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Mondello Kaikoura 4 stars

Kaikoura

Set in Kaikoura, less than 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service. Near the train station, supermarket and eateries. Comfortable room and great hospitality from the staff.

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9
Superb
1,008 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

Amberlea Cottages 5 stars

Hokitika

Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach. A very cosy cottage for my family,in fact it’s the best I’ve stayed during my 10 days trip traveling around South Island NZ! I had wanted to leave my compliments in the guest book but was rushing off so forgot,will definitely recommend this place to my friends

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9.3
Superb
1,015 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

Picton Waterfront Apartments 4 stars

Picton

Picton Waterfront Apartments offer spacious, modern, self-contained accommodation in the heart of Picton. Excellent location, very spacious and nice apartment.

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9.1
Superb
1,150 reviews
Price from
US$130
per night

Art Deco No. 2 Apartment

Picton

Art Deco No. 2 Apartment is situated in Picton. The air-conditioned accommodation is 200 metres from Picton Memorial Park Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free... Fabulous location, very well equipped and stylish. Jude and John were great in answering our queries very promptly.

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9
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$114
per night

Waves on the Esplanade

Kaikoura

Boasting a private beach area, terrace and views of sea, Waves on the Esplanade is situated in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach. Location, very well equipped,clean

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9.2
Superb
242 reviews
Price from
US$198
per night

Esplanade Apartments

St Clair, Dunedin

Situated in Dunedin and only 500 metres from Saint Clair Beach, Esplanade Apartments features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The location was great. The apartment was clean and inviting! Really enjoyed staying there!

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9
Superb
296 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

Studio or Cabin on Whitby

Nelson

Located within 1.7 km of Tahunanui Beach and 2.6 km of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson in Nelson, Studio or Cabin on Whitby provides accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. Easily the best place we've stayed in while in NZ for the last 2 months. Amazing view and very helpful owners. HUGE patio and two swinging chairs where you could spend hours enjoying the view.

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9.2
Superb
120 reviews
Price from
US$72
per night

The Salty Bushman B&B

Kaka Point

Offering barbecue facilities and sea view, The Salty Bushman B&B is located in Kaka Point, a few steps from Port Molyneux Beach and 1.3 km from Kaka Point Beach. Excellent hospitality. Friendly, helpful and resourceful host. Lovely and comfortable home. Beautiful view. Highly recommended.

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9.5
Exceptional
128 reviews
Price from
US$110
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. Loved this place. Super clean, comfortable. Amazing views. Really nice hosts that live just next door.

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9.5
Exceptional
150 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

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. Pete and Jill are amazing hosts who are on site to help out anyway they can. We had the beach view room x 2 nights. Great location just a few minutes drive into Westport. There is a cafe/restaurant just a two min walk down the street. Very quiet neighborhood and beach access is right across the street; there is even a beach blanket on hand. Room had comfy bed and everything was very very clean. Nice to have access to a BBQ along with some basic cooking supplies (oil, foil). Amazing stay in the NZ west coast. Thanks Pete and Jill

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9.1
Superb
225 reviews
Price from
US$121
per night

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