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Hanmer High Country Views

Hanmer Springs

Located in Hanmer Springs in the Canterbury region, Hanmer High Country Views provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Each unit comes with a terrace offering mountain views, a flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the lodge. I recommend accommodation. Clean, comfortable, beautiful view, quiet, nice owners. Absolutely exceptional. We will definitely be back sometime.

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9.6
Exceptional
111 reviews
Price from
€ 147
per night

Milford Sound Lodge

Milford Sound

With mountain views, Milford Sound Lodge is located in Milford Sound and has a restaurant, room service, bar and garden. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge.

Milford Sound Lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with river views. the suroundings were exceptional, arge room with beautiful interior.. i love it so much

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9.3
Superb
554 reviews
Price from
€ 282
per night

Benger Garden Chalets

Millers Flat

With mountain views, Benger Garden Chalets is located in Millers Flat and has a restaurant, room service, snack bar, garden, terrace and barbecue. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. What a lovely little oasis. The staff were super friendly and the outside tub was great on a cold wet evening to warm up!

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9.5
Exceptional
125 reviews
Price from
€ 153
per night

Alpine Escape

Franz Josef

The lodge provides guests with a balcony, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. There is also a stovetop, toaster and a kettle. Amazing location, and the view from the deck is spectacular!! Small, but very comfortable for a couple with a well-appointed kitchen. Definitely recommend it if you are in Franz Joseph!!!

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9
Superb
275 reviews
Price from
€ 114
per night

Pukaki Air Lodge

Twizel

Offering mountain views, Pukaki Air Lodge in Twizel offers accommodation, barbecue facilities, a terrace and a shared lounge. Complimentary WiFi is available.

Lake Tekapo is 55 km from the lodge, while Glentanner is 41 km away. An excellent location, especially for aviation enthusiasts! The room was spacious and clean and facilities excellent. Would highly recommend.

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9.5
Exceptional
108 reviews

The Cliffs Seaside Lodge

Tuatapere

Situated in Tuatapere Southland, Papatotara, The Cliffs Seaside Lodge provides accommodation a walkway with direct access to the beach.

The lodge offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hair dryer and shower. Some rooms have a walk-in shower and a free-standing bath. A terrace with both sea and mountain views is offered in all units. We enjoyed the peacefulness and loved the food. The Hostesses are Amazing and made us feel really welcomed.

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9.5
Exceptional
127 reviews

Tasman Sea Retreat 5 stars

Punakaiki

The lodge provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A microwave, a stovetop and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Very clean and cozy, has beautiful views, the spa pool is amazing

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9.3
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
€ 198
per night

Abel Tasman Lodge 4 stars

Marahau

Situated in Marahau, 38 km from Nelson, Abel Tasman Lodge features a hot tub and sauna. Abel Tasman National Park is within a 5-minute walk from the property. Free unlimited WiFi as well as free off-road parking is available. Great location and highly efficient team who run the Lodge. Spacious, Clean, Serviced daily and fantastic room and bathroom and with great amenities in the Kitchen, although we did not use them. Great Breakfast delivered to the room on time. Generally had a warm and hospitable feeling. The owners were very helpful on booking activities for us and communicated in advance. Great service Great place, I understand why they are rated so highly.

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9.6
Exceptional
134 reviews

Eden's Edge Lodge

Motueka

Set 2.5 km from Tapu Bay Beach, Eden's Edge Lodge offers accommodation with a shared lounge, a garden and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. The resort was just amazing. The breakfast included eggs, pastry and bread which was provided with the complete kitchen (shared) with the other guests. They provided milk, coffee and tea also with the very delicious homemade jams.

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9
Superb
514 reviews
Price from
€ 79
per night

The Ghost Lodge

Granity

At The Ghost Lodge, 2 sets of French doors open out to a sunny deck that has sea views and a spa pool. Downstairs, you will find a fully equipped galley kitchen with a stove top, electric oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker. The place is beautiful, cleanest I've seen & the owners are absolutely fantastic. You could never go wrong with the hot tubs & sauna, its a must stay place & I will certainly be going back.

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9.2
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
€ 83
per night

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