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1. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
4.0 star property
Mount Cook
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (436 reviews)
"Location is prefect for Mount Cook, view is beautiful. We are happy to stayed one night before go hiking. There is big kitchen in upstairs and large rest area."
United States
Binglin
The price is AU$241
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Executive Apartment, Beach View | Balcony

2. Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
3.0 star property
Curio Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (380 reviews)
"Fantastic location with a great sea view. We were there in June and the heating was on which was grat."
Australia
Sandra
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Free WiFi, bed sheets

3. Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier Lodge
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (363 reviews)
"Nice lodge in a great place."
Finland
Kaius
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug
Fox Glacier Lodge
Property grounds

4. Lake Brunner Longhouse

Lake Brunner Longhouse
3.5 star property
Moana
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Quiet location"
Australia
Roger
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Lake Brunner Longhouse
Food and drink

5. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (743 reviews)
"Wondeful place to stay"
Australia
Richard
The price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Sails Nelson
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6. The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin
3.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Wonderful Stay. Close to Octagon Soaps etc outstanding"
New Zealand
Ian
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Stables Dunedin
Front of property

7. Top of the Town

Top of the Town
3.5 star property
Picton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (209 reviews)
"Lovely little spot, easily walkable to food and shopping, very friendly hosts. "
United States
Ashley
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Top of the Town
Bar (on property)

8. Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation

Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
4.0 star property
Arrowtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
"One of the best places to stay in South Island loved everything about this place! 💖 thank youui"
Australia
Natia
The price is AU$359
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug
Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
Beach/ocean view

9. Cave Rock Guest House

Cave Rock Guest House
3.0 star property
Sumner
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"lovely room and location close to beach snd shops. Friendly and engaging host would go back"
New Zealand
alan
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Cave Rock Guest House
Superior Studio, 1 Bedroom (Interconnected Studio)

10. Superior Dunedin Apartments

Superior Dunedin Apartments
3.0 star property
Fairfield
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (100 reviews)
"Hassle free booking and very cheap"
Australia
Richard
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Superior Dunedin Apartments
Superior Double Room | Lake view

11. Lakewood Lofts

Lakewood Lofts
3.0 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (57 reviews)
"Was a great stay. Right on the lake (Lakeview room) and an easy walk into town."
Australia
Andrew
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Lakewood Lofts
Front of property

12. Gunyah Country Estate

Gunyah Country Estate
4.0 star property
Windwhistle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (55 reviews)
"Great historic homestead very welcoming and warm. Breakfast was excellent. Access to Mt. Hutt and Methven was easy. Very enjoyable stay."
Australia
jenny
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Gunyah Country Estate
Exterior

13. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
3.5 star property
Appleby
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Ideal for what we needed, cute lil place, everything was easy with thoughtful touches."
New Zealand
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
Exterior

14. The Gables B&B

The Gables B&B
3.0 star property
Picton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (50 reviews)
"Love the relaxation of a homey spot"
United States
Melissa
The price is AU$273
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
The Gables B&B
Interior

15. Drifters Inn

Drifters Inn
3.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (552 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and quiet"
Australia
john
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Drifters Inn
Front of property

16. Falcons Nest

Falcons Nest
2.0 star property
Cromwell
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (66 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable beds, friendly staff, good price. "
Australia
Matt
The price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug
Falcons Nest
Front of property

17. Waikawa House

Waikawa House
3.5 star property
Waikawa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (43 reviews)
"Great place to stay, clean, easy acceas and near to sites"
Australia
Amanda
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Waikawa House
Property grounds

18. Archer House B&B

Archer House B&B
4.5 star property
Westport
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (95 reviews)
"Kitchen was extremely well supplied with everything we needed"
Canada
Amanda
The price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Archer House B&B
Property entrance

19. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
7.6 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"Backpacker style accommodation at premium rate."
New Zealand
Wayne
The price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
The Fort. Timaru
Terrace/patio

20. Arle's Nook

Arle's Nook
Temuka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"Fantastic stay from start to finish. The place was spotless, well-organised, and had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. Communication with the host was excellent - they were friendly, responsive, and very accommodating. The property itself is lovely and peaceful, and the cows were a charming bonus! We’d happily stay again."
New Zealand
Matthew C.
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Arle's Nook
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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent staff Super hospitality Great buffet breakfast Gym is limited to number so we didn’t manage to get a key for it Love the tabac n cedar wood hand n body wash with matching shampoo; conditioner and hand n body lotion. Thoroughly enjoyed the alpine view from our King room"
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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

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Lowest Price
AU$98
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AU$359