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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. Gorgeous house. Some vintage decorations of the house make it feels like home. Super comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
1,004 reviews
Price from
US$69
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. Location and ability to control temperature of room

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9.1
Superb
1,336 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

Situated in Kaikoura, 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach, Austin Heights - Kaikoura features a garden and views of the garden. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Austin Heights is a beautiful property and Juanita is a fantastic host. Everything was spotlessly clean. The kitchen had everything we needed, the bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was just what we needed to start our day!

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9.5
Exceptional
129 reviews
Price from
US$80
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 guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. This guest house is non-smoking and soundproof. The view was stunning and the room was exceptionally clean.

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9.8
Exceptional
246 reviews

The guest house is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a patio with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Michele and Geoff are warm hospitable hosts.!Thouggtful touches throughout...excellent powershower/ bathr, lovely linens. Tastefully decorated.warm, cosy, Muesli, milk treats in fridge! Gorgeous location.parking! Like home!5min from town but in the country..

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9.5
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
US$79
per night

Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with desk and dressing room. At the guest house, some units are fitted with a kettle and fruits.

Guests at the guest house can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. The neighborhood, the room, the facilities, ... everything is perfect! It is the first room we stay that looks like brand new, it is super clean.

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9.2
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
US$121
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. It was perfect as a sole traveller after being awake for 27 hours, I required a comfortable bed in a quiet location.

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9.5
Exceptional
164 reviews

This air-conditioned guest house comes with a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Coziness, amenities and responsive host.

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9.2
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Enchanted Escape is a recently renovated guest house in Picton, where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2 km from Picton Memorial Park Beach. Exceptional hideaway which we will certainly visit again. The hosts were extremely thoughtful in how everything was planned and we could not have wished for more.

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9.2
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

The guest house consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer, a seating area, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking. Everything was clean and sparkling, obviously a lot of care had been taken. Great interior, well put together,the photo doesn’t do it justice. Sheets were pure cotton and so comfortable as was the bed We liked having the toaster , the water bottles in the fridge and chocolates a nice touch. Frendly hosts.

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9.1
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

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