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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.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy a continental breakfast. 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
112 reviews
Price from
€ 136
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. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking 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. Very quiet and beautiful views

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9.3
Superb
557 reviews
Price from
€ 339
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. great spot! loved that they have a little run at the back for the dog

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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. The room is cozy, clean, and beautiful. We can see the glacier just from our room. At night, you can see lots of stars in the sky. We had a great time in this house.

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9.1
Superb
274 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. It was one of the most unique and comfortable places we stayed at in New Zealand. Only wish we had more time to spend there.

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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. Great place. Make sure to book dinner at their cafe, it’s well worth it!

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9.5
Exceptional
126 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. Warm and cozy house, nice design, Patrick & Joe have good taste at furnitures. We actually arrive late and miss the sunset at night, however when we wake up in the morning and open the door, omg worth it! Breathtaking sea view with bird song, also the SPA pool with just perfect water temperature, what a morning!

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9.2
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. Beautiful clean unit and they even made up the bed when we were out.

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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. Super beautiful surrounding. Good cooking and barbecue facilities. Very friendly owner. In love with the cat!

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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. Great host! The lodge is very clean and the decor interesting. We heard the waves crashing all night. Simon built us a fire overlooking the ocean as the sun was setting. Magical!

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9.2
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
€ 83
per night

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