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Located in Dunedin, near Otago Museum, Taieri Gorge Railway and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Sahara Guest House has a shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. Very comfortable. The staff, I’m guessing owners, were so warm and receptive. It just felt very homey

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9
Superb
1,011 reviews
Price from
US$67
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. This motel was one of the nicest motels we have stayed at. The view was amazing and the easy chairs very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

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9.5
Exceptional
137 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Located in Dunedin and only 13 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, The Views provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house is located 13 km from Taieri Gorge Railway and 14 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. The view was stunning and the room was exceptionally clean.

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9.8
Exceptional
264 reviews
Price from
US$68
per night

The units come with carpeted floor and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a shared bathroom with bidet and a hair dryer. At the homestay, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. We recently had the pleasure of staying at Heather's wonderful shared stay@10 Airbnb and I can't say enough good things about this place! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with nothing but warmth and hospitality that made us feel right at home. The Space: The accommodation was immaculate, beautifully decorated, and equipped with all the modern amenities one could ask for. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep after a day of socialising with friends. The kitchen was fully stocked, making it easy to prepare meals, and the living area was cozy and inviting. The Host: Our host was exceptional! We love staying where we can interact with the host and have meaningful conversations about the world and life experiences. Heather was so accommodating in this area as we chatted about the concepts of the world and what our future holds. To this day, Heather still messages making sure that we are ok and dare I say, she has become one of our friends, thankful to this trip. Location: Nestled in a charming neighbourhood, the location was perfect for us to be able to visit friends and to local shops. It was a peaceful area and offered a retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everything. Overall experience: I can't wait to return. I miss Heather already. I miss her home already. Thank you for sharing you home with us Heather. Thank you for giving us a home away from home. Stay safe and until next time.

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9.3
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Located just 28 km from Central Otago District Council, Studio 585 provides accommodation in Alexandra with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as bicycle parking. Featuring private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Lovely little cozy studio. Very nice muesli for breakfast, the bedlinens/towels were all really lovely quality and it was a great added extra to be able to play some mini golf! Only stayed one night but would have loved staying for longer.

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9.6
Exceptional
156 reviews
Price from
US$79
per night

Located in Appleby and only 15 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Berryfields 64 provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 16 km from Trafalgar Park. Guests can make use of a garden. It was amazing, all was supper new, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was a great touch. Simply perfect, exactly what we needed

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9.2
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
US$143
per night

The spacious homestay has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Skippers Canyon is 46 km from the homestay, while Kawarau Suspension Bridge is 3.8 km from the property. Queenstown Airport is 21 km away. Fantastic overnight stay. I regret not booking more nights. Cozy, you feel at home. We lacked nothing. I highly recommend!

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9.4
Superb
167 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Halfmoon Cottage in Akaroa provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The homestay offers garden views and a picnic area. Beautiful, great location, and overall welcoming.

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9.6
Exceptional
100 reviews

Located in Dunedin, 19 km from Taieri Gorge Railway and 19 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Brighton Beach provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. Featuring private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is set 20 km from Otago Museum. Beautiful accommodations. It had everything we needed for an extended stay, and the hosts were welcoming and very helpful. Included a beautiful sounding tui in the garden, which was an added bonus.

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9.5
Exceptional
168 reviews
Price from
US$74
per night

Located in Twizel in the Canterbury region, The Cabin provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain and garden views. Guests can make use of a garden.

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
126 reviews

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