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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.

All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Every room comes with a private bathroom, while selected rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher. At the motel rooms come with bed linen and towels. I booked this place last minute, and it exceeded my expectations. Perfectly clean and comfortable. Loved the bath, and was able to prepare a simple meal in the kitchenette. Issie at reception is LOVELY. Kind, welcoming, and helpful. I was exhausted when I arrived, so greatly appreciated her kindness!

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9
Superb
1,124 reviews
Price from
ISK 14,439
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. Fantastic location and water views. Lovely big bed. Comfy sheets. Large room. Friendly and helpful staff. Outdoor chairs and table to use on the balcony. Beach bag and towels for use on the beach .

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9.2
Superb
1,139 reviews
Price from
ISK 14,184
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. Very spacious, comfortable beds, large refrigerator, great inverter, very quiet as a long way from the main road. We really enjoyed our stay.

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9
Superb
1,372 reviews
Price from
ISK 14,650
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. Great location! Clean and very spacious rooms. Excellent view from terras.

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9.2
Superb
1,416 reviews
Price from
ISK 28,029
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. We loved the house. Great location to go both to town or out to Lavender Farm/Puzzling World. Friendly staff.

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9
Superb
1,174 reviews
Price from
ISK 19,110
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. Great place, friendly staff. We had lots of space in our unit. Lots of area for children to play outside and even swings! Not far from the lake, we walked there.

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9
Superb
1,733 reviews
Price from
ISK 14,949
per night

Tuscana Motor Lodge 4.5 stars

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Free Wi-Fi access is available at Tuscana Motor Lodge, offering spacious studios and apartments with DVD player and LCD satellite TV. Christchurch city centre is only 10 minutes’ walk away.

Tuscana Motor Lodge Christchurch is a 10-minute walk from Christchurch Casino. Christchurch International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Grant, our host was awesome. Welcoming and gave us some great advice on restaurants in the area and tips for our onward journey to Queenstown which made our drive even more fun.

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9.1
Superb
1,005 reviews
Price from
ISK 13,759
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
1,029 reviews
Price from
ISK 13,420
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. The motel was idealy placed for us, near the airport. Rooms were well equipped, well furnished with comfortable beds and very clean. Although not large, kitchen space was well designed and functional. Lovely surroundings with plants and colourful flowers. Laundry available for guests at no additional cost, which is not common in NZ motels. Owners we very helpful, making an additional room available and providing transport from and to the airport. Excellent value for money.

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9.3
Superb
1,327 reviews
Price from
ISK 14,014
per night

Sahara Deluxe Studios

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. Lovely staff and management. Nice breakfast. Good central location. Woukd definitely stay there again.

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9.1
Superb
153 reviews
Price from
ISK 14,184
per night

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