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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 friendly people that ran the place, it had lots of personality. Far more enjoyable then a generic hotel

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9
Superb
1,002 reviews
Price from
US$69
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. This motel was one of the nicest motels we have stayed at. The view was amazing and the easy chairs very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

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9.5
Exceptional
129 reviews
Price from
US$93
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 view was stunning and the room was exceptionally clean.

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9.8
Exceptional
241 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

The units come with carpeted floor and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a shared bathroom with bidet and a hair dryer. At the homestay, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Heather is an incredibly kind and helpful host! The place is spotless and very comfortable. We truly enjoyed our stay and would happily book it again. The city center is just an easy 15-20 minute walk away, and the breakfast is delicious.

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9.3
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
US$91
per night

Located just 28 km from Central Otago District Council, Studio 585 provides accommodation in Alexandra with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as bicycle parking. Featuring private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Michele and Geoff are warm hospitable hosts.!Thouggtful touches throughout...excellent powershower/ bathr, lovely linens. Tastefully decorated.warm, cosy, Muesli, milk treats in fridge! Gorgeous location.parking! Like home!5min from town but in the country..

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9.6
Exceptional
149 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

Located in Appleby and only 15 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Berryfields 64 provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 16 km from Trafalgar Park. Guests can make use of a garden. The cleanliness, the location and the facilities, were amazing, as in, providing milk on arrival, breakfast cereals, bread jam, and marmalade. Bed linen is beautifully ironed and fresh, pillows soft and the mattress comfy. Bathroom spotlessly clean and a defuser on the hair hair dryer rarely seen

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9.2
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

The spacious homestay has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Skippers Canyon is 46 km from the homestay, while Kawarau Suspension Bridge is 3.8 km from the property. Queenstown Airport is 21 km away. Very tidy, cosy and clean, pristine bathrooms. You feel at home immediately.

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9.4
Superb
161 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Halfmoon Cottage in Akaroa provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The homestay offers garden views and a picnic area. Great location and beautifully maintained gardens. The owners were lovely.

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9.6
Exceptional
100 reviews

Located in Dunedin, 19 km from Taieri Gorge Railway and 19 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Brighton Beach provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. Featuring private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is set 20 km from Otago Museum. Beautiful accommodations. It had everything we needed for an extended stay, and the hosts were welcoming and very helpful. Included a beautiful sounding tui in the garden, which was an added bonus.

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9.5
Exceptional
163 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

Located in Twizel in the Canterbury region, The Cabin provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain and garden views. Guests can make use of a garden.

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
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

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