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With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the motel also boast a sea view. The rooms in “The Cliffs” Humpridge View Motels are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Wild and wonderful location. Just a low row of 8 rooms set in the dunes overlooking the sea a safe distance below. Huge plate glass window at foot of bed to watch ever changing sky, sea and stars. Best bed we’ve had on our trip. Dinner was a great experience - wonderful food and service

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9.2
Superb
425 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

Boasting garden views, waikawa house offers accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 3 km from Curio Bay Beach. This holiday home provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. Oh so spacious and comfortable. A great space for a family vacation and really close to Curio Bay.

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9.1
Superb
172 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

Featuring sea views, The Cliffs Seaside Lodge in Tuatapere features accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property.

The lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. A balcony with mountain views is offered in all units. It was our last night in the fjordland area before traveling to Queenstown and ending our 2 weeks in New Zealand. We wanted to be in a remote southern location and the Cliffs was a perfect choice. The views and location to the sea was exactly what we wanted. Be sure to visit the beach nearby. Our hosts were friendly, informative and very responsive to our questions. We enjoyed meeting them very much. We have great memories of the Cliffs.

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9.3
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
US$161
per night

Featuring sea views, Anchorstone provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 2.6 km from Dead Man Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house features facilities for disabled guests. Peaceful and secluded The car provided was really helpful and for our sole use.

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9.3
Superb
122 reviews
Price from
US$383
per night

Located on the shores of Lake Te Anau, Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments offers self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and lake and garden views.

Guests can relax and enjoy the views and surrounding lovely gardens. Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments are 10 minutes’ walk from Te Anau Town Centre. The new suites were gorgeous, modern and more than comfortable. Views of the lake, soundproof, and just luxurious. One of the best places I've ever stayed.

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9.4
Superb
623 reviews
Price from
US$186
per night

Providing mountain views, Rarakau Lodge in Tuatapere provides accommodation, a private beach area, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property.

A continental breakfast is available at the lodge. Blake and Kelly we're exceptional hosts, their thoughtfulness and generosity we're remarkable.

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9.3
Superb
64 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Boasting a hot tub, ToiToi Papatotara BnB is situated in Papatotara. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast has a barbecue and a hot tub. The location is close to the beach and view is very beautiful. Hosts are welcoming and friendly. Ohla dog is lovely. In the evening the sky is beautiful. Watching stars in a hot spa is one of the most unforgettable moments in life!

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9.9
Exceptional
88 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

Situated in Niagara in the Southland region, Niagara Ridge Retreat Catlins features accommodation with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home. Great views, beautiful remote location. Good base to explore the south coast

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9.7
Exceptional
68 reviews
Price from
US$201
per night

The holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Beautiful quiet location, great view and Tui feeder, very clean and well appointed. Also enjoyed the forest walk nearby.

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9.8
Exceptional
89 reviews
Price from
US$209
per night

Set in park-like grounds on the shores of Lake Te Anau, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers has both mountain and lake views from the majority of the rooms.

All lounges at the property have lovely views of Fiordland National Park and Lake Te Anau. Free unlimited WiFi is available throughout the property, including in the bedrooms. Big kitchen with any cooking material you need. Beautiful lake view, loads of space to hang out. Nice rooms out back with plenty of space

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8.4
Very good
2,870 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

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