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Located in Twizel, Ben Ohau Villa provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The villa has a picnic area and a hot tub.

Guests at the villa can enjoy relaxing moments in the wellness area or in the the garden. Amazing spot! The house has everything that you need to enjoy an amazing stay close to Mount Cook, one of the most beautiful places I ever been in my whole life! Hot Tub, fireplace, amazing views!

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9.4
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
US$429
per night

Marina Terrace Apartments, Wanaka has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Wanaka, 2.5 km from Puzzling World. It is located 2.2 km from The Wanaka Tree and features a lift. Guests can use the spa centre and the fitness centre, or enjoy lake views. Wonderful, uncomplicated stay.

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9.2
Superb
309 reviews
Price from
US$252
per night

Rainforest Deluxe in Franz Josef provides accommodation with a terrace, a bar and a spa and wellness centre. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel features family rooms. Fantastic location, great rooms, very good bar/restaurant and excellent facilities!

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9.4
Superb
170 reviews
Price from
US$187
per night

37 km from Moeraki Boulders in Oamaru, The Old Confectionery features accommodation with access to beauty services. The property features sea and city views, and is 2.6 km from Bushy Beach. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Beautiful property. Very clean and elegant. Lot of thought has been put in decorating the place.

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9.6
Exceptional
422 reviews
Price from
US$221
per night

Located at the heart of the Central Otago wine region and just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa offers luxury accommodation, 5-star personal service, an on-site restaurant and a Day spa. The 24 private villas feature views over the organic vineyards and the mountains of Gibbston. The breakfast was amazing, service was excellent and the set menu New Year’s Eve dinner was delicious

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9.2
Superb
170 reviews
Price from
US$442
per night

Stopforths Motel features spacious and luxurious accommodation just 450 metres from the centre of Hokitka. Opening in 2018, guests can admire the Southern Alps views or the stars on an astronomy tour.

Every motel room offers a luxurious bathroom fitted with a spa bath, shower and free toiletries. Air conditioning will ensure guests are comfortable in any season. Large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and free WiFi are provided for entertainment. Very nicely updated, the kitchenette was fully stocked with everything you need to cook and make a nice French press in the morning!

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9.3
Superb
365 reviews
Price from
US$105
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, mountain view and a patio, Minaret Ridge Retreat is located in Wanaka. Situated on the beachfront, this property has a spa and wellness centre, free bikes and a garden. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free guest house features a hot spring bath. Minaret Lodge is a stunningly located suite just outside the centre of Wanaka, ideally positioned for easy access to the lake, town and mountains. The property - managed by Jay - is spotless, with all-you-could-need facilities for short or long stays in Wanaka.

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9.5
Exceptional
184 reviews
Price from
US$106
per night

Waitapu Springs B&B is set in Takaka and features a spa and wellness centre and a shared lounge. This 3-star bed and breakfast features a spa experience, with its sauna and hot tub. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Everything, hosts are great. Breakfast was amazing, facilities are a bonus !!

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9.7
Exceptional
342 reviews
Price from
US$86
per night

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Queenstown, like hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and ski storage space are also available on-site. Andre and Daniella were exceptional hosts! Their wealth of knowledge about the area was Extensive. The breakfasts were out of this world as they had owned their own restaurant for 30 years. They made us feel pampered and at home. You do need a car as their property is a few miles out of Queenstown.

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9.7
Exceptional
101 reviews
Price from
US$137
per night

The studios have fully equipped kitchens with a refrigerator, freezer, microwave, stove top and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy uninterrupted, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Nugget Point Lighthouse from the privacy of their unit or relax in their private, therapeutic, double spa bath. Amazing view of the ocean and the surfers. The heated beds were helpful to make sleep very cozy.

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9.3
Superb
185 reviews
Price from
US$196
per night

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