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Hanmer High Country Views

Hanmer Springs

Located in Hanmer Springs in the Canterbury region, Hanmer High Country Views provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Each unit comes with a terrace offering mountain views, a flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the lodge. We liked being out of town in peaceful countryside . There were enormous sliding windows opening on to a terrace with outdoor furniture. The view from the accommodation was a magnificent range of mountains.

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9.6
Exceptional
112 reviews
Price from
CNY 1,163
per night

Milford Sound Lodge

Milford Sound

With mountain views, Milford Sound Lodge is located in Milford Sound and has a restaurant, room service, bar and garden. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge 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. the villa we stayed it was exquisitely designed, it was like living in a magazine setup. everything was near perfect. witnessing the aurora australis was just the icing on the cake.

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9.3
Superb
554 reviews
Price from
CNY 2,233
per night

Benger Garden Chalets

Millers Flat

With mountain views, Benger Garden Chalets is located in Millers Flat and has a restaurant, room service, snack bar, garden, terrace and barbecue. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. What a lovely little oasis. The staff were super friendly and the outside tub was great on a cold wet evening to warm up!

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9.5
Exceptional
125 reviews
Price from
CNY 1,208
per night

Alpine Escape

Franz Josef

The lodge provides guests with a balcony, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. There is also a stovetop, toaster and a kettle. Stunning location- small but perfectly formed little retreat

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9
Superb
274 reviews
Price from
CNY 901
per night

Pukaki Air Lodge

Twizel

Offering mountain views, Pukaki Air Lodge in Twizel offers accommodation, barbecue facilities, a terrace and a shared lounge. Complimentary WiFi is available.

Lake Tekapo is 55 km from the lodge, while Glentanner is 41 km away. It was one of the most unique and comfortable places we stayed at in New Zealand. Only wish we had more time to spend there.

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9.5
Exceptional
108 reviews

The Cliffs Seaside Lodge

Tuatapere

Situated in Tuatapere Southland, Papatotara, The Cliffs Seaside Lodge provides accommodation a walkway with direct access to the beach.

The lodge offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hair dryer and shower. Some rooms have a walk-in shower and a free-standing bath. A terrace with both sea and mountain views is offered in all units. The stay was fantastic, I was very impressed by the property, the beautiful rooms and the views, vegetations around. Short walk to a beautiful sandy beach, which you can have by yourself, nobody was around, just you and nature. Larissa and Tom were the best hosts I have had for a long time, nowadays you often don't even meet the persons you are staying at. But Tom and Larissa were the true and very kind and friendly faces of the Cliffs Lodge, they went beyond to make every guest happy and satisfied! I took both dinner and breakfast, which Larissa preopared and was the best meals during my entire trip to New Zealand. This place is a gem and will be a great success for sure and is an accommodation made with heart! Thank you for having me, I am very lucky to have found this accommodation!

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9.5
Exceptional
127 reviews

Tasman Sea Retreat 5 stars

Punakaiki

The lodge provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A microwave, a stovetop and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Warm and cozy house, nice design, Patrick & Joe have good taste at furnitures. We actually arrive late and miss the sunset at night, however when we wake up in the morning and open the door, omg worth it! Breathtaking sea view with bird song, also the SPA pool with just perfect water temperature, what a morning!

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9.2
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
CNY 1,566
per night

Abel Tasman Lodge 4 stars

Marahau

Situated in Marahau, 38 km from Nelson, Abel Tasman Lodge features a hot tub and sauna. Abel Tasman National Park is within a 5-minute walk from the property. Free unlimited WiFi as well as free off-road parking is available. Beautiful clean unit and they even made up the bed when we were out.

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9.6
Exceptional
134 reviews

Eden's Edge Lodge

Motueka

Set 2.5 km from Tapu Bay Beach, Eden's Edge Lodge offers accommodation with a shared lounge, a garden and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. The resort was just amazing. The breakfast included eggs, pastry and bread which was provided with the complete kitchen (shared) with the other guests. They provided milk, coffee and tea also with the very delicious homemade jams.

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9
Superb
514 reviews
Price from
CNY 626
per night

The Ghost Lodge

Granity

At The Ghost Lodge, 2 sets of French doors open out to a sunny deck that has sea views and a spa pool. Downstairs, you will find a fully equipped galley kitchen with a stove top, electric oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker. The place is beautiful, cleanest I've seen & the owners are absolutely fantastic. You could never go wrong with the hot tubs & sauna, its a must stay place & I will certainly be going back.

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9.2
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
CNY 658
per night

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