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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. Extremely comfortable with added extras. An excellent, healthy breakfast. Very helpful, friendly staff

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9.3
Superb
1,053 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

Aoraki Court Motel is a modern accommodation located in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. All units feature great views of surrounding mountains and Mount Sefton. There is free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Straight away the staff were so lovely greeting us and gave us fresh free milk for our stay. The room was heated for us when we got inside and everything was clean and spacious. Modern room.

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9.2
Superb
1,105 reviews
Price from
US$354
per night

Enjoying beautiful mountain views, Scenic Views Motel provides spacious self-catered units with a patio and full kitchen facilities. Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

Fitted with air conditioning, all rooms feature smart TV and a kitchenette with refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some units come with a spa bath or hot tub. Very clean, with comfortable beds.

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9.1
Superb
1,058 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Free Wi-Fi access is available at Tuscana Motor Lodge, offering spacious studios and apartments with DVD player and LCD satellite TV. Christchurch city centre is only 10 minutes’ walk away.

Fitted with heating facilities, all self-contained accommodation includes a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and coffee/tea making facilities. Select accommodation offer spa baths. The place was clean and spacious and had everything we needed. Check in and out process quite straightforward, and they even gave us a late check out. Parking available but we didnt use it. We walked to local restaurant.

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9
Superb
1,342 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Situated in Akaroa and only 400 metres from Akaroa Beach, Blythcliffe features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a terrace. Rooms include a patio with garden views. The homely character was very welcome along with the roominess. Attention to detail was memorable.

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9.3
Superb
248 reviews
Price from
US$131
per night

Boasting apartment accommodation with stunning lake and mountain views, at The Mackenzie Apartments guests can relax in front of their gas fireplace. Free WiFi and a private garage for parking are provided. Centrally located, very clean, comfortable beds and large toilet with bath.

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9.4
Superb
460 reviews
Price from
US$184
per night

Boasting sea views, L'abri Bed and Breakfast features accommodation with balcony, around 2.9 km from Akaroa Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast also offers facilities for disabled guests. Jane was a fantastic host, the views from the house were wonderful, even with cloudy weather. The room was very comfortable and quiet, and had everything we needed. The breakfast was wonderful. The house and garden are in great shape, and decorated and maintained with a lot care and love by Jane. We spent a wonderful evening there going through some of the books in the living room.

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9.6
Exceptional
120 reviews
Price from
US$206
per night

Situated in Christchurch, 500 metres from Christchurch Art Gallery, The Classic Villa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The property is 200 metres from Canterbury Museum, and within 800 metres of the city centre. Steve and Jackie are wonderful hosts. The Villa is perfectly sited between the centre and the Botanic Gardens and is a beautifully maintained classic building. The rooms are spacious and our bed was very comfortable. There's air con if needed. One of the highlights was breakfast, which was tasty, and an opportunity to have a chat with other travellers at round the communal tables with plentiful supplies of tea and coffee.

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9.3
Superb
718 reviews
Price from
US$208
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Lilac Rose Boutique Bed and Breakfast is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Christchurch, 4.1 km from Canterbury Museum. The property is located 4.4 km from Christchurch Art Gallery, 4.6 km from Hagley Park and 5.2 km from Christchurch Railway Station. The bed and breakfast has a sun terrace and a hot tub. Pam and Denis were so accommodating and helpful. The property was beautiful. Breakfast was delicious. Hottub hit the spot, after a long day of hiking!

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9.3
Superb
177 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

Boasting sea views, The Hamptons features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 60 metres from Kaikoura Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. Amazing property overlooking/right opposite the beach. Room was very clean and classy. Hosts were extremely lovely and friendly. Patrick gave a great suggestion for a restaurant and we were not disappointed. A lovely home made breakfast to finish off.

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9.7
Exceptional
277 reviews
Price from
US$197
per night

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