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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. Comfortable studio, with balcony. Nice relax seats. And indeed a very nice view.

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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 hosts even left little busicuits for us. It was THE cleanest unit we have stayed. So amazing the most comfy bed.

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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. Heather had an extremely inviting and cozy home. We loved the cozy bed, hot showers and great breakfast- as well as our conversations with Heather!

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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 place, very comfortable and clean. The owners are kind and helpful!

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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. 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
112 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. We had a wonderful stay in Gibbston. The apartment was very clean, new, big and equipped with everything we needed. The nature around is just great. The hosts are super friendly and will help wherever it is needed. Very easy Check-In and Check-Out. Thanks for everything!

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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 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
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. the log cabin, walking distance to restuarants

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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. This is a dream property with amazing hosts. You feel welcomed the moment you enter the gate. They have created such cozy spaces for guests and the provide great amenities like coffee and tea, toast and other small breakfast items. I appreciated the small fridge in the room, pressure in the shower and how quiet it was at night. I also walked to town and it was easy and fun. There’s a lot to do in this part of the world! Thanks for the great stay Lisa and Andy!

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9.1
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

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