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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. Awesome location. Common large kitchen for making meals was really nice. Comfy lounge area.

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9.1
Superb
1,337 reviews
Price from
US$102
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. This motel was one of the nicest motels we have stayed at. The view was amazing and the easy chairs very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

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9.5
Exceptional
129 reviews
Price from
US$94
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
243 reviews
Price from
US$70
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. 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
150 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
115 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. Beautiful accommodations. It had everything we needed for an extended stay, and the hosts were welcoming and very helpful. Included a beautiful sounding tui in the garden, which was an added bonus.

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9.5
Exceptional
164 reviews
Price from
US$76
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. Very nice and cozy log house, would be good for solo traveller or couple without too much luggage. Clean, warm and comfortable.

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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. Wonderful backyard with covered areas to enjoy even in the rain

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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. Lovely clean and comfortable propy

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9.1
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

The spacious guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette features 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 has a private entrance and soundproofing. House owner provided fresh local farm milk, which is really kind of them. it's only 10 mins drive from town center, quiet and the view is so great.

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9.7
Exceptional
261 reviews
Price from
US$157
per night

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