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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. Wonderful clean and perfect equipped Motel with stunning view / Location. Could see Dolphins directly from terrace. Lovely owners and friendly Staff really caring that guests have a great time. Thanks for the stay!

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9.2
Superb
1,668 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

Located in Hokitika, 1.5 km from Hokitika Beach, Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. This 4-star holiday park offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The holiday park features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. The manager was very nice and very accommodating. There was someone already in our rooms so he gave us an upgrade which was great.

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9.3
Superb
1,110 reviews
Price from
US$63
per night

Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Lovely accommodation in good location

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9.3
Superb
1,240 reviews
Price from
US$121
per night

Offering studio rooms for 1 or 2 people and family rooms for up to 6 people, this property includes rooms with cooking facilities and ensuite bathrooms. Free parking is available on-site.

Located in a quiet, rural setting your motel room is a couple of minutes walk through the sand dunes to the majestic Haast Beach, a wonderful place to watch the sun setting over the Tasman Ocean. Meticulously clean and well equipped comfortable stay. The sunset on the beach (with private access) was stunning. Bed was very comfortable!

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9
Superb
1,165 reviews
Price from
US$128
per night

Picton Waterfront Apartments offer spacious, modern, self-contained accommodation in the heart of Picton. Each apartment boasts a private balcony with stunning views of Picton Harbour, Marina and the famous Marlborough Sounds. Beautiful apartment in an ideal location.

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9.3
Superb
1,403 reviews
Price from
US$156
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. Our comfortable room had a couch and chair as well as a balcony.

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9.3
Superb
1,038 reviews
Price from
US$139
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. Great room. Great property. Great location.

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9
Superb
1,489 reviews
Price from
US$104
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. Perfect accommodation for travelling around NZ.

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9
Superb
1,051 reviews
Price from
US$64
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. Really really nice apartments with lots of space & perfect for a long stay. Spacious, outside of town, washer & dryer, full kitchen. Each room is like a mini hotel room with mini fridge & microwave. Heaters in the bathroom & nice large soak tub.

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9.1
Superb
1,131 reviews
Price from
US$124
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. Great place overall! Easy self check in even though we arrived late. Really good location and clean rooms with free Netflix.

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9
Superb
1,142 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

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