channels. All rooms have lounges and seating areas to relax after a busy day. Enjoy a cup of tea from your balcony or patio. Each room includes a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. Beautiful view of the bay, a balcony and large windows to enjoy the surroundings.

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9.4
Wonderful
283 reviews
Price from
$134
per night

Situated in the picturesque Canterbury high country, Fable Terrace Downs Resort features all day dining, an 18 hole golf course and a range of outdoor activities. The villas have open-plan living spaces with gas fires. Guests can enjoy free on-site parking. Fantastic views of Mt. Hutt, adjacent to nice golf course, superb meal from restaurant, courteous staff, washer/dryer.

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9
Wonderful
702 reviews
Price from
$220
per night

Azur Lodge offers private villas in a secluded part of Sunshine Bay. It features panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu, free Wi-Fi and a private shuttle service. It is a 5-minute drive to central Queenstown. Peaceful mountaintop location away from the bustle of the waterfront but close enough to enjoy restaurants and shops. Fantastic views!

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9.8
Exceptional
114 reviews
Price from
$944
per night

Accommodation options at Millbrook Resort accommodation includes open-plan Deluxe Studios, spacious One and Two Bedroom Suites with a fully equipped kitchen and a variety of luxurious Resort Homes. All accommodation offer great views of the mountains, golf course or resort grounds. The suite was spacious and had fantastic views of the mountains and grounds. The Mini bar supplies were very good and red wine was delicious at a reasonable price. The shuttle bus to Arrowtown was very useful. All staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The breakfast was superb with plenty of choice. The meal in the Millhouse was gorgeous. A fantastic place to stay.

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9.1
Wonderful
553 reviews
Price from
$345
per night

Facilities include a luxury day spa, outdoor heated infinity swimming pool with spa pool, and a fully equipped fitness centre. The lodge’s stylish shared lounge and dining spaces feature open fireplaces. Beautiful and stunning property in a peaceful location close to town. Incredible food and service and amenities

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9.8
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$1,137
per night

Situated on a 10-acre property, 18 km north of Takaka, Adrift In Golden Bay- Absolute Beachfront Villas Cottages & Apartments offers access to a private beach. Free Wi-Fi is available at the property.

All rooms at Adrift In Golden Bay- Absolute Beachfront Villas come with open-plan living areas, beach views and outdoor barbecue facilities Beautiful location. Our Villa overlooked the water. We enjoyed making breakfast each morning with the ingredients provided by the host.

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9.8
Exceptional
25 reviews
Price from
$244
per night

Methven Resort is just a 5-minute walk from the heart of Methven and a 3-minute drive from Methven Golf Club. Christchurch is a 1-hour and 10-minute drive away.

All heated rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. Also on offer ironing facilities and a bathroom. Very nice staff, clean, nice beds and linen. Complementary pool table and breakfast. Surprisingly good value for money.

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8.6
Excellent
1,006 reviews
Price from
$79
per night

Deep In the heart of west coast glacier country, Rainforest Retreat offers a range of accommodation set amongst lush native bush in the Franz Josef township.

Rainforest Retreat offers a range of accommodation from luxury tree huts to backpackers rooms. Clean bathrooms & showers and there were blow dryers and straighteners Huge walk in fridge and really well equipped kitchen

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8.6
Excellent
2,007 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

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