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With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the motel also boast a sea view. The rooms in “The Cliffs” Humpridge View Motels are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. A great place to stay for a couple of nights, explore the region or just realx and enjoy the beaty of it - great food by fabulous hosts, this place ticks all the boxes! Absolutely recommended.

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9.2
Superb
425 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

Boasting garden views, waikawa house offers accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 3 km from Curio Bay Beach. This holiday home provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. Spacious, comfortable and clean!

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9.1
Superb
171 reviews
Price from
US$127
per night

Featuring sea views, The Cliffs Seaside Lodge in Tuatapere features accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property.

The lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. A balcony with mountain views is offered in all units. It was our last night in the fjordland area before traveling to Queenstown and ending our 2 weeks in New Zealand. We wanted to be in a remote southern location and the Cliffs was a perfect choice. The views and location to the sea was exactly what we wanted. Be sure to visit the beach nearby. Our hosts were friendly, informative and very responsive to our questions. We enjoyed meeting them very much. We have great memories of the Cliffs.

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9.3
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
US$162
per night

Featuring sea views, Anchorstone provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 2.6 km from Dead Man Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house features facilities for disabled guests. Peaceful and secluded The car provided was really helpful and for our sole use.

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9.3
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
US$386
per night

Located on the shores of Lake Te Anau, Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments offers self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and lake and garden views.

Guests can relax and enjoy the views and surrounding lovely gardens. Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments are 10 minutes’ walk from Te Anau Town Centre. Everything in our Tanara deluxe premium studio was perfect. Everywhere was top notch and spotlessly clean. The extra large rain shower and the TV at the end of the bath were luxurious. Great lighting options s as well.

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9.4
Superb
622 reviews
Price from
US$181
per night

Providing mountain views, Rarakau Lodge in Tuatapere provides accommodation, a private beach area, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property.

A continental breakfast is available at the lodge. Amazing place to stay just where the Humpridge Track starts. Staff is amazing and super friendly. Nice coffee. We also got some pizzas and amazing showers after the trail. They allowed us to charge our EV for an extra fee, which was super convenient for us. We will definitely come back

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9.3
Superb
64 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Boasting a hot tub, ToiToi Papatotara BnB is situated in Papatotara. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast has a barbecue and a hot tub. The best spot close to the ocean with a wonderful view, new furniture, very clean, great bathroom, the best host! Everything you need for breakfast! Best thing is the hot tub with view to the ocean which you totally have for yourself! It’s definitely worth the drive!

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9.9
Exceptional
89 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

Situated in Niagara in the Southland region, Niagara Ridge Retreat Catlins features accommodation with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home. Lovely view overlooking the mountains and bay. The accommodation was spotless clean, kept in great condition. Furnishing was new, kitchen fully equipped. Good WiFi. Good selection of board games. Nice modern bathroom, and linen on bed was comfortable.

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9.7
Exceptional
68 reviews
Price from
US$202
per night

The holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The entire place is fantastic. It's an entirely separate house from the owner. You get your own driveway. Lockbox check-in with clear instructions. Excellent bathroom products (especially the handmade soaps and the bath bombs). We loved the outdoor double bath. The bed’s super comfortable. You could even stare at the sea on your bed. You just can't beat this one for a romantic getaway. Will definitely come back again someday.

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9.8
Exceptional
89 reviews
Price from
US$211
per night

Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers has both mountain and lake views from the majority of the rooms.

All lounges at the property have lovely views of Fiordland National Park and Lake Te Anau. Free unlimited WiFi is available throughout the property, including in the bedrooms. Beautiful, clean accommodation in a good location.

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8.4
Very good
2,869 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

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