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Located in Twizel, Ben Ohau Villa provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The villa has a picnic area and a hot tub.

Guests at the villa can enjoy relaxing moments in the wellness area or in the the garden. Location was private. Not a bad drive to Mt Cook.

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9.4
Superb
138 reviews
Price from
US$400
per night

Marina Terrace Apartments, Wanaka has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Wanaka, 2.5 km from Puzzling World. It is located 2.2 km from The Wanaka Tree and features a lift. Guests can use the spa centre and the fitness centre, or enjoy lake views. The property, the view. The furniture, It should be rate 5 stars instead of 4 stars.

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9.2
Superb
309 reviews
Price from
US$274
per night

Rainforest Deluxe in Franz Josef provides accommodation with a terrace, a bar and a spa and wellness centre. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel features family rooms. We stayed in one of their tree houses and it was well appointed, clean and modern. Location is very good to access trails, and glacier touring operators. There is an onsite restaurant that has excellent food and drinks.

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9.4
Superb
170 reviews
Price from
US$174
per night

37 km from Moeraki Boulders in Oamaru, The Old Confectionery features accommodation with access to beauty services. The property features sea and city views, and is 2.6 km from Bushy Beach. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. What a delightful apartment in Oamaru! We thought this was such a cool place, we wished we could have stayed more than one night. Very clean, well equipped, very comfortable- definitely a great choice for the area. There was also a snack left for us which was sweet. Highly recommend, we'd go back!

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9.6
Exceptional
421 reviews
Price from
US$222
per night

Located at the heart of the Central Otago wine region and just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa offers luxury accommodation, 5-star personal service, an on-site restaurant and a Day spa. The 24 private villas feature views over the organic vineyards and the mountains of Gibbston. The property itself was lovely, tranquil, and romantic. Rooms were super clean and comfy. The food at the lodge restaurant was excellent. The staff members (all of them) were truly exceptional. Welcoming, kind, and thoughtful people. The evening wine tasting was superb. Our host was engaging and very knowledgeable about all of the wines from the region. She made us feel welcome.

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9.3
Superb
168 reviews
Price from
US$443
per night

Stopforths Motel features spacious and luxurious accommodation just 450 metres from the centre of Hokitka. Opening in 2018, guests can admire the Southern Alps views or the stars on an astronomy tour.

Every motel room offers a luxurious bathroom fitted with a spa bath, shower and free toiletries. Air conditioning will ensure guests are comfortable in any season. Large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and free WiFi are provided for entertainment. Very nicely updated, the kitchenette was fully stocked with everything you need to cook and make a nice French press in the morning!

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9.3
Superb
361 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, mountain view and a patio, Minaret Ridge Retreat is located in Wanaka. Situated on the beachfront, this property has a spa and wellness centre, free bikes and a garden. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free guest house features a hot spring bath. Best stay and nights sleep of the trip. The place is spotless and. Rey comfortable. Shower was awesome and air conditioner made the sleep so much better. Thank you

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9.6
Exceptional
186 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

Waitapu Springs B&B is set in Takaka and features a spa and wellness centre and a shared lounge. This 3-star bed and breakfast features a spa experience, with its sauna and hot tub. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Best B&B I‘ve ever stayed at. Wonderful Spa and nice hosts. Good breakfast too!

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9.7
Exceptional
336 reviews
Price from
US$86
per night

This 2-bedroom holiday home is a 2-minute drive from The Cairns Golf Course and a 3-minute drive from Church of the Good Shepard. Tekapo Springs and Alpine Springs & Spa are both 4 minutes’ drive away. Really tidy and cozy place. Great for family to have a holiday here.

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9.6
Exceptional
134 reviews
Price from
US$236
per night

Just a 10-minute walk from Kaiteriteri Beach, Kimi Ora Eco Resort offers rooms with a balcony and sea views. Guests enjoy free WiFi, free breakfast and a range of facilities including a spa and wellness centre. Our apartment is huge and clean. Our deck overlooks the rainforest and Kaiteriteri Beach. The grounds are beautiful and the staff are helpful and friendly. Jane was especially helpful recommending boat tours and wineries.

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9.2
Superb
404 reviews
Price from
US$176
per night

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