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Mondello Kaikoura 4 stars

Kaikoura

Set in Kaikoura, less than 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden. Great location. The room had a mountain view and on the first floor. The apartment had 2 rooms. The main guest room had a double bed, kitchen area and a dinner table. The room had a big TV with satellite channels. The other room was a bedroom with two single beds and a TV. All the beds were soft and comfy. The place was very well maintained. The bathroom was neat and clean. There is a guest laundry available onsite. The host were very informative. We are a family of 3 and found the place very comfortable during our stay of 3 days.

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9
Superb
1,000 reviews
Price from
€ 79
per night

Amberlea Cottages 5 stars

Hokitika

Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach. It was 4 small family maintained units. We stayed only one night as were passing through to Queenstown. The hosts were very friendly. We left behind our son's bag. Sharyn (host) was kind enough to post it to our next destination. Thanks Sharyn.

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9.3
Superb
1,014 reviews
Price from
€ 107
per night

Picton Waterfront Apartments 4 stars

Picton

Picton Waterfront Apartments offer spacious, modern, self-contained accommodation in the heart of Picton. Stunning views over the Marina with a great balcony to sit and enjoy the views. Easy walk to the Coastal Pacific Train station or ferry terminal. Plenty of restaurants and bars in walking distance. Supermarket and bottle shop nearby. Well equiped kitchen, European laundry in apartment. Comfortable bathrooms, lounge and dining area for 4 adults. Allocated car park available. Loads of hiking and mountain biking trails.

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9.1
Superb
1,137 reviews
Price from
€ 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
243 reviews
Price from
€ 208
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. Large apartment, very clean. Good location.

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9
Superb
286 reviews
Price from
€ 135
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. Amazing property! Gorgeous space, amazing views, great communication, every amenity. David and Dandy were wonderful.

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9.2
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
€ 67
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. Location, accommodation and Service (Friendliness) was second to none

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9.5
Exceptional
128 reviews
Price from
€ 102
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. The bath, the surroundings, the living space

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9.5
Exceptional
150 reviews
Price from
€ 81
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. Beautiful location, carters Beach seems mostly undiscovered, you can walk for miles and barely see other people. The owners were friendly and welcoming. You could just see the ocean from the room and could hear the surf.

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9.1
Superb
224 reviews
Price from
€ 112
per night

Outback on Broadway

Picton

Outback on Broadway is a property located in Picton near Shelley Beach. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Was a flying stay.. arrived late .. left early. But the place is excellent. Very clean and all round good quality.

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9
Superb
161 reviews
Price from
€ 115
per night

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