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Commodore Motel
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Motel in Dunedin · 135.41 mi from centre

8.8

 

134 reviews

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Overlooking the Dunedin Botanical Gardens, Commodore Motel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Just a 5-minute drive from Dunedin city centre, all rooms feature living areas and breakfast making facilities.

The studios and apartments of Motel Commodore include a kitchen or kitchenette with a microwave. Each has a private bathroom and satellite TV.

As well as a guest laundry and dry cleaning service, the Commodore Motel offers a BBQ area and DVD library.

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Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
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Hotel in Dunedin City Centre, Dunedin · 136.55 mi from centre

9.4

 

38 reviews

Located in Dunedin, 1.2 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 2.9 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium, 1.1 km from Dunedin Railway Station and 500 metres from St. Paul's Cathedral. Some units at the property include a balcony with a sea view.

At the hotel, each room has a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel also offer a city view. Guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. The restaurant at the hotel serves local cuisine.

You can play billiards at this 4-star hotel.

Popular points of interest near Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel include Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Otago Museum and The Octagon. Dunedin Airport is 28 km away.

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Delightful 1 bedroomed tiny house with sauna
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Chalet in West Coast, Punakaiki · 136.73 mi from centre

9.1

 

28 reviews

Delightful 1 bedroomed tiny house with sauna provides a sauna and free private parking, and is within 200 metres of Fox River Beach and 14 km of Punakaiki Scenic Attraction. The property features garden and inner courtyard views.

The chalet is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Westport Airport is 47 km away.

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Bonnie Knights Motel Mosgiel
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Motel in Otago, Mosgiel · 137.61 mi from centre

8.4

 

433 reviews

Just a 10-minute drive from both central Dunedin and Dunedin Airport, Bonnie Knights Motel Mosgiel offers BBQ facilities. All rooms offer a microwave, a fridge and a satellite TV. Free WiFi is provided.

Bonnie Knights Motel Mosgiel is a 4-minute drive from Gladfield Golf Club. It is a 10-minute drive from Island Park Recreation Reserve.

All heated rooms offer ironing facilities and a private bathroom. Some rooms offer a desk, a seating area or a kitchen with an oven.

Guests have access to a shared laundry. Breakfast in your room is available.

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Milford Sound Overnight Cruise - Fiordland Discovery
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Cruise in Southland, Milford Sound · 137.64 mi from centre

9.7

 

233 reviews

Fiordland Discovery offers a scenic overnight boat cruise around New Zealand's iconic Milford Sound. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the towering peaks and waterfalls, and spot local wildlife, including seals and penguins, from the boat.

You can enjoy a soak in the on-board hot tub, or relax in your private heated cabin. Continental or cooked breakfasts and a 3-course dinner are provided. Additional beverages are available from the cash bar and complimentary tea/coffee is available throughout your cruise.

Guests can also enjoy a variety of additional activities, including kayaking or tender-boat excursions. You can view the fascinating sea life beneath the surface with underwater footage captured by their Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV).

Each cabin has an en suite bathroom and is individually climate controlled with both heating and air-conditioning.

Round trip land transfers from both Queenstown or Te Anau are available upon request, for an additional charge.

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Bayfield Motel and Apartment
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Motel in Dunedin · 138.03 mi from centre

8.5

 

284 reviews

Bayfield Motels boasts a quiet location, a short 2-minute walk from Bayfield Park. It offers free parking on site and unlimited free WiFi usage daily.

Heated guest rooms feature a full kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and a stove. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom offers free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities such as gold mining tours, penguin watching trips and sea kayaking. A guest laundry service is available.

Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the comfort of their own rooms.

Motels Bayfield is within a 10-minute drive of Dunedin City Centre and the Dunedin Train Station. The Dunedin Airport is a 35-minute drive away.

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Bella Vista Hanmer Springs
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Motel in Hanmer Springs · 150.79 mi from centre

8.2

 

407 reviews

Bella Vista Hanmer Springs is located on the right as you enter Hanmer Springs Village. It offers modern studios and family units with access to an on-site tennis court.

Each unit at Bella Vista Hanmer Springs has 50 satellite TV channels. All studios have a kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities and microwaves.

The property is just 10 minutes' stroll to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa and the cafes and bars in the centre of the village.

