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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
128 reviews
Price from
US$95
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 bed was very comfortable, and the floor was clean. Everything we needed was provided. The host was very friendly, and the environment was quiet, making our stay very relaxing.

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9.7
Exceptional
237 reviews
Price from
US$70
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. The garden is amazing, we enjoyed the deck. Heather and Perrita welcomed us to their home and we liked it alot.

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9.3
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
US$92
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. 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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9.5
Exceptional
147 reviews
Price from
US$76
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. It was very comfortable and clean. Great breakfast.

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9.2
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
US$97
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. Gareth provided clear and easy directions to get to his property. We brought our own breakfast, but it would have been a bonus if there was a microwave available to heat up our food. Although the house is adjacent to their own, it was very quiet, and we never felt like we had neighbors. The house is super clean and smells amazing.

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9.3
Superb
159 reviews
Price from
US$111
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
161 reviews
Price from
US$76
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. Very nice and cozy log house, would be good for solo traveller or couple without too much luggage. Clean, warm and comfortable.

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9.2
Superb
121 reviews

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. Exceptional hideaway which we will certainly visit again. The hosts were extremely thoughtful in how everything was planned and we could not have wished for more.

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9.1
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

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