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Offering studio rooms for 1 or 2 people and family rooms for up to 6 people, this property includes rooms with cooking facilities and ensuite bathrooms. Free parking is available on-site.

Located in a quiet, rural setting your motel room is a couple of minutes walk through the sand dunes to the majestic Haast Beach, a wonderful place to watch the sun setting over the Tasman Ocean. The beds and bed linings are with high quality (probably the best among the motels we have stayed so far which justified the price) comfortable and beautiful.

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9
Superb
1,179 reviews
Price from
US$125
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. Excellent location. Good parking. We were able to walk everywhere.

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9.3
Superb
1,044 reviews
Price from
US$136
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. Comfortable, clean, beautiful views

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9
Superb
1,451 reviews
Price from
US$119
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. The beds were super comfy. Friendly and informative host.

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9
Superb
1,144 reviews
Price from
US$88
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. The room was spacious and clean. We had a great view of Mount Cook.

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9.2
Superb
1,084 reviews
Price from
US$346
per night

Middle Park Motel is within a 4-minute drive of Blenheim’s town centre and Blenheim Train Station. It features an outdoor pool, barbecue facilities and free parking. All units feature either a kitchen or kitchenette and a private patio. Guests enjoy free WiFi. VERY CLEAN! Easy to find, simple, had everything we needed for our short stay.

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9
Superb
1,014 reviews
Price from
US$105
per night

Centrally located in Dunedin, Amross Motel is 400 m from Otago Museum. Guests enjoy free unlimited fiberspeed WiFi daily on multiple devices, more than 50 satellite channels and free Netflix.

Apartments with disabled facilities are available. The motel offers self-service laundry facilities and luggage storage is also provided. Guests enjoy unlimited access to high-speed fibre optic internet on multiple devices. All rooms offer a 50-inch smart LED TV with a wireless keyboard. The location is very good, just walk distance to the Otago university and the station. The motel host, Barry, also gives us very detail instruction and tour guide for our reference.

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9.2
Superb
1,076 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views. Just 4 minutes’ drive from Lake Wanaka, the property features free WiFi and barbecue facilities. The chalet was outstanding, the kitchen was fully equipped and the laundry machine was a life saving.

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9
Superb
1,662 reviews
Price from
US$164
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. Modern, large rooms and extremely quiet.

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9.1
Superb
1,076 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Beechwood is situated on George Street, within the North Dunedin Heritage Precinct, a designated special character area. This prime location is perfect for travellers eager to explore Dunedin’s main attractions. The Botanical Gardens, University of Otago, Otago Museum, Dunedin Railway Station, and a variety of quality restaurants, cafes, and shops are all within a short walk. We take pride in offering excellent value in the most sought-after area of the city for visitors. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation are fabulous to holiday with. Everything is perfect, clean and comfortable and they have a laundry for your use as well. The hosts are so considerate and welcoming. It is close to the Botanical Gardens and Bird Aviary which are a must see when you visit Dunedin, especially in October/November for full on flowers. The city shops are in walking distance approximately 10 minute easy walk or bus stop close by. Thankyou kindly for making my holiday so pleasant, I enjoyed it thoroughly.

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9.3
Superb
1,079 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

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