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Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away. Adele is just a lovely host - couldn't recommend Drifters Inn highly enough. Easy going atmosphere - everything spotless - and the staff and owners caring and welcoming.

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9.1
Superb
1,328 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Situated in Kaikoura, 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach, Austin Heights - Kaikoura features a garden and views of the garden. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Best accommodation during our 3 weeks in New Zealand.

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9.5
Exceptional
150 reviews
Price from
US$98
per night

This air-conditioned guest house comes with a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Attention to detail, modern and clean. Perfect location. Easy check in and out.

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9.3
Superb
133 reviews

Featuring garden views, The Bunkhouse provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 39 km from Mt. Lyford. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Beautiful setting with amazing views. Off the beaten path a bit.

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9.6
Exceptional
136 reviews
Price from
US$63
per night

Located in Sumner, Cave Rock Guest House offers beachfront accommodation 300 metres from Sumner Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden and barbecue facilities. This guest house provides free private parking and luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. Excellent location out of the busy city and across the street from the beach. Very friendly hosts with lots of good local advice.

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9.2
Superb
245 reviews
Price from
US$92
per night

The spacious guest house comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. A dressing room, laundry service and full-day security are also available. Beautiful apartment in a wonderful rural location. Hosts were exceptional.

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9.5
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Guesthouse on Ostler features rooms in Twizel. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The hosts were very helpful with directions and assisting me with using the laundry facilities. They also helped me book an amazing helicopter ride.

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9
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
US$164
per night

Situated in Mitcham in the Canterbury region, Woodlands Green has a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor seating is also available at the guest house. James very friendly and helpful, nice and quite

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9.6
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
US$98
per night

The spacious guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Kind hearted owners who were lovely to speak with upon check in. The room was absolutely stunning, cosy and romantic. 110% recommend and will be back soon!

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$181
per night

The guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette is fitted with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Cozy, very comfortable and clean! They thought about everything single detail to please the guess.

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9.8
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
US$132
per night

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