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Featuring free WiFi, 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel is located in Christchurch, 400 metres from AMI Stadium. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and an iPod docking station is provided. The friendliness of the staff and the welcome at reception. The room was perfect for us and was very exceptionally clean.

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Wonderful
1,209 reviews
Price from
$120
per night

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. Lovely spacious suite with basic kitchen and partial ocean views. Centre of town location- walk to shops and cafes. Lovely welcoming host.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,051 reviews
Price from
$115
per night

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views. The view was top notch, the unit had everything we needed and was really warm and cozy. We will definitely be back.

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Wonderful
1,434 reviews
Price from
$112
per night

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel is located high in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, within Arthur’s Pass Village. Just 300 metres from Arthur’s Pass train Station, it offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Good amenities provided in such remote location. Quick information provided with regards to the property and Arthur's pass village

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9
Wonderful
1,134 reviews
Price from
$89
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. Clean, location is convenient to explore different tracks on the mountain.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,114 reviews
Price from
$310
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.

Scenic Views Motel is 1.5 km from Hanmer Springs Golf Course.Towels can be hired for guests going to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, about 400 metres away. Great stay! The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the location was convenient and quiet. Highly recommend and would stay again!

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9.1
Wonderful
1,056 reviews
Price from
$103
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.

Tuscana Motor Lodge Christchurch is a 10-minute walk from Christchurch Casino. Christchurch International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The motel staff were very friendly and helpful. Upon check-in they gave us a city map, provided some suggestions on what to see, and answered our questions. The room was clean and comfortable. The location was great. Road access was easy and it was a short, easy walk into town.

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9
Wonderful
1,339 reviews
Price from
$103
per night

Just 400 metres from the award-winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Alpine Garden Motel offers a terrace with stunning mountain views. Free Wi-Fi and a private patio with garden views is standard in all rooms. Free parking is available on site. Very well appointed one bedroom apartment, the kitchen area was stocked, clean bathroom with a shower that didn’t leak, actually a rare occurrence, and comfortable bed. Close to town for walking. An added bonus was a loaner towel for the hot spring park!

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9.1
Wonderful
1,042 reviews
Price from
$103
per night

The Chalets Motel offers charming self-contained cottages with scenic mountain views. Featuring a DVD library, it is just 600 metres from hot pools and Hanmer Springs’ village centre.

For leisure, mountain biking and rafting trips can be arranged at the tour desk. Other facilities include a garden, barbecue areas and a children’s playground. Lovely chalet with semi private gardens. Had a lovely feel about the place.

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9
Wonderful
1,174 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, colour TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided.

This motel’s facilities include a children's playground, barbecue facilities and shared laundry. Free off-street car parking is provided. Broadband internet access is available in the reception area. Modern fully equipped kitchen, warm, own terrace with cool chairs and table, comfortable bed and modern bathroom. Everything was exceptionally clean and we enjoyed our stay so much!!

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9
Wonderful
1,075 reviews
Price from
$98
per night

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