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Located in Twizel, Ben Ohau Villa provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The villa has a picnic area and a hot tub.

Guests at the villa can enjoy relaxing moments in the wellness area or in the the garden. Location was private. Not a bad drive to Mt Cook.

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9.4
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
US$319
per night

Situated in Wanaka and only 2.5 km from Puzzling World, Marina Terrace Apartments, Wanaka features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has lake views and is 2.2 km from The Wanaka Tree and 36 km from Cardrona. During your stay at this apartment, you can make use of an indoor pool, as well as a selection of a spa centre and a lift. Wonderful, uncomplicated stay.

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9.2
Superb
310 reviews
Price from
US$226
per night

Rainforest Deluxe in Franz Josef provides accommodation with a terrace, a bar and a spa and wellness centre. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel features family rooms. The views are stunning - overall a fabulous setting.

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9.4
Superb
169 reviews
Price from
US$217
per night

37 km from Moeraki Boulders in Oamaru, The Old Confectionery features accommodation with access to beauty services. The property features sea and city views, and is 2.6 km from Bushy Beach. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Beautiful, well equipped appartment, thoughtful decoration, simple check in, very comfy beds and very clean.

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9.6
Exceptional
421 reviews
Price from
US$226
per night

Located at the heart of the Central Otago wine region and just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa offers luxury accommodation, 5-star personal service, an on-site restaurant and a Day spa. The 24 private villas feature views over the organic vineyards and the mountains of Gibbston. The property itself was lovely, tranquil, and romantic. Rooms were super clean and comfy. The food at the lodge restaurant was excellent. The staff members (all of them) were truly exceptional. Welcoming, kind, and thoughtful people. The evening wine tasting was superb. Our host was engaging and very knowledgeable about all of the wines from the region. She made us feel welcome.

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9.2
Superb
175 reviews
Price from
US$407
per night

Stopforths Motel features spacious and luxurious accommodation just 450 metres from the centre of Hokitka. Opening in 2018, guests can admire the Southern Alps views or the stars on an astronomy tour.

Every motel room offers a luxurious bathroom fitted with a spa bath, shower and free toiletries. Air conditioning will ensure guests are comfortable in any season. Large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and free WiFi are provided for entertainment. Very nicely updated, the kitchenette was fully stocked with everything you need to cook and make a nice French press in the morning!

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9.3
Superb
361 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, mountain view and a patio, Minaret Ridge Retreat is located in Wanaka. Situated on the beachfront, this property has a spa and wellness centre, free bikes and a garden. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free guest house features a hot spring bath. Minaret Lodge is a stunningly located suite just outside the centre of Wanaka, ideally positioned for easy access to the lake, town and mountains. The property - managed by Jay - is spotless, with all-you-could-need facilities for short or long stays in Wanaka.

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9.5
Exceptional
183 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

Waitapu Springs B&B is set in Takaka and features a spa and wellness centre and a shared lounge. This 3-star bed and breakfast features a spa experience, with its sauna and hot tub. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The spaciousness of the house, deck, garden ..

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9.7
Exceptional
345 reviews
Price from
US$88
per night

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Queenstown, like hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and ski storage space are also available on-site. Firstly, our hosts were wonderful and very thoughtful. Every morning we had the most amazing home-cooked breakfast, which was different every day. The accommodation was beyond comfortable and the location was second to none. Thank you Daniela and Andre 🙏

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9.8
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
US$193
per night

The studios have fully equipped kitchens with a refrigerator, freezer, microwave, stove top and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy uninterrupted, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Nugget Point Lighthouse from the privacy of their unit or relax in their private, therapeutic, double spa bath. Amazing view of the ocean and the surfers. The heated beds were helpful to make sleep very cozy.

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9.3
Superb
187 reviews
Price from
US$199
per night

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