There is an 18-hole golf course close by. Forest walks and Tarndale Reserve are directly behind the motel.

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Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge
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Motel in Hanmer Springs · 150.93 mi from centre

9.3

 

92 reviews

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Featuring a garden, Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge is set in Hanmer Springs and also provides a bar and barbecue facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the motel every room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Every room comes with a kettle, while selected rooms include a patio and others also provide guests with mountain views. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

At Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hanmer Springs, like hiking and skiing.

Christchurch International Airport is 130 km away.

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The St James Premium Accommodation
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Motel in Hanmer Springs · 151.33 mi from centre

9.1

 

614 reviews

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The St James Premium Accommodation is a 5 minutes’ walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, restaurants and shops. Most accommodation overlooks Chisholm Park with views towards the mountains.

All accommodation has double-glazed windows, balconies or patios, under floor heating, heated towel rail, heat-pump, air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Executive units and 1-bedroom suites have a spa bath. The Mt Isobel and St James suites have a gas fireplace.

Other facilities include a guest laundry, a free DVD library and free use of towels for the thermal pools.

Smoking Free Property (No Cigarettes or Vaping inside the property or in the balcony/ patio of the rooms)

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St Johns court motel
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Motel in Otago, Milton · 155.50 mi from centre

8.7

 

143 reviews

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Just 750 metres from Milton Railway Station, St. John's Court Motel offers self-contained accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. It features free wired internet and barbecue facilities.

St Johns court motel is 4 minutes’ drive from Toko Golf Club, and 10 minutes’ drive from Lake Waihola. Dunedin Airport is a 30-minute drive, and central Dunedin is a 45-minute drive away.

A kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator is standard in all apartments. Each apartment is heated, and has a desk and a seating area. Many apartments also have a spa bath.

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Cosmopolitan Hotel
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Hotel in West Coast, Westport · 158.42 mi from centre

7.3

 

32 reviews

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Situated in Westport, Cosmopolitan Hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a garden, a bar and a casino. There is free private parking and the property features free airport shuttle service.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Cosmopolitan Hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms have a city view. The rooms will provide guests with a microwave.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. At Cosmopolitan Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Seafood, Steakhouse and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Westport Airport is 7 km from the property.

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Birchwood Cottages
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Motel in Te Anau · 171.72 mi from centre

8.4

 

231 reviews

Set in lovely gardens just 5 minutes' walk from Te Anau city centre, Birchwood Cottages offers self-contained units with a private patio and views of the Fiordland Mountains. It provides free WiFi.

Situated on the edge of Lake Te Anau, Birchwood Cottages is a 2-hour drive to Milford Sound, a scenic alpine drive. Lake Manapouri and Doubtful Sound are 20 minutes away by car.

Set among birch trees, the cottages offer a modern kitchen and satellite TV. Each cottage also includes its own private barbecue facilities.

Guests can enjoy fishing and hiking in the cottages’ natural surroundings. The property can book tours to Milford Sound, and discounted group bookings can be arranged.

Birchwood Cottages offers free parking and free landline phone calls to Australia and New Zealand. Computers are also available for guests' use.

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Marakura Deluxe Motel
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Motel in Te Anau · 172.52 mi from centre

8.7

 

301 reviews

Boasting barbecue facilities and views of lake, Marakura Deluxe Motel is set in Te Anau, less than 1 km from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Each accommodation at the 5-star motel has mountain views and free WiFi. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

At the motel all rooms have air conditioning, a desk, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a terrace with a city view. Each room includes a kettle, while some rooms also offer a kitchen with an oven. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Marakura Deluxe Motel offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Te Anau, like hiking and cycling.

Popular points of interest near Marakura Deluxe Motel include Fiordland Cinema, Ivon Wilson Park and Lake Henry.

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Kepplestone by the Sea - The Catlins
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Chalet in Otago, New Haven · 181.86 mi from centre

8.6

 

152 reviews

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Situated in New Haven in the Otago region, Kepplestone by the Sea - The Catlins features a patio. The property has sea and mountain views. The chalet also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The chalet provides guests with a balcony, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also available, as well as a kettle. At the chalet complex, each unit has bed linen and towels.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A snack bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities.

Guests at Kepplestone by the Sea - The Catlins can enjoy canoeing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Dunedin Airport is 89 km from the property.

