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māra

Mapua

The bed and breakfast provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Everything! Relaxed base (if you have a car) for Abel Tasman NP activities.

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9.7
Exceptional
183 reviews
Price from
$106
per night

The Empty Nest

Geraldine

Located in Geraldine in the Canterbury region, The Empty Nest has a garden. The property features garden views. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The 1-bedroom guest house is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Fiona was a fantastic host. Super comfortable everything we needed. Little touches everywhere like Yorkshire tea made our stay more enjoyable and really felt welcomed and cared for

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9.4
Wonderful
165 reviews
Price from
$84
per night

Views over Tasman, New luxury boutique studio overlooking the Tasman Sea

Greymouth

Situated in Greymouth and only 11 km from Greymouth Railway Station, Views over Tasman, New luxury boutique studio overlooking the Tasman Sea features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property was built in 2021 and has air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The property offers barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture. This was a beautiful well stocked room overlooking the Tasman Sea. The owner was very helpful and nice!

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9.7
Exceptional
165 reviews
Price from
$144
per night

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru

Timaru

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Timaru, where guests can make the most of its seasonal outdoor swimming pool and garden. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Everything about this place was fantastic! They took a last minute booking for us which we really appreciated. This place is super unique- you must check it out

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9.3
Wonderful
106 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

Dalkeith Boutique Bed & Breakfast

Kaiapoi

Dalkeith Boutique Bed & Breakfast has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Kaiapoi, 20 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. The property features city views and is 20 km from Canterbury Museum and 21 km from Hagley Park. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Warm friendly, great location.

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9.3
Wonderful
108 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

Studio or Cabin on Whitby

Nelson

At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a outdoor furniture. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle. The units include a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Easily the best place we've stayed in while in NZ for the last 2 months. Amazing view and very helpful owners. HUGE patio and two swinging chairs where you could spend hours enjoying the view.

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9.2
Wonderful
115 reviews
Price from
$71
per night

64 Mandalea B&B

Ohoka

Featuring a garden and views of garden, 64 Mandalea B&B is a recently renovated bed and breakfast located in Ohoka, 30 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The bed and breakfast also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Breakfast was good. Environment was good and quiet.

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9.6
Exceptional
339 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House

Nelson

Situated in Nelson, 7.4 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Maitai Whare Iti - Adventure Cabins & House features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring barbecue facilities, the property is located within 8 km of Trafalgar Park. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available. Location was amazing. Remote and peaceful. Nice to be disconnected and relaxed. Our dog Penny loved it and it was so nice to be able to take her on holiday instead of leaving her behind. We will be back!

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9.1
Wonderful
114 reviews
Price from
$120
per night

The Salty Bushman B&B

Kaka Point

Offering barbecue facilities and sea view, The Salty Bushman B&B is located in Kaka Point, a few steps from Port Molyneux Beach and 1.3 km from Kaka Point Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the bed and breakfast's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Very nice contact. Very clean and everything you need. Nice view from the community room. We would come again.

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9.5
Exceptional
127 reviews
Price from
$118
per night

Labyrinth Gardens Guest House

Takaka

At the guest house, every unit has a desk. There is a private bathroom with shower in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. What an absolutely amazing place! Our room was so quiet and comfy and the shared toilet and shower was clean and spacious. The kitchen was so well stocked (spices, utensils, pans, etc). This guest house is better than the pictures! The views in and around the house are absolutely breathtaking. I enjoyed having my coffee out on the front deck with an amazing view of the mountains. The owner was eager to help make us comfortable and offer suggestions on what to do in the area :) thank you!!

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9.5
Exceptional
147 reviews
Price from
$82
per night

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