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

8.7

 

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

8.9

 

299 reviews

Breakfast available

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

 

729 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

8.8

 

151 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

9.2

 

194 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 a flat-screen TV and kitchen or kitchenette with separate living and dining areas. A selection of coffee, tea, hot chocolate and orange juice are provided.

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Birchwood Manor
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Motel in Invercargill · 202.49 mi from centre

8.6

 

551 reviews

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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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Gladstone Motel
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Motel in South Island, Richmond · 223.45 mi from centre

9.1

 

213 reviews

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Gladstone Motel is a 5 star property in Richmond. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast on request.

All rooms have a Kitchenette with cooking facilities, King size beds, spacious Bathroom, Sky TV and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms feature a spa bath.

A variety of restaurants and The Richmond Mall are a 5 minute walk from the property. Gladstone Motel is also located nearby national parks and bicycle trails. Nelson is 14 km from the motel, while Motueka is 34 km away. Nelson Airport is 11 km from Gladstone Motel.

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Saxton Lodge
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Motel in Nelson · 225.36 mi from centre

9.1

 

341 reviews

Saxton Lodge is centrally located between Richmond and Stoke, New Zealand, directly opposite Saxton Field. It is only 3-minutes’ drive to Stoke or Richmond, 15-minutes’ drive to Nelson city centre and 30-minutes’ drive to Motueka.

Saxton Lodge offers barbecue facilities and free off-street parking. The property has a fully equipped communal kitchen for you to prepare simple meals. Self-service laundry services are also available onsite.

All of the units are air-conditioned and feature an LCD TV with satellite channels. They feature double-glazed windows, tea/coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower and a hairdryer.
Saxton Lodge is 5-minutes’ drive from WOW Museum and 2-minutes’ drive from the Aquatic Centre.

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Abelia Motor Lodge
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Motel in Nelson · 228.37 mi from centre

7.5

 

30 reviews

Situated in Nelson, within 1.2 km of Tahunanui Beach and 5.1 km of Trafalgar Park, Abelia Motor Lodge features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

At the motel, rooms have a desk, a balcony with a mountain view, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Nelson Airport is 2 km from the property.

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Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel
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Motel in Nelson · 228.65 mi from centre

7.7

 

54 reviews

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel consists of Castles Units and Garden Units. It offers self-contained accommodation with a flat-screen TV and unlimited free WiFi access. Just 6 minutes’ walk from beautiful Tahunanui Beach.

Complimentary tea, coffees and sugar replenished daily. Free barbecue facilities are available in the garden area.

All heated rooms include a well-equipped kitchen or kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator.

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel is 5 minutes’ walk from Nelson Fun Park Hydro slide. Nelson Golf Links is 5 minutes’ drive and 10 minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport and Nelson’s city centre. Abel Tasman National Park is 45-minute drive away.

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Apex Motorlodge
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Motel in Nelson · 228.68 mi from centre

8.9

 

438 reviews

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Located 5 minutes' walk to the beautiful Tahunanui beach and 8 minute' drive to central Nelson, Apex Motorlodge offers an outdoor swimming pool. Local shops, cafes and restaurants are within walking distance.

This property features guest laundry and guests receive free WiFi ,and on-site parking . A delicious continental breakfast can be arranged for an additional charge.

All rooms features a flat screen satellite TV, SKY TV with 50+ Channels, free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette with fridge, microwave and tea-coffee making facilities. A delicious continental breakfast is also available for an additional charge.

The property can assist you with arranging kayaking, visits to local wineries and trips to the Abel Tasman National Park. Enjoy a nice beach walk at Tahunanui and check out Nelson Fun Park. Apex Motel is 4 minutes’ drive from Nelson Golf Links Course.

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Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel
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Hotel in Nelson · 230.14 mi from centre

8.3

 

545 reviews

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Centrally located in Nelson, the 4-star Rutherford Hotel is within easy walking distance of the city’s main shopping streets and the landmark cathedral. Guests will enjoy complimentary WiFi.

The hotel has 113 spacious and comfortable guest rooms, which are decorated in a modern, contemporary style. Each room has a modern en suite bathroom with complimentary Manuka Spa Toiletries.

Oceano Restaurant and Port O Call Bar are Open for Breakfast, Dinner, Bar Meals and Drinks.

The Rutherford Hotel Nelson is well-placed for cycling and exploring the sandy beaches, blue seas and mountains of the surrounding area. A number of art galleries are also in the vicinity.