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Lobster Inn Motel
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Motel in Kaikoura · 191.49 mi from centre

8.3

 

462 reviews

Lobster Inn, Kaikoura Motel. This family operated motel has been the ideal location for many staying in Kaikoura and offers modern self sufficient rooms just minutes from the town centre and all the Kaikoura attractions overlooking the Kaikoura Township, coast and mountains.

Our 24 rm Kaikoura Motel is ideally located, and is adjacent to New World and Kaikoura's Harakeke shopping complex, an easy walk through to the cafe scene and novelty shops one kilometre away.

We have comfortable studio rooms with tea/coffee facilities suited to 2 people for a one to two night stay, spacious delux studios with kitchenette, sleep 3, suited to a multiple night stay and one and two bedroom spacious family units with kitchenette for 4-5 people. Conference facilities on site. Ample parking including coach parking. Free unlimited fibre internet. Guest laundry on site.

Look out for the Iconic Lobster on the next door Tavern/Restaurant.

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Koura Bay Golf Resort
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Hotel in Canterbury, Kaikoura · 192.93 mi from centre

9.0

 

308 reviews

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Koura Bay Golf Resort is a few minutes drive north of Kaikoura, offering course-side accommodation, panoramic ocean views and a 9-hole \ 18-tee manicured golf course. Reception, Pro Shop, Cafe and Bar open 9am - 6pm daily.

There are 3 different room types to choose from breakfast and unlimited green fees are optional extras. All guest rooms are fitted with Smart TV's, fast free wifi, bar fridge, microwave, tea and coffee making facilities.

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Colonial Motel
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Motel in Invercargill · 202.04 mi from centre

8.4

 

701 reviews

Located 5 minutes’ drive from the centre of Invercargill, Colonial Motel boasts self-contained accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi.

Motel Colonial is a short 5-minute drive from Splash Palace and Stadium Southland. Invercargill Airport is 10 minutes’ drive away.

The apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a stove. There is a separate lounge and dining area where guests can relax. Some apartments feature a spa bath.

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Comfort Inn Tayesta Motel
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Motel in Invercargill · 202.13 mi from centre

8.6

 

152 reviews

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Comfort Inn Tayesta Motel offers modern, self-contained accommodation with over 50 satellite channels, just 1.5 km from Invercargill city centre. Guests enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi .

Each apartment at Comfort Inn Tayesta has a fully equipped kitchen with free tea and coffee, a LCD TV and a private bathroom. Heating and electric blankets are also provided.

Cooked and continental breakfasts are available. Guests have access to laundry facilities and free off-street car parking. Free newspapers are also available upon request.

Comfort Inn Tayesta Motel is located 10 minutes’ drive from Invercargill Airport. There are 4 golf courses within easy reach, including Queens Park which is less than 10 minutes' drive away.

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Colonial on Tay
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Motel in Invercargill · 202.15 mi from centre

9.1

 

198 reviews

Situated on the main road into Invercargill, Colonial on Tay offers spacious ground-floor units with unlimited free WiFi and free parking outside your room. All units include satellite TV and kitchen facilities.

Colonial on Tay Motel is a 5-minute drive from Invercargill city centre and Queens Park. Stadium Southland is 1.3 km away and the Bill Richardson Transport World is 850 metres away.

Each apartment includes heating and electric blankets. All have Smart TV's and kitchen or kitchenette with separate living and dining areas. A selection of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are provided.

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Birchwood Manor
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Motel in Invercargill · 202.49 mi from centre

8.7

 

550 reviews

Breakfast available

Centrally located in Invercargill’s business and shopping district, Birchwood Manor offers spacious studios and apartments with central heating, fully equipped kitchen and satellite TV. Guests enjoy 500MB free Wi-Fi upon arrival.

Each apartment at Birchwood Manor Motel has Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. The kitchen includes a microwave and refrigerator. The en suite bathroom has a shower, bathtub and toilet.

Guests have access to laundry facilities and a dry cleaning service. Free on-site car parking and free luggage storage are provided. Cooked and continental breakfasts are available for guests.

Birchwood Manor is just 4 km from Invercargill Airport. The restaurants, shops and supermarkets of Invercargill city centre are on the hotel’s doorstep.

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