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Tuscana Motor Lodge 4.5 stars

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

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.

Guests can use the BBQ facilities or dine at the many restaurants and cafés located within a 20-minute walk. Facilities include a tour desk and guest laundry. Pets are allowed by prior arrangement. Everything was perfect , the welcome the facilities and the location. Lovely owners 👍

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9.1
Superb
1,015 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

Couples Retreat

Reefton

Set in Reefton in the West Coast region, Couples Retreat offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home provides a garden as well as a terrace.

The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Spacious, cozy, well equipped, easy to find, clean. Even have candies and makeup remover that’s so sweet and thoughtful. The owner is also responsive and nice.

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9.4
Superb
101 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House

Nelson

Situated in Nelson, 7.4 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring barbecue facilities, the property is located within 8 km of Trafalgar Park. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available. Spacious 2 bedroom lodge like house on the side of a hill in North Nelson. Super quiet with a gorgeous night sky. We stayed in the largest unit that had a full kitchen and laundry plus a large living room. A comfortable stop for the 4 of us after the bustle of Wellington. Stayed after taking the ferry to Picton and then driving through wine country. Mark is a great host!

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9.1
Superb
114 reviews

Carters Beach Seaside Accommodation

Carters Beach

Situated within 200 metres of Carters Beach in Carters Beach, Carters Beach Seaside Accommodation features accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance. Loved the hosts and their warm hospitality. They moved a table soccer table for us which the boys loved. Thank you so much.

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9.1
Superb
225 reviews
Price from
£96
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. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Fantastic modern Chalet. Delicious breakfast and if you are lucky to be there Friday or Saturday night, a lovely dinner in the garden is highly recommended

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9.5
Exceptional
125 reviews
Price from
£131
per night

Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef

Located in Franz Josef, Rainforest Deluxe provides a bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub.

At the hotel, every room has a balcony. At Rainforest Deluxe, every room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Great room, loved the robes, felt private even though other rooms around, great view

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9.3
Superb
231 reviews
Price from
£152
per night

Country Retreats on Ranzau 1

Nelson

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a heated pool, Country Retreats on Ranzau 1 is set in Nelson. This holiday home features a garden. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson is 16 km from Country Retreats on Ranzau 1, while Trafalgar Park is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Nelson Airport, 13 km from the accommodation. Our unit was super clean, modern and the beds were comfortable. We liked the option of being able to take our dog, we decided not to this time though. Was thoughtful to have some drinks, chocolates, milk and biscuits ready for our arrival as well as some fresh eggs in the fridge. Having the use of the free washing machine and drier was fab.

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9.4
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
£140
per night

Hotel Montreal 5 stars

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

In a prime location in the centre of Christchurch, Hotel Montreal offers free WiFi, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. Meals were excellent. Close walking distance to botanical garden

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9
Superb
173 reviews
Price from
£143
per night

Blue Skies Guest Accommodation

Queenstown

Blue Skies Guest Accommodation, a property with a garden, is situated in Queenstown, 12 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge, 22 km from The Remarkables, as well as 24 km from Lake Wakatipu. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.2 km from Queenstown Event Centre. It was the perfect place to stay. It's better than a hotel. You can feel the pride and joy in this amazing little getaway. It has everything you need. Gerry, the host is delightful and so helpful and caring. We will be back.

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9.8
Exceptional
150 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

Hewling's Manor

Geraldine

Set in Geraldine in the Canterbury region, Hewling's Manor has a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a terrace.

The bed and breakfast has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the bed and breakfast. The property has an outdoor dining area. Lovely, characterful accommodation with lots of space to relax. Julie is a delightful host for whom nothing is too much trouble

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9.5
Exceptional
238 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

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