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Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
37 Adelphi Terrace, Kaikoura
The price is NZ$273 per night
NZ$273
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located nearby.
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay

The Portage Resort
2923 Kenepuru Road, Portage
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portage. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre are located nearby.
Pool
Free WiFi

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
6 Point Road Stoke, Nelson, South Island
The price is NZ$139 per night
NZ$139
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Marsden Recreation Ground and Greenmeadows Park are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay

Akaroa on the Beach Apartments
229 Beach Road, Akaroa
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akaroa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Britomart Monument and Akaroa Lighthouse are located nearby.
Dryer
Parking included

Anakiwa 401
401 Anakiwa Road, RD 1, Anakiwa
Stay at this 3-star beach guesthouse in Anakiwa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Okiwa Bay are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
133 Bronte Road East, Off Coastal highway 60, Bronte
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Bronte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Mapua Wharf and Rough Island Equestrian Park are located nearby.
Pool
Parking included

Browns Boutique Hotel
26 Isle Street,, Queenstown, Otago
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions CaddyShack City Mini Golf and Fear Factory Queenstown are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
324 Newhaven Rd, Surat Bay, The Catlins, New Haven, Otago
The price is NZ$132 per night
NZ$132
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in New Haven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cannibal Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Cave Rock Guest House
16 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch
The price is NZ$141 per night
NZ$141
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach guesthouse in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sumner Beach and New Brighton Beach are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Escape To Picton
33 Wellington Street, Picton
The price is NZ$291 per night
NZ$291
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury inn in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton War Memorial are located nearby.
Hot tub
Parking included
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Accommodation | 7,027 hotels |
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Lowest Price | NZ$132 |
Highest Price | NZ$291 |
Popular hotels | Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast, The Portage Resort, Grand Arden Monaco Nelson, Akaroa on the Beach Apartments, Anakiwa 401, Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte, Browns Boutique Hotel, Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park, Cave Rock Guest House, Escape To Picton, The Lodge At Te Rawa - Boat Access Only, The Waters |
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