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Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels

Hokitika

Located 1.6 km from Hokitika Beach, Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden and barbecue facilities. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The holiday park features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. Clean and chill space to stay. It’s worth to stay at least two night.

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9.2
Wonderful
753 reviews
Price from
$60
per night

Ao Marama Retreat

Collingwood

Ao Marama Retreat features rooms in Collingwood. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for guests.

Some units feature a terrace and/or a patio with sea views and an outdoor dining area. At the holiday park, certain units are equipped with a kettle and chocolates or cookies. Sanctuary with spectacular views out over Golden Bay. Owners, Elizabeth and Duan made us feel right at home, went the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend staying here.

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9.1
Wonderful
104 reviews
Price from
$181
per night

Jackson's Retreat Alpine Holiday Park

Jacksons

Set within a stunning historic rainforest and walking track, Jackson's Retreat Alpine Holiday Park offers 5-star accommodation with access to a garden and a barbecue.

The quiet holiday park features extensive views of the South Alps and Taramakau River and guests can enjoy bird watching, hiking and fishing in the surrounding area. There is an on-site waterfall and Glow Worm dells exclusive for staying guests. The park is in a beautiful setting. The bathrooms, showers and communal kitchen/lounge area were all very clean and well-maintained. We were in a cabin that was very comfortable. The nature walk is definitely worth doing and leads to very impressive waterfall.

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9.2
Wonderful
248 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Ross Beach TOP10 Holiday Park

Ross

Situated in Ross, 23 km south of Hokitika, with some of the worlds most beautiful and rugged coastlines, Ross Beach Top10 Holiday Park is an absolute beachfront property with limited WiFi availability throughout the property. Clean and comfortable pods. Sue and Andy were such gracious enthusiastic and helpful hosts. They were spot on with insisting we stay 1/2 hour longer on the beach to see the sunset and then the star display. The facilities catered to all of us who love the beach experience - bonfires, pizzas, lounging!

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9.1
Wonderful
197 reviews
Price from
$115
per night

Smiths Farm Holiday Park

Linkwater

Situated on a working farm, Smiths Farm Holiday Park offers accommodation surrounded by rolling hills and rural gardens. Guests can enjoy feeding and petting the friendly farm animals, which include sheep, cows, pigs and goats. Great welcome with warm cupcakes ! We loved the walk to the water fall and the gloworms. And all the animals.

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9.2
Wonderful
319 reviews
Price from
$43
per night

Terraced Chalets

Motueka

Set in the Motueka area and within 15 minutes driving of Kaiteriteri beach, Terraced Chalets offers accommodation with views of Riwaka Valley. Free Wi-Fi is available in each chalet.

The rooms at Terraced Chalets feature a queen bed , sofa bed , kitchenette equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and a cozy dining area. Crockery and cooking appliances are provided. Each chalet has flat-screen satellite TV and a private balcony. Hosts were amazing, the chalet was spotless and had everything you could need to be self sufficient and comfortable. Beautiful gardens and stunning views out to the ocean.

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9.6
Exceptional
135 reviews

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Christchurch

At Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch, you can spend the day swimming in the indoor pool, relaxing in the hot tub or playing games in the games room. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Located in the Canterbury Region, Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch is 14 minutes' drive from the centre of Christchurch and 21 minutes' drive from Christchurch International Airport. room was perfect, clean, bed was a good size and comfortable, small dining table and chairs were in the room along with a large mini fridge and counter top with all crockery and cutlery also including a chopping board and pots/pan. This was perfect for any small food prep in the room such as cereals/salads/sandwiches. Room was lovely and warm too. Showers were always clean and bathrooms too. Location was right beside a public bus stop, 20 mins to city centre for $4.

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8.3
Very Good
3,084 reviews
Price from
$60
per night

Twizel Holiday Park

Twizel

Located 500 metres from the town centre, Twizel Holiday Park is located in Twizel. Guests receive 100 MB of free WiFi per day. Twizel Holiday Park is located within a 10-minute walk from restaurants, shops and a supermarket. Everything was very good. Rooms were large and clean. We would come back.

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8.2
Very Good
1,111 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lake Tekapo

Lakes Edge Holiday Park offers free on-site parking. It is 5 minutes' walk from Tekapo Springs. Free Unlimited WiFi available to all guests.

Accommodation options include studios, apartments and bungalows. All studios and apartments offer a TV and an outdoor seating area. Bed linen is provided. Some accommodation offers a private bathroom. ✅ Thanks for free-upgrade ✅ The room is just next to lake Tekapo, Maybe 20 seconds walk to the lake edge, the views of lake Tekapo are truly stunning, especially at night time ✅The staffs are super nice and helpful ✅ The rooms are clean and tidy ✅ The kitchenware are well-stocked ✅ Private car park space at back of room

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8.6
Excellent
1,872 reviews
Price from
$102
per night

Haast River Motels & Holiday Park

Haast

Haast River Motels & Holiday Park offers a guest lounge, a shared kitchen and BBQ facilities. All accommodation features a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests enjoy free on-site parking and unlimited free Wi-Fi Spacious rooms with heating and hot shower, lots of light with mountain views, comfortable beds and such peaceful surroundings, all what you need!

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8.4
Very Good
1,345 reviews
Price from
$93
per night

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