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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. Sahara run by Julie and Mike is an excellent place to stay in Dunedin..they are such wonderful hosts and the location of the property is unmatched, especially if one has work at the university which is just one block walking distance away. Apart from that the place itself is very comfortable and gives it a warm homely feeling. Highly recommended..

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9.1
Superb
1,001 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. Well furnished property with great facilities. Comfortable and very well located. Excellent kitchen.

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9.1
Superb
1,337 reviews
Price from
US$98
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. 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
129 reviews
Price from
US$93
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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9.7
Exceptional
239 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

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. Absolute delight to stay here. Lovely room, lovely quiet location, lovely hosts, lovely continental breakfast. One of the best places I have ever stayed in. Would return in a heart-beat. Highly recommended.

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9.5
Exceptional
147 reviews
Price from
US$75
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 cleanliness, the location and the facilities, were amazing, as in, providing milk on arrival, breakfast cereals, bread jam, and marmalade. Bed linen is beautifully ironed and fresh, pillows soft and the mattress comfy. Bathroom spotlessly clean and a defuser on the hair hair dryer rarely seen

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9.2
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
US$96
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
162 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

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. Design, comfortable bed, nice bathroom. Lovely space to sit out in.

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9.2
Superb
121 reviews

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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9.1
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
US$92
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. The room was elegant and comfy...had everything u could want..equipped for hot weather and cold weather. The supplying of cleaners, laundry detergent was awesome, which allowed me to clean up after myself. It is an ideal couple get away..and a bonus is the swimming pool. Rueben was very communicative, and really helpful. Just leaves you to do your thing, and the outside security light was great too.nice quiet area. Just a lovely cozy home. Thanks Rueben and whanau

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9.1
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

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