- New and improved Rutherford Hotel Nelson -

In an effort to better serve our guests, Rutherford Hotel Nelson is proud to announce a refurbishment project. Your stay will soon be even more enhanced by upgraded landscaping, guestrooms, lobby, restaurant and bar as well as a new gym and new conference rooms.

We are excited to give our guests a better experience than ever before. Whether you will be travelling for business or for leisure, or coming to our hotel to host an event, the beautification will enhance your stay in Nelson.

During the refurbishment process, the hotel will stay open, and we’ll try our best to minimise the nuisance to our guests. Some noise might occur during business hours from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday.

The refurbishment will be finalised by end of 2025.

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Riverlodge Motel
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Motel in The Wood, Nelson · 230.68 mi from centre

8.1

 

713 reviews

Located in Nelson, 600 metres from Trafalgar Park, Riverlodge Motel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a garden. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a mountain view.

At the motel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Each room is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen equipped with an oven. Guest rooms in Riverlodge Motel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nelson, like cycling.

Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson is 1.1 km from Riverlodge Motel. Nelson Airport is 7 km away.

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Riverside Hotel Marlborough
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Hotel in Blenheim · 241.19 mi from centre

8.2

 

863 reviews

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Riverside Hotel Marlborough features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Blenheim. This 4-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. The hotel provides both free WiFi and free private parking.

Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a terrace. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Marlborough Airport is 6 km away.

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Waterfront motel
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Motel in Blenheim · 241.23 mi from centre

8.4

 

1,036 reviews

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Waterfront motel is offering accommodation in Blenheim. Each accommodation at the 4-star motel has river views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The motel offers both free WiFi and free private parking.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All rooms include a safety deposit box, while certain rooms also offer a balcony. All units in the motel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at Waterfront motel can enjoy a continental breakfast.

You can play darts at the accommodation.

Marlborough Airport is 7 km from the property.

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Adrift In Golden Bay- Absolute Beachfront Villas
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Resort in South Island, Collingwood · 245.91 mi from centre

9.8

 

25 reviews

Situated on a 10-acre property, 18 km north of Takaka, Adrift In Golden Bay- Absolute Beachfront Villas Cottages & Apartments offers access to a private beach. Free Wi-Fi is available at the property.

All rooms at Adrift In Golden Bay- Absolute Beachfront Villas come with open-plan living areas, beach views and outdoor barbecue facilities

Guests can arrange day trips to the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks at the tour desk.

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Zatori
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Hotel in South Island, Collingwood · 248.65 mi from centre

8.7

 

6 reviews

Zatori has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and water sports facilities in Collingwood. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot tub. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a garden view.

The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Zatori also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms have a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

The accommodation offers a barbecue. Guests at Zatori will be able to enjoy activities in and around Collingwood, like canoeing.

Nelson Airport is 128 km from the property.

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Aldan Lodge
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Motel in Picton · 253.74 mi from centre

8.1

 

1,670 reviews

Aldan Lodge offers self-contained accommodation just 4 minutes’ walk from the Picton waterfront and 8 minutes’ walk from Picton Railway Station. It features barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free parking.

All units at the Aldan Inn come with a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette and ironing facilities. A flat-screen TV with 50+ satellite channels and a DVD player are provided. Each unit includes a work desk and some apartments also have a hot tub.

Guests at the Aldan Lodge can get travel advice from the tour desk. The hotel also offers guest laundry services and a free car wash. Luggage storage can be arranged upon request.

The Aldan Lodge is within 4 minutes’ walk of a number of shops, cafés and restaurants. The Picton Ferry Interislander Terminal is a 14-minute walk away. The historical Edwin Fox ship is just an 8-minute walk.

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Escape To Picton Boutique Hotel
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Hotel in Picton · 253.84 mi from centre

8.6

 

125 reviews

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Escape To Picton Boutique Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Picton. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Picton Memorial Park Beach.

At the hotel all rooms are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms come with a kettle, while some rooms also offer a balcony and others also have sea views. All guest rooms feature a desk.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at Escape To Picton Boutique Hotel.

There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area.

Shelley Beach is 500 metres from the accommodation. Marlborough Airport is 34 km from the property.

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Bay Vista Waterfront Motel
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Motel in Picton · 256.07 mi from centre

9.4

 

761 reviews

Offering a stunning waterfront location, Bay Vista Waterfront Motel features accommodation alongside Picton's beautiful Waikawa Bay. It is 5 minutes drive from Picton township but only a 5 minute walk to the the local restaurant located at Waikawa Marina. All accommodations boast a patio with panoramic waterfront views.

The spacious apartments feature an LCD TV with 50+ satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen.

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel provides free private parking for cars and trailer boats.

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