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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Very clean, beautiful apartments, very well furnished. The owners were amazing, very kind and helpful.

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9.2
Superb
1,657 reviews
Price from
US$114
per night

Set in Kaikoura, 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. A good place to stay and traveling in kaikoura.

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9
Superb
1,405 reviews
Price from
US$112
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
Superb
1,056 reviews
Price from
US$117
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. Comfortable, clean, beautiful views

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9
Superb
1,433 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

Offering full access to park facilities, Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park provides bright accommodation with balcony, toaster and electric kettle. Highfield Golf Course is a 3-minute drive away.

Timaru TOP 10 Park is a 6-minute drive from Caroline Bay Park and Aorangi Park. Centennial Park is an 11-minute drive away. This accommodation was amazing I can not fault it,we will definitely be staying there again next time we are down.

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9
Superb
1,071 reviews
Price from
US$61
per night

Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course.. All accommodation features satellite TV and electric blankets. Really really nice apartments with lots of space & perfect for a long stay. Spacious, outside of town, washer & dryer, full kitchen. Each room is like a mini hotel room with mini fridge & microwave. Heaters in the bathroom & nice large soak tub.

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9.1
Superb
1,127 reviews
Price from
US$125
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. It was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly

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9
Superb
1,066 reviews
Price from
US$105
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. Best accommodation during our 3 weeks in New Zealand.

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9.5
Exceptional
128 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Set in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, Waterscape Apartment features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Akaroa Beach. Very comfortable apartment. It had everything we needed, was spotlessly clean, and the view right across the waterfront is amazing. Akaroa has a lovely community feel, restaurants, supermarket and shops are within walking distance. Our suggestion is to arrive in daylight as the drive into Akaroa is beautiful. We had booked for only one night but had to stay for three due to a storm and flooded roads, our host Jackie was exceptionally kind to us during that time.

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9.2
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

Situated in Timaru, within 600 metres of Caroline Bay Beach, Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. A gem of a place to stay. Beautifully furnished and very comfortable with lovely views of the bay. Easy walking distance to the shops and a bar a few steps away. We have been staying in lots of different apartments over the last few months and this was one of the best.

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9.8
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
US$138
per night

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