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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 ₩228,844
₩263,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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 ₩161,882
₩186,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
WiFi (free), 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 ₩86,757
₩99,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Fox Glacier Lodge
Front of property

4. 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 ₩145,697
₩167,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Waikawa House
Bar (on property)

5. 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 ₩264,961
₩304,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
Front of property

6. 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 ₩104,306
₩119,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Top of the Town
Property grounds

7. 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 ₩99,338
₩114,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Lake Brunner Longhouse
Beach/ocean view

8. 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 ₩117,735
₩135,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Cave Rock Guest House
Front of property

9. Sennen House

Sennen House
4.0 star property
Picton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Beautiful B&B in Picton. Lovely host. Comfortable and peaceful stay. Good breakfast & comfy bed."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is ₩220,018
₩253,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Sennen House
Exterior

10. 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 ₩257,546
₩296,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
The Gables B&B
Exterior

11. Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat
2.0 star property
Twizel
The price is ₩483,186
₩555,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat
Front of property

12. Gunyah Country Estate

Gunyah Country Estate
4.0 star property
Windwhistle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (56 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 ₩178,810
₩205,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Gunyah Country Estate
Superior Studio, 1 Bedroom (Interconnected Studio) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

13. 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 ₩95,246
₩109,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Superior Dunedin Apartments
Interior

14. Drifters Inn

Drifters Inn
3.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (553 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and quiet"
Australia
john
The price is ₩117,735
₩135,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Drifters Inn
Food and drink

15. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (744 reviews)
"good location, helpful staff. Great place to stay"
Australia
Suzannah
The price is ₩144,704
₩166,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
The Sails Nelson
Property grounds

16. 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 ₩213,395
₩245,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Archer House B&B
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

17. 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 ₩115,896
₩133,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
The Stables Dunedin
Exterior

18. 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 traveler
The price is ₩152,320
₩175,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
Front of property

19. Falcons Nest

Falcons Nest
2.0 star property
Cromwell
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (67 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable beds, friendly staff, good price. "
Australia
Matt
The price is ₩95,366
₩109,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Falcons Nest
Superior Double Room | Lake view

20. 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 ₩106,700
₩122,702 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Lakewood Lofts
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Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"We only had an overnight stay. The ensuite room was perfect for what we needed ."
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Pinewood Queenstown

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Accommodation
13 Guest Houses
Lowest Price
₩99,770
Highest Price
₩555,664