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Located in Dunedin, near Otago Museum, Taieri Gorge Railway and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Sahara Guest House has a shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. Very comfortable. The staff, I’m guessing owners, were so warm and receptive. It just felt very homey

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9.1
Superb
1,006 reviews
Price from
US$68
per night

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 and extra comfy bed. Very relaxed place with great communal lounge and full use of kitchen. It is across the road from the Springs with a good restaurant next door. The forest walks/trail rides are at the end of the street. Close to the shops too.

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9.1
Superb
1,336 reviews
Price from
US$98
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. Very well appointed space, with everything we needed to be comfortable. The lounge chairs facing an incredible view were comfortable for winding down after a long day of travel. Place was very clean, newly renovated. Had a comfortable bed and great shower. We received information on self entry just prior to our arrival. Entry was very smooth. Would stay there again.

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9.5
Exceptional
133 reviews
Price from
US$98
per night

Located in Dunedin and only 13 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, The Views provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house is located 13 km from Taieri Gorge Railway and 14 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests.

The guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. This guest house is non-smoking and soundproof. The view was stunning and the room was exceptionally clean.

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9.8
Exceptional
249 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

The guest house is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a patio with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Lovely little cozy studio. Very nice muesli for breakfast, the bedlinens/towels were all really lovely quality and it was a great added extra to be able to play some mini golf! Only stayed one night but would have loved staying for longer.

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9.6
Exceptional
152 reviews
Price from
US$76
per night

Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with desk and dressing room. At the guest house, some units are fitted with a kettle and fruits.

Guests at the guest house can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. It was very comfortable and clean. Great breakfast.

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9.2
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

The guest house is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Beautiful surrounding areas and a wonderful place to stay close to Dunedin. Clean and comfortable and the hosts were wonderful - they came to check on us and offered a towel change which was very appreciated. Really great place to relax away from the city.

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9.5
Exceptional
166 reviews
Price from
US$75
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. Beautifully appointed, very tastefully decorated. Space is limited but the pictures and description are 100% accurate. The Cabin is cozy and very comfortable.

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9.2
Superb
122 reviews

Offering a garden and river view, Top of the world studio nestled in the rock is located in Queensberry, 24 km from The Wanaka Tree and 38 km from Central Otago District Council. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 20 km from Puzzling World.

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. The views were amazing and the hosts were lovely

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9.6
Exceptional
158 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Enchanted Escape is a recently renovated guest house in Picton, where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2 km from Picton Memorial Park Beach. Lovely stay here had everything you needed, beautifully done, if anything bathroom very much on the small side!

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9.2
Superb
167 reviews
Price from
US$92
per night

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