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Shelby Motor Lodge 4 stars

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. Excellent location and very comfy beds.

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9
Superb
1,137 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

Akaroa Criterion Motel 4.5 stars

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. Best Motel we had in NZ. Very nice people, beautiful big room with a stunning view. Perfectly equipped and all perfectly clean and very modern. Akaroa is a must have when traveling NZ and the Motel is centrally located. We‘ll come back.

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9.2
Superb
1,147 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

Scenicland Motels 3 stars

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 room is clean and tidy. Kitchen ware is great. Had a room away from Street,

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9
Superb
1,375 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

Aoraki Court Motel 4.5 stars

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. This place was truly amazing. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 It surpassed the Hermitage Hotel by far, with exceptional facilities and a warm welcome from the owner. The unobstructed view of Mount Cook and the welcoming presence of the super cute duck couple added to the charm. 🦆🦆The spa facilities were absolutely perfect. Everything felt new and well-maintained, and the rooms were cozy and incredibly comfortable. I had also stayed at the Hermitage Hotel, but I was truly disappointed by its higher price and inadequate amenities. I am so grateful for the experience here🥰🌏🏔️

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9.2
Superb
1,450 reviews
Price from
£168
per night

Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge 4 stars

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. fantastic! the quality of the cottage, the views, the owner. everything!

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9
Superb
1,152 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Archway Motels & Chalets 4 stars

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. Front desk receptionist was very kind. Plenty of room and was very clean.

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9
Superb
1,675 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Palazzo Motor Lodge 5 stars

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. Spacious, clean and comfortable. Close to city center.

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9.3
Superb
1,046 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Northwood Motor Lodge 4.5 stars

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. Garden-cottage style accommodation which is exceptionally clean and beautiful; well equipped kitchenette; a big shared laundry with open-air clothes lines; beautiful backyard with entrance with colorful flowers; hospitable hosts who cared to share with you information of their local community in their Guest Information Booklet

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9.3
Superb
1,304 reviews
Price from
£78
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. Our room was spacious. Staff were very helpful and welcoming!

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9.1
Superb
143 reviews
Price from
£79
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. We loved the area, the hosts, the architecture, the view, the mornings in the tea kitchen, and the proximity to great walks including fjordland. Thanks for having us!

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9.1
Superb
324 reviews

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