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Offering studio rooms for 1 or 2 people and family rooms for up to 6 people, this property includes rooms with cooking facilities and ensuite bathrooms. Free parking is available on-site.

Located in a quiet, rural setting your motel room is a couple of minutes walk through the sand dunes to the majestic Haast Beach, a wonderful place to watch the sun setting over the Tasman Ocean. We loved the location. 3 minutes walk from the beach, surrounded by lovely sheep field. super comfortable room, with great amenities.

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9
Superb
1,184 reviews
Price from
US$127
per night

Newly built in 2017, Golden Star Motel is situated in Christchurch, 900 metres from AMI Stadium and 1.6 km from Hagley Park. Free WiFi is featured throughout the motel.

Every room at this motel is air conditioned and features a 42inch LED TV with Sky. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. I've stayed here a few times and will likely stay a few more! My first choice when I'm in Christchurch. Love the location and the rooms are excellent

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9
Superb
1,678 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room.

Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. Location was perfect, and the view from the room was beautiful! Very comfortable room, got a great rest!

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9.3
Superb
1,045 reviews
Price from
US$138
per night

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views. Great wee uniy, everything we needed, well considered and great waterfront location in Kaikōura near the seal colony. Owners were fab, left us to own devices only checking in to see if we needed anything/ more supplies. Dog friendly and welcoming. We'd definitely recommend and stay again on next trip to Kaikōura. Thank you!

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9
Superb
1,450 reviews
Price from
US$121
per night

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel is located high in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, within Arthur’s Pass Village. Just 300 metres from Arthur’s Pass train Station, it offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Amazing location, great clean place

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9
Superb
1,143 reviews
Price from
US$89
per night

Aoraki Court Motel is a modern accommodation located in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. All units feature great views of surrounding mountains and Mount Sefton. There is free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. The location is spectacular and the room was lovely, clean and modern. Highlight of our tour of NewZealand so far.

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9.2
Superb
1,082 reviews
Price from
US$351
per night

Middle Park Motel is within a 4-minute drive of Blenheim’s town centre and Blenheim Train Station. It features an outdoor pool, barbecue facilities and free parking. All units feature either a kitchen or kitchenette and a private patio. Guests enjoy free WiFi. Room was comfortable and roomy. Staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Would be definitely stay here again.

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9
Superb
1,016 reviews
Price from
US$106
per night

Centrally located in Dunedin, Amross Motel is 400 m from Otago Museum. Guests enjoy free unlimited fiberspeed WiFi daily on multiple devices, more than 50 satellite channels and free Netflix.

Apartments with disabled facilities are available. The motel offers self-service laundry facilities and luggage storage is also provided. Guests enjoy unlimited access to high-speed fibre optic internet on multiple devices. All rooms offer a 50-inch smart LED TV with a wireless keyboard. Brendan and Tina were excellent hosts with lots of useful information about the area.

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9.2
Superb
1,078 reviews
Price from
US$114
per night

Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views. Just 4 minutes’ drive from Lake Wanaka, the property features free WiFi and barbecue facilities. Spacious, comfy, could see the milky way

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9
Superb
1,661 reviews
Price from
US$167
per night

Enjoying beautiful mountain views, Scenic Views Motel provides spacious self-catered units with a patio and full kitchen facilities. Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

Scenic Views Motel is 1.5 km from Hanmer Springs Golf Course.Towels can be hired for guests going to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, about 400 metres away. Great stay! The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the location was convenient and quiet. Highly recommend and would stay again!

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9.1
Superb
1,073 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

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