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Set in Taupo, the recently renovated Lakeside cozy studio offers accommodation 41 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 41 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.8 km from Great Lake Convention Centre. The apartment was really pretty, and the bed very comfortable! It is also well located in Taupō. We wouldn’t hesitate coming back in the future.

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9.2
Superb
229 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

Offering garden views, Fantail Cottage is an accommodation situated in Hamilton, 33 km from Mystery Creek Events Centre and 14 km from Garden Place Hamilton. The air-conditioned accommodation is 13 km from Waikato Stadium, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Hamilton Gardens. Fiona is very friendly Her house is clean and neat She provided some light breakfast for us. 1 night stay is not enough, we hope we can return soon.

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9.6
Exceptional
191 reviews
Price from
US$123
per night

Situated in Matamata in the Waikato region, Hobbiton Countryside Sanctuary has a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 47 km from Mystery Creek Events Centre, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. A beautiful country cottage well equipped with everything we needed. Ideal location for our visit to Hobbiton.

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9.2
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
US$161
per night

Set in Hamilton and only 2.2 km from Hamilton Gardens, Hillcrest Home offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated homestay is located 7.2 km from Waikato Stadium and 11 km from Mystery Creek Events Centre. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.1 km from Garden Place Hamilton. Great little room very clean and well laid out. Friendly owner and convenient to get the bus straight into Hamilton Central

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9.2
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
US$61
per night

Situated in Hamilton, near St Peter's Cathedral and University of Waikato, 2 Bedroom Home away from Home near CBD & private parking is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.6 km from Hamilton Gardens, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The apartment has wellness packages and full-day security. Loved our stay at Jordan and Glenn's place. It was a perfect location, nice and quiet, easy to find had absolutely everything we needed and more for a wonderfully comfortable stay. The guys were awesome hosts and super helpful with advice on local things to do. Would definitely recommend staying here 10/10.. Wish we had the opportunity to stay for longer but I will definitely be back when I can 😊

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9.6
Exceptional
124 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

Apartment Twelve is located in Taupo and features a heated pool and inner courtyard views. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The design of the homestay is very fashionable and elegant. The kitchen utensils are complete. It only takes three minutes to walk to the beautiful Lake Taupo. The environment is quiet and beautiful.

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9.4
Superb
168 reviews
Price from
US$173
per night

A recently renovated holiday home set in Cambridge, Benn Rd Cottage features a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 16 km from Mystery Creek Events Centre. Amazing setting out in the country. Beautiful self contained cottage that was clean and set up with everything you needed. Gina was welcoming and extremely helpful. HIGHLY recommend and if I’m ever through this area again would absolutely be back!! Thanks for a great stay!!

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9.8
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
US$118
per night

Matamata Lodge is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Matamata, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony. The bed and breakfast features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Amazing service - very accommodating and understanding - really nice dog!

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9.6
Exceptional
170 reviews
Price from
US$161
per night

Set in Matamata in the Waikato region, The Wash-House historic Cottage Close to Hobbiton has a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers full-day security and private check-in and check-out for guests. Beautiful location, wonderful and very friendly host, very comfortable room and even homemade brownies to die for. We were doing a hike and those brownies plus a great provided breakfast really got us through. Everything was lovely. Thank you!

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9.5
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
US$134
per night

Situated in Tamahere in the Waikato region, Tamahere Lifestyle features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a sauna. 5.5 km from Hamilton Gardens and 8.8 km from Mystery Creek Events Centre, the property provides a garden and a terrace. Guests can use the hot tub and the spa facilities, or enjoy garden views. The property is located in the southeast of Hamilton, not too far from the CBD and Waikato University. It is a convenient, comfortable, and clean place to stay and live. And the owner, Cathy, is a warm and kind lady who serves us at the House. She always helps us solve any problems we have, like showering. We can enjoy the grassland with a lovely dog, chat with Cathy, and use the larger washing room with facilities like those in luxury hotels. Anyway, an unforgettable night at Tamahere for my graduation day!

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9.5
Exceptional
201 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

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