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The Empty Nest

Geraldine

The 1-bedroom guest house is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Fiona was a fantastic host. Super comfortable everything we needed. Little touches everywhere like Yorkshire tea made our stay more enjoyable and really felt welcomed and cared for

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9.4
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

Views over Tasman, New luxury boutique studio overlooking the Tasman Sea

Greymouth

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. Fantastic location, great sea view, very quiet yet not too far from the town. Luxurious and tastefully furnished and decorated room. Well stocked - wide selection of tea and coffee, your choice of milk. We were very well looked after. Absolutely recommend it for anyone looking for a quiet beautiful location outside town but close to it!

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9.8
Exceptional
162 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House

Nelson

At the inn, each room includes a balcony with a mountain view. Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House every room comes with bed linen and towels. Location was amazing. Remote and peaceful. Nice to be disconnected and relaxed. Our dog Penny loved it and it was so nice to be able to take her on holiday instead of leaving her behind. We will be back!

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9.1
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Labyrinth Gardens Guest House

Takaka

Situated in Takaka in the Tasman region, Labyrinth Gardens Guest House offers accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house features mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Amazing garden and super friendly hosts

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9.5
Exceptional
145 reviews
Price from
£68
per night

City central apartment – modern, private & quiet

Invercargill City Centre, Invercargill

All units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The rooms will provide guests with a microwave. A lovely well appointed room,great bathroom and the ability to sit outside . Very helpful hosts. Close to supermarket. Quiet and peaceful .

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9
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Catlins Retreat B & B

Owaka

Catlins Retreat B & B is situated in Owaka. Featuring garden and quiet street views, this guest house also includes free WiFi. Featuring a private entrance, the guest house allows guests to maintain their privacy. Location was excellent. The room was very spacious, with a very comfy bed. Jill, the host, was very welcoming and offered some great tips for lical activities.

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9.1
Superb
291 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

The Old Vicarage

Reefton

The non-smoking unit includes a fireplace, bath and flat-screen TV with Blu-ray player. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Hands down, the Old Vicarage is the absolute most enjoyable BnB we have ever stayed in. It's very spacious. It's NOT a typical kiwi motel (which we had been frequenting around the south island til then). It has an old, comfortable "relaxing in your slippers" kind of feel to it. The beautiful polished wood (pine?) flooring was a joy to behold. We arrived quite early, because of rain which forced us to decide to skip a portion of our planned route. As soon as we got there I thought, this is a LOT better than what we had planned. We started a fire in the welcoming fireplace, using the firewood supplied. We scoured the library and the movie collection, and found that we really needed to stay for about 3 months, there were so many books and movies we wanted to read/watch. The gardens are lovely (a tad less so in the rain, but still...). Overall, it felt more like home than home does. We really loved this place. Can't say that about most motels.

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9.5
Exceptional
357 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Sahara Guest House

North Dunedin, Dunedin

Sahara Guest House, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Dunedin, 1.7 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, 1.4 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium, as well as 1.7 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 400 metres from Otago Museum, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. Very friendly people that ran the place, it had lots of personality. Far more enjoyable then a generic hotel

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9
Superb
784 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

Art Glass Studio

Wanaka

With free WiFi, this guest house provides a satellite flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Simple but tasteful decoration, especially the stained glass windows; clean room and comfortable bed; beautiful garden with seats and table; grand breakfast with many food items and home-made bread; and of course our hospitable host Jen's warm smiling face

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9.6
Exceptional
213 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

The Blackhouse Guesthouse

Hokitika

Set in Hokitika and only 2.3 km from Hokitika Beach, The Blackhouse Guesthouse offers accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features quiet street views, and is 41 km from Greymouth Railway Station. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment. Wonderful property, great communication, far exceeded our expectations.

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9.2
Superb
158 reviews
Price from
£149
per night

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