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Executive Apartment, Beach View | Balcony

1. Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
3.0 star property
Curio Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (380 reviews)
"This accommodation is excellent, great location and very spacious"
United States
Tomas
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Interior

2. Pukaki Air Lodge

Pukaki Air Lodge
3.0 star property
Pukaki
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (82 reviews)
"Very happy with this accommodation"
United Kingdom
Jacqueline
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Pukaki Air Lodge
Lounge

3. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
4.0 star property
Mount Cook
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (440 reviews)
"Great in general. Remember to buy groceries before driving to Mt. Cook."
United States
Shuang
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Bar (on property)

4. Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation

Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
4.0 star property
Arrowtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (177 reviews)
"One of the best places to stay in South Island loved everything about this place! 💖 thank youui"
Australia
Natia
The price is €194
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
Front of property

5. Sennen House

Sennen House
4.0 star property
Picton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Beautiful B&B in Picton. Lovely host. Comfortable and peaceful stay. Good breakfast & comfy bed."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Sennen House
Room

6. Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier Lodge
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (367 reviews)
"Cute room. Very polite staff!"
United States
Maria
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Fox Glacier Lodge
Exterior

7. Anglesea House Inn

Anglesea House Inn
3.5 star property
Renwick
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Everything was outstanding! The property and Inn are exceptionally beautiful. Rooms were very clean & had everything one would need. The host, Reshma, was unbelievably helpful in guiding us through some travel difficulties, and did everything imaginable for us, including a pickup and dropoff. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!"
Canada
Harrison
The price is €171
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Anglesea House Inn
Food and drink

8. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (749 reviews)
"good location, helpful staff. Great place to stay"
Australia
Suzannah
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
The Sails Nelson
Front of property

9. Top of the Town

Top of the Town
3.5 star property
Picton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (209 reviews)
"Lovely little spot, easily walkable to food and shopping, very friendly hosts. "
United States
Ashley
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Top of the Town
Room

10. The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin
3.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Nice warm room and very quiet, Internet was only 5G so well below standard. Warning..There is no reception for meet and great so after a phone call to The Stables and a fast response from them we had the code to get into the room."
Australia
Owen
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
The Stables Dunedin
Property grounds

11. Lake Brunner Longhouse

Lake Brunner Longhouse
3.5 star property
Moana
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Quiet location"
Australia
Roger
Lake Brunner Longhouse
Beach/ocean view

12. Cave Rock Guest House

Cave Rock Guest House
3.0 star property
Sumner
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"lovely room and location close to beach snd shops. Friendly and engaging host would go back"
New Zealand
alan
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Cave Rock Guest House
Front of property

13. Waikawa House

Waikawa House
3.5 star property
Waikawa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Wonderful rural house, will book again definitely!!!"
Australia
Tonia
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Waikawa House
Exterior

14. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
3.5 star property
Appleby
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Ideal for what we needed, cute lil place, everything was easy with thoughtful touches."
New Zealand
Anonymous traveller
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
Exterior

15. The Gables B&B

The Gables B&B
3.0 star property
Picton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (50 reviews)
"Beautiful cozy cottage, well-appointed, helpful staff."
United States
Margaret
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Gables B&B
One Bedroom

16. Settlers Boutique Motel

Settlers Boutique Motel
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (654 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and informative. The motel is an easy walk to cafes, hotels and the hot pools. Great place to stay "
Australia
Paul
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Settlers Boutique Motel
Superior Double Room | Lake view

17. Lakewood Lofts

Lakewood Lofts
3.0 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (59 reviews)
"Was a great stay. Right on the lake (Lakeview room) and an easy walk into town."
Australia
Andrew
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Lakewood Lofts
Exterior

18. Peter's Farm Lodge

Peter's Farm Lodge
2.5 star property
Waipiata
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Fabulous spot! "
Canada
Joan
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Peter's Farm Lodge
Exterior

19. Murchison Lodge

Murchison Lodge
3.5 star property
Murchison
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"Wonderful place with excellent personal hosting"
United States
Tal
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Murchison Lodge
Superior Studio, 1 Bedroom (Interconnected Studio)

20. Superior Dunedin Apartments

Superior Dunedin Apartments
3.0 star property
Fairfield
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (100 reviews)
"Hassle free booking and very cheap"
Australia
Richard
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Superior Dunedin Apartments
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Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

8/10 Good
"I want to give the staff a very big congratulations for their help and going the extra mile to make a wonderful stay at Sudima Christchurch Airport. Thankyou very much."
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Sudima Christchurch Airport

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Number of reviews
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Accommodation
18 Guest Houses
Lowest Price
€68
Highest Price
€194