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Hanmer High Country Views

Hanmer Springs

Located in Hanmer Springs in the Canterbury region, Hanmer High Country Views provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Each unit comes with a terrace offering mountain views, a flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy a continental breakfast. Beautiful and comfortable room with a great view. Very nice couple, very helpfully. A place to enjoye, relax or also to work in nice atmosphaire. Iwas much longer there, than intendendet to stay before arriving. Thanks a lot😁

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9.6
Exceptional
123 reviews
Price from
£113
per night

Milford Sound Lodge

Milford Sound

With mountain views, Milford Sound Lodge is located in Milford Sound and has a restaurant, room service, bar and garden. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

Milford Sound Lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with river views. Great location . Gourmet food . Very friendly and helpful staff .

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9.3
Superb
684 reviews
Price from
£451
per night

Benger Garden Chalets

Millers Flat

With mountain views, Benger Garden Chalets is located in Millers Flat and has a restaurant, room service, snack bar, garden, terrace and barbecue. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. Most comfortable sleep since leaving home. Super supportive but not hard beds . Real quilt not poly, giving warmth and weight. Chalet is fitted for wheelchair access, so bathroom was a spacious well fitted room with a curtained shower area, good water pressure. Whole property was spotlessly clean. Fitted with smaĺl kitchenette which we didn't use, so can't comment on it. Welcoming hosts. Breakfast included in the Cafe next door meant full choice from menu and real coffee. Parking right at door.

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9.5
Exceptional
133 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

Alpine Escape

Franz Josef

The lodge provides guests with a balcony, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. There is also a stovetop, toaster and a kettle. The room is cozy, clean, and beautiful. We can see the glacier just from our room. At night, you can see lots of stars in the sky. We had a great time in this house.

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9.1
Superb
288 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Pukaki Air Lodge

Twizel

Offering mountain views, Pukaki Air Lodge in Twizel offers accommodation, barbecue facilities, a terrace and a shared lounge. Complimentary WiFi is available.

Lake Tekapo is 55 km from the lodge, while Glentanner is 41 km away. Awesome property, welcoming host!

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9.5
Exceptional
139 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

The Cliffs Seaside Lodge

Tuatapere

Situated in Tuatapere Southland, Papatotara, The Cliffs Seaside Lodge provides accommodation a walkway with direct access to the beach.

The lodge offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hair dryer and shower. Some rooms have a walk-in shower and a free-standing bath. A terrace with both sea and mountain views is offered in all units. We enjoyed the peacefulness and loved the food. The Hostesses are Amazing and made us feel really welcomed.

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9.5
Exceptional
123 reviews
Price from
£111
per night

MyHolidays, Shotover, Delux Ensuite rooms 3 stars

Queenstown

Set in Queenstown, 4.9 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 12 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge, MyHolidays, Shotover, Delux Ensuite rooms offers mountain views and free WiFi.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy hiking and skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Every things were amazing in this beautifull room. Thanks alot Ina and Omid.

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9.1
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

Abel Tasman Lodge 4 stars

Marahau

Situated in Marahau, 38 km from Nelson, Abel Tasman Lodge features a hot tub and sauna. Abel Tasman National Park is within a 5-minute walk from the property. Free unlimited WiFi as well as free off-road parking is available. Beautiful clean unit and they even made up the bed when we were out.

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9.6
Exceptional
144 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Eden's Edge Lodge

Motueka

Set 2.5 km from Tapu Bay Beach, Eden's Edge Lodge offers accommodation with a shared lounge, a garden and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. The resort was just amazing. The breakfast included eggs, pastry and bread which was provided with the complete kitchen (shared) with the other guests. They provided milk, coffee and tea also with the very delicious homemade jams.

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9
Superb
529 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

The Ghost Lodge

Granity

Lovingly designed and built with attention to detail, a log burner to keep it cozy and warm during winter, and french doors that open up to the sight and sound of the ocean during summer. Ghost Lodge is located in the charming town of Granity twenty minutes from Westport, New Zealand, the lodge offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern comfort. Great host! The lodge is very clean and the decor interesting. We heard the waves crashing all night. Simon built us a fire overlooking the ocean as the sun was setting. Magical!

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9.3
Superb
120 reviews
Price from
£451
per night

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