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Bayfield Motel and Apartment
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Motel in Dunedin · 222.14 km from centre

8.4

 

325 reviews

Bayfield Motels features 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 private 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 Center 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 · 242.67 km from centre

8.3

 

399 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 center 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 · 242.90 km from centre

9.1

 

494 reviews

Breakfast available

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Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge in Hanmer Springs offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a kitchenette, balcony, and free WiFi.

<h2>Dining and Leisure</h2>

The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy the bar, and utilize the outdoor seating and picnic areas.

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The motel provides private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, free on-site parking, and a tour desk. Additional amenities include a hot tub, spa bath, and barbecue facilities.

<h2>Activities and Location</h2>

Located 81 mi from Christchurch International Airport, the lodge offers skiing and hiking activities. Guests can also enjoy scenic views of the surrounding mountains and gardens.

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The St James Premium Accommodation
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Motel in Hanmer Springs · 243.54 km from centre

9.3

 

542 reviews

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

All accommodations 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 Cigarets or Vaping inside the property or in the balcony/ patio of the rooms)

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Cosmopolitan Hotel, pub, restaurant and gaming room
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Hotel in West Coast, Westport · 254.95 km from centre

7.5

 

120 reviews

Breakfast available

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2>

Cosmopolitan Hotel in Westport offers family rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and mountain or city views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries.

<h2>Dining and Leisure</h2>

Guests can enjoy a traditional restaurant serving seafood, steakhouse, local, and barbecue grill cuisines. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere, while the casino offers entertainment.

<h2>Convenient Facilities</h2>

The hotel features a garden, free airport shuttle, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include streaming services, a fitness center, and a gaming room.

<h2>Breakfast and Dining</h2>

A continental breakfast with juice is served daily. The restaurant offers brunch, lunch, and dinner, accommodating vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.

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Birchwood Cottages
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Motel in Te Anau · 276.36 km from centre

8.4

 

231 reviews

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

Located 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 · 277.64 km from centre

8.7

 

301 reviews

Featuring barbecue facilities and views of lake, Marakura Deluxe Motel is located in Te Anau, a 9-minute walk from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Each room at the 5-star motel has mountain views and free WiFi. There is free private parking and the property has paid airport shuttle service.

At the motel, all rooms include a deskand a balcony with a city view. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at Marakura Deluxe Motel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also offer a terrace. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

The accommodation has a playground. Guests at Marakura Deluxe Motel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Te Anau, like hiking and cycling.

Popular points of interest near the 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 · 292.67 km from centre

8.7

 

152 reviews

Breakfast available

Featuring a garden, Kepplestone by the Sea - The Catlins provides accommodations in New Haven. With sea views, this accommodation offers a patio. 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 Kepplestone by the Sea - The Catlins can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is an on-site snack bar, and during warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy canoeing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Dunedin Airport is 55 miles from the property.

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The White Morph - Heritage Collection
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Motel in Kaikōura, Kaikoura · 307.42 km from centre

9.0

 

660 reviews

With a stay at The White Morph - Heritage Collection in Kaikōura, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Kaikoura Beach and a 2-minute drive from Fyffe House. This beach motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Peninsula Walkway and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Point Kean Seal Colony.

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Koura Bay Golf Resort
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Hotel in Canterbury, Kaikoura · 310.49 km from centre

8.8

 

299 reviews

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Koura Bay Golf Resort is a few minutes drive north of Kaikoura, offering course-side accommodations, 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 · 325.15 km from centre

8.4

 

589 reviews

Located 5 minutes’ drive from the center of Invercargill, Colonial Motel features self-contained accommodations 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 · 325.30 km from centre

8.6

 

152 reviews

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Comfort Inn Tayesta Motel offers modern, self-contained accommodations with over 50 satellite channels, just 0.9 mi from Invercargill city center. 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 · 325.33 km from centre

9.1

 

214 reviews

Located 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 center and Queens Park. Stadium Southland is 0.8 mi away and the Bill Richardson Transport World is 2789 feet 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 · 325.88 km from centre

8.6

 

521 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 private 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 2.5 mi from Invercargill Airport. The restaurants, shops and supermarkets of Invercargill city center are on the hotel’s doorstep.

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Distinction Invercargill Hotel
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Hotel in Invercargill · 326.29 km from centre

9.6

 

114 reviews

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A stay at Distinction Invercargill Hotel places you in the heart of Invercargill, within a 10-minute walk of Classic Motorcycle Mecca and E Hayes & Sons. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Civic Theatre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St Pauls Presbyterian Church.

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Gladstone Motel
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Motel in South Island, Richmond · 359.61 km from centre

9.1

 

200 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 8.7 mi from the motel, while Motueka is 21 mi away. Nelson Airport is 6.8 mi from Gladstone Motel.

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Saxton Lodge
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Motel in Nelson · 362.66 km from centre

9.2

 

447 reviews

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With a stay at Saxton Lodge in Nelson (Stoke), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Pic's Peanut Butter World and 13 minutes by foot from McCashin's Brewery. This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Marsden Recreation Ground and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Greenmeadows Park.

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Bella Vista Nelson
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Motel in Nelson · 367.17 km from centre

8.9

 

386 reviews

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Bella Vista Nelson offers self-contained accommodations with satellite TV, only a 5-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach. Transfers to and from Nelson Airport are available for guests, subject to availability.

Facilities at Bella Vista Nelson include a guest laundry, BBQ area and children’s playground. Guests can borrow a DVD player from the reception desk.

Apartments with spa bath are available.

Continental breakfast is available and can be delivered to the guest rooms. Nelson city center is less than 10 minutes’ drive away. It is only 1.9 mi to Nelson Airport.

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Abelia Motor Lodge
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Motel in Nelson · 367.52 km from centre

7.3

 

66 reviews

Located in Nelson, within a 14-minute walk of Tahunanui Beach and 3.2 miles of Trafalgar Park, Abelia Motor Lodge has accommodations 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. Every room includes a patio.

The motel is fitted with a desk, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a balcony with a mountain view. Rooms have an electric tea pot, while certain rooms contain a terrace and others also feature garden views. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Christ Church Cathedral is 3.3 miles from Abelia Motor Lodge. Nelson Airport is 1.2 miles from the property.

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Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel
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Motel in Nelson · 367.98 km from centre

8.1

 

207 reviews

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel consists of Castles Units and Garden Units. It offers self-contained accommodations 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 center. Abel Tasman National Park is 45-minute drive away.

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