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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Perfect location by the beach and easy walk to everything. Stylish apartments, very clean

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9.2
Wonderful
1,668 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

Set in Kaikoura, 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Clean , new and all the needed equipment in the suit

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9
Wonderful
1,408 reviews
Price from
$110
per night

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room.

Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. Lovely spacious suite with basic kitchen and partial ocean views. Centre of town location- walk to shops and cafes. Lovely welcoming host.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,051 reviews
Price from
$115
per night

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views. The view was top notch, the unit had everything we needed and was really warm and cozy. We will definitely be back.

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9
Wonderful
1,434 reviews
Price from
$112
per night

Offering full access to park facilities, Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park provides bright accommodation with balcony, toaster and electric kettle. Highfield Golf Course is a 3-minute drive away.

Timaru TOP 10 Park is a 6-minute drive from Caroline Bay Park and Aorangi Park. Centennial Park is an 11-minute drive away. We stayed in cabin 28 and it was excellent. It was spotless and had a nice outside sitting area. Bed was comfortable and had a heated mattress cover if required. Furniture was comfortable. The bbq and kitchen facilities on site were well maintained. Everything was there snd in great condition. Close to groceries and vould walk to Caroline Beach (30 minutes). Wish we could have stayrd longer..

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9
Wonderful
1,067 reviews
Price from
$60
per night

Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course.. All accommodation features satellite TV and electric blankets. I liked how easy it was to access our room. The room was very clean and setup perfectly for a one night stay. The views from outside the room were stunning. I wish I could have stayed longer.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,114 reviews
Price from
$121
per night

Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, colour TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided.

This motel’s facilities include a children's playground, barbecue facilities and shared laundry. Free off-street car parking is provided. Broadband internet access is available in the reception area. Friendly staff, nice and quiet location and very clean.

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9
Wonderful
1,075 reviews
Price from
$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. 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
$93
per night

Set in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, Waterscape Apartment features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Akaroa Beach. Great location and view. Apartment was everything promised.

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9.2
Wonderful
108 reviews
Price from
$115
per night

Situated in Timaru, within 600 metres of Caroline Bay Beach, Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Amazing stay in this apartment! Very clean. It has all sorts of lovely art-deco design details and modern facilities; a great kitchen, warm mood lighting (hue customisable), high quality furniture, tv, wifi, everything you need to feel at home. Great view of the Bay and close to city centre. Private parking for your car (garage with lock). Truly a gem, do not hesitate to book.

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9.8
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
$136
per night

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