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Akaroa Criterion Motel 4.5 stars

Akaroa

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. Best Motel we had in NZ. Very nice people, beautiful big room with a stunning view. Perfectly equipped and all perfectly clean and very modern. Akaroa is a must have when traveling NZ and the Motel is centrally located. We‘ll come back.

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9.2
Superb
1,146 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Aoraki Court Motel 4.5 stars

Mount Cook Village

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. This place was truly amazing. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 It surpassed the Hermitage Hotel by far, with exceptional facilities and a warm welcome from the owner. The unobstructed view of Mount Cook and the welcoming presence of the super cute duck couple added to the charm. 🦆🦆The spa facilities were absolutely perfect. Everything felt new and well-maintained, and the rooms were cozy and incredibly comfortable. I had also stayed at the Hermitage Hotel, but I was truly disappointed by its higher price and inadequate amenities. I am so grateful for the experience here🥰🌏🏔️

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9.2
Superb
1,442 reviews
Price from
£170
per night

Blythcliffe

Akaroa

Blythcliffe features a garden and a terrace in Akaroa. The Stables features a kitchen and all rooms have a private bathroom. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at the bed and breakfast.

The stables include a coffee maching as well as a TV and all rooms feature a seating area. The accommodation provides some units with sea views, and every room includes tea and coffee making facilities. Guest rooms have a wardrobe. The house is magnificent, garden is amazing - both house and garden with great attention to details with lots of art. They have a little forest with a river running in the property and it feels like a magical forest - loved walking through it !! B- fast was amazing … great attention to quality and best service !! magical place to relax and enjoy great hospitality.

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9.3
Superb
259 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

The Mackenzie Apartments

Lake Tekapo

Boasting apartment accommodation with stunning lake and mountain views, at The Mackenzie Apartments guests can relax in front of their gas fireplace. Free WiFi and a private garage for parking are provided. Very impressed with the accommodation's comfort and facilities. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys home comforts in their holidays.

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9.5
Exceptional
488 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

L'abri Bed and Breakfast 4.5 stars

Akaroa

Just 4 minutes' drive from Akaroa Town Centre, L'abri Bed and Breakfast is set amongst pristine gardens, and is home to a range of local birdlife. Guests can relax on their private terrace and enjoy magnificent sea views. Free WiFi is available. Jane was very hospitable and kind. Her house is basically purposebuilt and perfect for a short stay, and she adds her magic to it!

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9.6
Exceptional
111 reviews
Price from
£163
per night

The Classic Villa 5 stars

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

The Classic Villa is a 5-star hotel located in Christchurch, and offers free Wi-Fi access. A Mediterranean breakfast is included featuring breads, croissants, cereals, cheeses, yoghurt and fresh seasonal fruits. Great location, nice place, very kind owners, nice atmosphere, very comfortable and big bed. Nice furniture.

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9.2
Superb
611 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

Lilac Rose Boutique Bed and Breakfast

Christchurch

Built in the 1895, Lilac Rose Boutique Bed and Breakfast offers free WiFi, an outdoor hot tub and free on-site parking. This B&B is located in Christchurch, just metres from local buses.

Offering luxurious rooms with included breakfast, Lilac Rose B&B is 10 minutes' drive from Christchurch International Airport. New Regent Street, Hagley Golf Course and Christchurch Art Gallery are within 10 minutes' drive. Breakfast was good. Pam even left out continental for our early morning departure. Loved the garden room and Ralph. Very convenient to the downtown and airport.

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9.5
Exceptional
160 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

The Hamptons 4 stars

Kaikoura

Offering free WiFi and free breakfast, The Hamptons B&B is set in a quiet, seaside location just 15 minutes' walk from central Kaikoura. All rooms feature a patio and a flat-screen smart TV.

The family-owned Hamptons Bed & Breakfast is 5 minutes' drive from Kaikoura Racecourse. It is 20 minutes' drive from Ohau Stream Walkway and Waterfall. The location is a stone throw from the beach front and can directly see the sunrise in the morning. Room is big and spacious. The room is also well furnished. I love the strong water pressure from the shower. The host, Patrick is extremely friendly and accommodating.

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9.7
Exceptional
371 reviews
Price from
£134
per night

SiloStay

Little River

Located in the heart of Little River, SiloStay is 300 metres from the Christchurch – Little River Rail Trail. Built using innovative eco-friendly systems, it features a garden and accommodation with free Wi-Fi. I was in a silo! Really well designed and constructed in an agricultural/industrial style to fit everything you need into a small round space. Very amiable host and great views.

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9.2
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
£143
per night

Lakeview Tekapo 4.5 stars

Lake Tekapo

Offering free WiFi and beautiful views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps, Lakeview Tekapo offers 3 self-contained adults-only luxury units as well as a separate 2 bedroom unit.

Each of these luxury suites enjoy absolute and uninterrupted views of Lake Tekapo, the Southern Alps and the lake’s surrounding mountain ranges. Each of the 3 studios have a sky window for stargazing from your bed, and an en suite bathroom including a shower, heater, underfloor heating, toiletries and a hair dryer. Tremendous location, very nice interior design, perfect equipment! We regret that we just booked 1 night!

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9.5
Exceptional
420 reviews
Price from
£209
per night

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