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Set within 3.7 km of Central Otago District Council and 34 km of Kawarau Suspension Bridge, Harvest Park Studios Accommodation provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cromwell. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation features a patio. The aparthotel also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. new and clean. super nice staff. situated in the industrial area of cromwell.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,235 reviews
Price from
$104
per night

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. The guest house is in a beautiful building with plenty of space. The location was very close to town, university and Botanical gardens. Breakfast was a lovely bonus! Staff were incredibly friendly too!

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Wonderful
1,003 reviews
Price from
$69
per night

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
1,666 reviews
Price from
$102
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. Very clean. The hotel owner is also very nice:) The room can see the snow-capped mountains in the distance.

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9
Wonderful
1,416 reviews
Price from
$112
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. Everything was brandnew, very clean and comfortable. The lay-out of the park and cabins was excellent! Would absolutely recommend to stay here!

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9.3
Wonderful
1,070 reviews
Price from
$57
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. Fantastic location easy to find, clean and comfortable beds. Bring able to do our washing was a bonus! Thank you for having us would definitely recommend this spot to other travelers.

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9.4
Wonderful
1,226 reviews
Price from
$122
per night

Set in a quiet tree lined location, Golden Leaf Apartments is a 5-minute walk from the city centre and a range of cafes and bars. The Classic Motorcycle Mecca is 1 km away while Bill Richardson Transport World is 3 km from the property. Free WiFi is available. Well equipped, clean, nice interior decoration, parking, quiet, green view, near shops and park

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9.1
Wonderful
1,398 reviews
Price from
$111
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.

All apartments are within 2 minutes' walk of Picton Village, local cafes, restaurants, and the Marina. The ferry and train terminals are 5 minutes' walk away. First took the 4 bedroom apartment. then visited again with a friend and took the 2 bedroom apartment. It was spotless with a fantastic view of the water.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,403 reviews
Price from
$168
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
1,123 reviews
Price from
$122
per night

Delorenzo Studio Apartments offers a heated outdoor pool, on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Studios come with a kitchenette, laundry facilities and a private bathroom. Some apartments feature a spa bath. The rooms are large and have everything you need including a washing machine and dryer. Beds very comfortable. We liked it so much that we stayed an extra night.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,748 reviews
Price from
$81
per night

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