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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Wonderful clean and perfect equipped Motel with stunning view / Location. Could see Dolphins directly from terrace. Lovely owners and friendly Staff really caring that guests have a great time. Thanks for the stay!

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9.2
Superb
1,669 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

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. Our comfortable room had a couch and chair as well as a balcony.

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9.3
Superb
1,038 reviews
Price from
US$138
per night

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views. Great room. Great property. Great location.

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9
Superb
1,490 reviews
Price from
US$104
per night

Offering full access to park facilities, Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park provides bright accommodation with balcony, toaster and electric kettle. Highfield Golf Course is a 3-minute drive away.

Timaru TOP 10 Park is a 6-minute drive from Caroline Bay Park and Aorangi Park. Centennial Park is an 11-minute drive away. Perfect accommodation for travelling around NZ.

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9
Superb
1,047 reviews
Price from
US$63
per night

Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course.. All accommodation features satellite TV and electric blankets. Really really nice apartments with lots of space & perfect for a long stay. Spacious, outside of town, washer & dryer, full kitchen. Each room is like a mini hotel room with mini fridge & microwave. Heaters in the bathroom & nice large soak tub.

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9.1
Superb
1,132 reviews
Price from
US$123
per night

Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, colour TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided.

This motel’s facilities include a children's playground, barbecue facilities and shared laundry. Free off-street car parking is provided. Broadband internet access is available in the reception area. Great place overall! Easy self check in even though we arrived late. Really good location and clean rooms with free Netflix.

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9
Superb
1,144 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Situated in Kaikoura, 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach, Austin Heights - Kaikoura features a garden and views of the garden. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. This motel was one of the nicest motels we have stayed at. The view was amazing and the easy chairs very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

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9.5
Exceptional
153 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Set in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, Waterscape Apartment features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Akaroa Beach. Great location and view. Apartment was everything promised.

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9.1
Superb
126 reviews
Price from
US$153
per night

Situated in Timaru, within 600 metres of Caroline Bay Beach, Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Amazing stay in this apartment! Very clean. It has all sorts of lovely art-deco design details and modern facilities; a great kitchen, warm mood lighting (hue customisable), high quality furniture, tv, wifi, everything you need to feel at home. Great view of the Bay and close to city centre. Private parking for your car (garage with lock). Truly a gem, do not hesitate to book.

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9.8
Exceptional
160 reviews
Price from
US$130
per night

Hapuku River Terrace a Eco Tiny House escape is located in Kaikoura and offers a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The holiday home features a hot tub and bicycle parking. Clean tidy lovely wee place to stay! Not far from the township. Great views of the river

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9.8
Exceptional
132 reviews
Price from
US$145
per night

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