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Located in Mangakino in the Waikato region, Lake Maraetai Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

A sun terrace can be found at the lodge, along with a shared lounge.

Taupo Airport is 61 km away. Big open shared spaces made it easy to navigate. All of the amenities were new or great condition. The bedroom had all we needed and the shared bathroom spaces were modern and very clean.

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9.1
Superb
324 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

Offering garden views, Dangela Boutique Lodge in Auckland offers accommodation, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and barbecue facilities. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. Stunning views and property with so many native birds

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9.4
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Situated in Russell, Arcadia Lodge Russell features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a terrace and a bar.

Popular points of interest near the lodge include Long Beach, Christ church and Russell Museum. Bay of Islands Airport is 36 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This boutique B & B is as good as it gets for lodging for the Russell bound. Russell, set in an exquisite setting in the Bay of Islands is the oldest Anglo settlement in NZ. The Inn is slightly outside of the central town, easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. The views from the Inn over the bay are stunning especially at the extremes of daylight. Night time is Dark Skies and reveals the magnificence of the Southern hemisphere for the stargazer. Breakfast offers fresh fruits from their own orchard including bananas and plums and homemade granola. This is followed by made from scratch hot breakfast items, homemade breads and cakes. Excellent strong coffee is available to start your day, and juice. Our room was historically allotted to the “housekeeper” set apart from the main house with a private entrance and porch commanding great views of the bay. The Wi-Fi performed flawlessly; water pressure is good with plenty of hot water. However, Russell is in a drier area of New Zealand and dependent upon rainwater, so you are encouraged to be judicious in your usage and conserve to the best of your ability. There is an honor wine bar in the kitchen fridge with a mixture of local NZ wines available for purchase (by the Bottle) at very reasonable prices…NOT the usual markups that one encounters while traveling. The hosts Peter & Greg were outstanding in personality and knowledge of the local area making for an excellent respite in a great location

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9.6
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
US$207
per night

Situated in Maketu in the Bay of Plenty region and Newdicks Beach reachable within 1.9 km, Quirky Woods - Glamping Cabins at Maketu features accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking.

A terrace is available on site and both canoeing and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the lodge. Beautiful location with welcoming hosts and a nice private cabin.

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9.3
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
US$58
per night

Boasting a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities, The Dome Waikino provides accommodation in Waikino with free WiFi and mountain views. Featuring free private parking, the lodge is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and cycling. The photos don’t quite do the room justice — it’s actually much more spacious in person. We really enjoyed the peace and greenery. The host was super friendly and even went bush to help us retrieve a lost drone!

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9.4
Superb
124 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Situated in Stratford, TePopo Gardens Rural Retreat offers accommodation with a terrace or a balcony, free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a garden and a shared lounge.

A children's playground and a barbecue are available for guests at the lodge to use. Exceptionally comfortable bed and room Lovely owners

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9.1
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, WoodyHanger Lodge provides accommodation in Whitianga with free WiFi and sea views. Providing free private parking, the 5-star lodge is 35 km from Cathedral Cove. The view is amazing. The apartment located away from the main house is beautifully decorated. It is a dream location and just 5 minutes drive away from Whitianga. The hosts were very nice and very discreet. We enjoyed the quietness and the beauty of the place. The 3 days that we spent there were a dream part of our vacation

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9.8
Exceptional
123 reviews
Price from
US$174
per night

The lodge provides guests with a terrace, city 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 offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Just an incredible place - 'cabin' is understating it. The views across to Auckalnd and Rangitoto alone are worth the price, but it's the little touches that make this place special: all the fittings are metal where possible, the finishing is exceptional, and the wine is from across the road. It gave our stay a feeling of luxury and care that was beyond the price. It was also probably the best bed we've ever had - it shaped itself to us in a way neither of us had experienced before.

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9.2
Superb
176 reviews
Price from
US$278
per night

Set in tranquil surroundings with large landscaped grounds and a picturesque garden terrace with mountain views, Tongariro Crossing Lodge offers uniquely spacious rooms with historic character. A garden is featured. Tongariro Crossing Lodge was a great place to stay for our family (parents, 2 adult daughters). Our main purpose was to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing the next day. However, after consulting with Louis (owner) and looking at the predicted cloud cover, we opted to delay the hike an extra day Louis kindly suggested alternative shorter hikes/activities near by, which were very enjoyable. Louis had also reserved spots for us on the shuttle (to/from hike) but upon our arrival and discussion, we decided to drive ourselves to the carpark which ended up being a good idea since the day we hiked was extremely cloudy, not clearing up until about 1pm. Driving ourselves allowed us to be flexible and enjoy the stunning views for another hour instead of rushing back to make the 5:30pm shuttle. In addition to the room (ours was newly renovated), you could also pay for a continental breakfast and sack lunch which Louis brought to our room the night before the hike. Very convenient and yummy!! Lodge was also within walking distance of restaurants (two that we ate at had great views of mountains, sunset) and small store. All in all, we really enjoyed our stay - perfect for us :). Louis was also very responsive prior to our trip, answering my many questions.

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9.1
Superb
380 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

Located in Ruahine, Mairenui Rural Retreat provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers.

The lodge offers a barbecue. The hosts were wonderful, and the breakfast was good. Even though the property was dated, it had a charm about it. the setting was fantastic .

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9.3
Superb
214 reviews
Price from
US$65
per night

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