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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
585 reviews
Price from
US$611
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. We had an incredible 4-night stay at The Cliffs Seaside Lodge in New Zealand. The location is absolutely stunning—beautifully isolated with breathtaking view of ocean and unforgettable sunsets. It was the perfect peaceful retreat, yet ideally situated for exploring the Southland of New Zealand South Island. The lodge itself is unique and charming, offering a quiet and serene atmosphere. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and well-maintained. The owners, Larissa and Ton, were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. To top it all off, the dinners were absolutely delicious! During our stay, we explored the stunning Doubtful Sound Fiords, visited the charming towns of Te Anau and Manapouri in Southland/Fiordland, and enjoyed having breakfasts in Tui Base Camp Cafe of Tuatapere, a small rural town near the southern coast. Their mince pie is a must-try—the best I’ve ever had! We also visited Bluff, a historic seaport town, and spent a pleasant time in Queens Park in Invercargill, a beautiful green space in the city near the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind getaway surrounded by natural beauty, this is the place to be. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend it!

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9.3
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
US$161
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. The host is exceptional. Property has more than enough facilities and had a lavish stay. Room was exceptional and mind blowing services. They also shared home made Cinnamon rolls which was really sweet of them. Their dog was so friendly. Thanks so much for your extraordinary services.

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9.3
Superb
64 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

With mountain views, Cabot Lodge - Fiordland National Park is set in Manapouri and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden and terrace.

At the lodge guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Cabot Lodge - Fiordland National Park offers a business centre, free WiFi access, ironing service and free private parking. This place is perfect in so many ways. Host meeting you on arrival - staff appear whether you wander out of your room and ask if they can assist. Amazing service. Every member of the team was perfectly polite, engaging, and responsive. They will organise anything that you want - trips across the surrounding area. One couple had a helicopter trip and it literally landed on the lawn of the place. That is defeintly the way to end a long day! Location - stunning is the word you will probably read most about this place. And it actually is. Room - we had the room with the terrace - I would book this again - as you walk straight out from your room into a courtyard which is in the shade and sun in the afternoon. This is an all-inclusive accommodation - it has to be as it is a trek from the local towns. The food was extremely good. It was never too much or too little the chief has got the balance right. At the end of the trip I left items in the room (very annoyed with myself) the owner looked after them and made sure we got them back. Everything was amazing

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9.9
Exceptional
29 reviews
Price from
US$1,062
per night

Featuring mountain views, High Leys Lodge in Te Anau features accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. On our 6 weeks NZL Trip High Leys Lodge will loom large as the best place we were lucky enough to stay in. And we stayed in some wonderful places! The location, facilities and provisions were second to none. To top it off, the welcome and service from Sarah was next level. We felt that she knew all our wishes before !could be our best mate... ! TeAnau itself is a stunning location - and sadly, we only had three nights there - but it was the hospitality of John and Sarah that has made us resolute that we will return... even though we are from Germany a good nearly 24 hours away via a couple of flights and a drive! But this place is that special to come back - just because I totally forgot to tune the guitar 🎸

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9.9
Exceptional
98 reviews
Price from
US$273
per night

With sea views, Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant is located in Half-moon Bay and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden and terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Church Hill might be the most wonderful place we’ve ever stayed. The location, the hosts, the accommodation, and the food were all amazing. Exquisite attention to detail!

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9.6
Exceptional
66 reviews
Price from
US$458
per night

Featuring a terrace, Kowhai Lane Lodge is situated in Half-moon Bay, not far from Ringaringa Beach.

Some of the units have a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Great hosts with impressive knowledge of Stewart Island.

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9.3
Superb
39 reviews
Price from
US$399
per night

Located in Te Anau in the Southland region and Te Anau Glow Worm Caves reachable within 400 metres, Kea by the Lake provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a shared lounge and free private parking.

The lodge offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. There is also a kitchenette in some of the units equipped with a fridge and microwave. It had an easy access to the lake and walkable to most gorgeous sites

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8
Very good
517 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Set within a World Heritage Site in New Zealand, Fiordland Lodge overlooks views of Lake Te Anau and the surrounding mountains. It offers a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

The high ceilings and large fireplace in the hotel’s lounge provides a warm and cosy environment where guests can enjoy a book or chat with other guests. A tour desk and laundry services are available. The location is awesome with great western views. The staff treated us like royalty😊 The included breakfast was hearty with added touches. Specialty juices. Dinner was an add in but start with drinks and canapés. Excellent food right on site. Nice at the end of a long hiking day

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8.8
Fabulous
56 reviews
Price from
US$1,042
per night

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