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Located in Dunedin, near Otago Museum, Taieri Gorge Railway and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Sahara Guest House has a shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. Very comfortable. The staff, I’m guessing owners, were so warm and receptive. It just felt very homey

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9.1
Superb
1,006 reviews
Price from
US$68
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away. Excellent location and extra comfy bed. Very relaxed place with great communal lounge and full use of kitchen. It is across the road from the Springs with a good restaurant next door. The forest walks/trail rides are at the end of the street. Close to the shops too.

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9.1
Superb
1,336 reviews
Price from
US$98
per night

Each unit has a balcony offering mountain views, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A toaster, a fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels. Very well appointed space, with everything we needed to be comfortable. The lounge chairs facing an incredible view were comfortable for winding down after a long day of travel. Place was very clean, newly renovated. Had a comfortable bed and great shower. We received information on self entry just prior to our arrival. Entry was very smooth. Would stay there again.

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9.5
Exceptional
133 reviews
Price from
US$98
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 view was stunning and the room was exceptionally clean.

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9.8
Exceptional
249 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

This air-conditioned bed and breakfast comes with a fully equipped kitchenette, a seating area, a dining area and a satellite flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. We loved everything about the property. Very comfortable, clean and located in a beautiful part of NZ. The owners Sarah and Shane know how to make you feel welcome and go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your stay.

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9.7
Exceptional
120 reviews
Price from
US$88
per night

The bed and breakfast is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hair dryer. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. What a wonderful place to stay! We (three friends) enjoyed talking with the owners, getting to know their farm animals and enjoyed the tranquility of the place. They were most friendly in helping guide our travels, informing us that a road washed out, which actually altered our travels. They also provided some well received recommendations of places to visit along the way. (Kokatahi or Hokitika Gorge) They were very hospitable and the place was quaint and very clean. We LOVED visiting the nearby town of Hokitika!

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9.7
Exceptional
184 reviews

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 little cozy studio. Very nice muesli for breakfast, the bedlinens/towels were all really lovely quality and it was a great added extra to be able to play some mini golf! Only stayed one night but would have loved staying for longer.

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9.5
Exceptional
152 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. It was very comfortable and clean. Great breakfast.

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9.2
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

Located in Picton, Moana BnB, Picton provides accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. It was a great place to stay for the ferry, great access to parking and very comfortable stay.

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9.1
Superb
139 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

The guest house is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. 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
166 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

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