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Shelby Motor Lodge

Invercargill

Shelby Motor Lodge provides rooms in Invercargill near Rugby Park Stadium and Southern Institute of Technology. This 4-star motel offers free WiFi. The motel features family rooms.

At the motel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms come with a kettle, while selected rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The reception is verry helpfull and accomodating room is too cozy and i love it

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9
Wonderful
1,133 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Akaroa Criterion Motel

Akaroa

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room.

Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. Friendly staff, informative and helpful. Great view and location, spacious and modern.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,146 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Scenicland Motels

Greymouth

Offering free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking, the Scenicland Motels is located in Greymouth. All accommodation offers a TV with satellite channels and air-conditioning.

Greymouth Scenicland Motels is 3 minutes' walk from shops and restaurants and 200m from the Greymouth District Aquatic Centre. It is 15 minutes' walk from the beach. Shantytown is 10 minutes' drive away. The tour desk can arrange cycling along the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail, hiking and fishing trips. The location of the motel is convenient, there is a restaurant supermarket next to it, the vehicle can be parked directly at the door of the room, the room is clean and hygienic, the kitchen is fully equipped, and I am very satisfied with my two days. The hotel hostess is friendly and very happy to help people, and will come to stay next time I have the opportunity, recommend.

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9
Wonderful
1,374 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

Aoraki Court Motel

Mount Cook Village

Aoraki Court Motel is a modern accommodation located in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. All units feature great views of surrounding mountains and Mount Sefton. There is free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. A well designed motel. It was comfortable and spacious It had everything we needed and had fantastic views of the snow capped mountains.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,430 reviews
Price from
£171
per night

Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge

Wanaka

Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views. Just 4 minutes’ drive from Lake Wanaka, the property features free WiFi and barbecue facilities. Room was spacious and clean with a large living area. Bathtub was large with Jacuzzi There was a beautiful horse “Antonio” living next to us. Staffs are friendly and handy You can access to every place in town within 5-min drive

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9
Wonderful
1,165 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Archway Motels & Chalets

Wanaka

Archway Motels & Chalets offers quiet and secluded accommodation, only 200 metres from Lake Wanaka. Set on 2 acres of gardens featuring native trees, tulips, roses and fruit trees, the spacious grounds include a covered BBQ area with picnic tables. Everything was perfect,heating sistem,bathroom and kitchen. The man at the reception was very kind and explain us everything. Price was perfect and location just 5 minutes walking to town centre!

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9
Wonderful
1,686 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson

Just 350 metres from Nelson's CBD and award-winning cafes, restaurants and shops, Palazzo Motor Lodge offers accommodation with air-conditioning and double glazing in all apartments. The self-catering apartments also include free unlimited WiFi, and a Smart TV. Clean, convenient to Nelson center, and to any activities you would like to do in the area… great place friendly staff! Thank you Robin for your help!

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9.3
Wonderful
1,034 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Northwood Motor Lodge

Christchurch

Northwood Motor Lodge is a 4-star motel on the edge of Christchurch, only 8km from the airport. The motel offers modern, air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

The motel is located within large grounds and has a great garden. Leisure facilities include a barbecue area, and playground. good location and very nice owner, Peter and Tessa!

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9.3
Wonderful
1,309 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Sahara Deluxe Studios

North Dunedin, Dunedin

Sahara Deluxe Studios offers accommodation in Dunedin near Dunedin School of Dentistry and Olveston. The property is close to Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, The Octagon and Dunedin Railway Station. Otago Business Park is 700 metres away and University of Otago is 500 metres from the motel. Staff were extremely helpful and accommodation was well located about 15min walk from the Octagon or the stadium. Room was comfortable and warm with great selection of Sports options on the TV channels and wifi included.

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9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

“The Cliffs” Humpridge View Motels

Tuatapere

“The Cliffs” Humpridge View Motels features free WiFi throughout the property and views of mountain in Tuatapere. There is a restaurant serving European cuisine, and free private parking is available.

The rooms in the motel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at “The Cliffs” Humpridge View Motels also boast a sea view. At the accommodation rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Beautiful view. Handy location. Great room. Good wifi.

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9.1
Wonderful
324 reviews

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