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Kuranui Cottage

location 430 Tararu Road, 3500 Thames, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up Tararu Road – it's one of those winding Thames streets that feels like it goes on forever, and you start wondering if your GPS is having a laugh. But then you spot Kuranui Cottage tucked away at 430, and it's like finding this perfectly hidden...

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Lexi’s Lodge

location Key Collection: 48 DÁrchiac Drive, 7945 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

Look, I've stayed at a lot of places around Lake Tekapo over the years, and honestly? Lexi's Lodge is one of those spots that just gets it right. When you're collecting the keys from 48 D'Archiac Drive, you're already in this perfect little pocket of town where you can actually hear yourself think –...

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Q1 Luxury Central Apartment

location 1a Brunswick Street, Queenstown, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

You know what caught me off guard about Q1 Luxury Central Apartment? The fact that it actually lives up to its name – and honestly, that doesn't happen often in Queenstown where "luxury" gets thrown around pretty liberally. I mean, the place sits right on Brunswick Street, which puts you smack in...

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5-min walk to Village – Havelock North Holiday Home with Spa Pool

location 1A Exmoor Street, 4130 Havelock North, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

You know what struck me first about this place? It actually delivers on that "5-minute walk to village" promise – I mean, you're literally on Exmoor Street, which is one of those quiet residential roads that locals use to skip the main drag when they're heading into town. I timed it because I'm that...

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Executive Oceanside Apartment

location 2 Marine Parade Unit 6C, 3116 Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

Look, I've stayed at a lot of places along the Mount Maunganui strip, and honestly? Executive Oceanside Apartment is one of those finds that makes you want to keep it secret. Unit 6C sits right on Marine Parade – and I mean RIGHT on it – so you're literally across the road from Main Beach. No...

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Art Lovers Retreat – Stay Waiheke

location 17 Pah Road, 1081 Onetangi, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

You know what caught me off guard about Art Lovers Retreat? It's actually tucked away on this quiet stretch of Pah Road where you wouldn't expect to find something this thoughtfully put together. I mean, Onetangi gets pretty buzzy during summer with all the beach crowds, but this place feels like...

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The Vicarage Barn

location 161 Church Road, 7483 Waipara, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

Look, I've stayed at plenty of places around Canterbury, but The Vicarage Barn on Church Road actually surprised me – and I don't say that lightly. You know when you pull up somewhere and immediately think "okay, this is different"? That's exactly what happened here. The building itself has this...

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King and Queen Hotel Suites

location Corner of King and Queen Streets, 4310 New Plymouth, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.4/10

You know what caught me off guard about King and Queen Hotel Suites? Walking up to the corner of King and Queen Streets (yes, the name actually makes perfect sense once you're there), I was expecting another generic business hotel. Instead, this place has this understated elegance that feels...

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Private Cottage with Spa and Amazing Lake Views

location 31 Closeburn Road, 9300 Closeburn, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.4/10

Look, I've stayed at plenty of places around New Zealand's South Island, but this cottage on Closeburn Road honestly caught me off guard in the best way possible. You know how sometimes a place just feels right the moment you pull up? That's exactly what happened here. The gravel driveway curves...

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Delamore Lodge

location 83 Delamore Drive, Owhanake Bay, 1081 Oneroa, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.4/10

You know those places that look almost too good to be true in photos? Well, Delamore Lodge is actually one of those rare spots that somehow exceeds what you're expecting. I mean, when you're winding down Delamore Drive toward Owhanake Bay – and honestly, the drive itself is half the experience with...

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Room for Two

location 77 Champion Road, Richmond, 7020 Richmond, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.4/10

You know what struck me first about Room for Two? The name actually makes sense once you're there – this isn't some massive hotel trying to be everything to everyone. It's genuinely designed for couples, and honestly, that focus shows in every little detail. The place sits on Champion Road in...

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Ben Ohau Villa

location 85 Ben Ohau Road, 7999 Twizel, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.4/10

You know what caught me first about Ben Ohau Villa? It's the view – and I mean, everyone talks about New Zealand's scenery, but honestly, waking up to those mountains from your bed is something else entirely. The place sits right on Ben Ohau Road, which sounds sort of remote until you realize it's...

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Fantail at Bluestone Retreat

location 80 Timber Yard Road, 7683 Leeston, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.4/10

You know what struck me first about Fantail at Bluestone Retreat? The absolute quiet when you step out of your car on Timber Yard Road. I mean, you're still close enough to Leeston that you can grab supplies or hit up the local café, but honestly – the silence here is something else. It's the kind...

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Spacious Oceanside Oasis

location 2 Marine Parade Unit 3C, 3116 Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.4/10

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Marine Parade – I mean, it's such a busy strip with tourists everywhere – but Unit 3C at the Spacious Oceanside Oasis completely changed my perspective on Mount Maunganui accommodation. The moment you step inside, you realize this isn't...

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Brand New Lake Front homes Spa Pool

location 173 Lake Terrace Unit 1, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.4/10

So I stumbled across this place on Lake Terrace while hunting for something different in Taupo, and honestly? It's one of those finds that makes you want to gatekeep it a little. The Brand New Lake Front homes aren't your typical hotel setup – you're actually getting a proper lakefront unit that...

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Lansdown Peaks Apartments

location 4 Lansdown Street, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.4/10

Honestly, when I first pulled up to Lansdown Peaks Apartments on that quiet stretch of Lansdown Street, I wasn't expecting much – you know how apartment-style places can be hit or miss. But walking into the lobby, there's this immediate sense that someone actually cares about this place. The whole...

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The Kereru’s Nest

location 248 Tauranga Bay Road Kaeo, Far North, 0478 Kaeo, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.4/10

You know how sometimes you find a place that's so perfectly tucked away you almost don't want to tell anyone about it? That's The Kereru's Nest, honestly. It's perched up on Tauranga Bay Road in Kaeo – and I mean actually perched, like whoever built this place knew exactly what they were doing with...

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Anchorage Resort Taupo NZ

location 346 Lake Terrace, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.3/10

You know what struck me first about Anchorage Resort? It's right there on Lake Terrace – and I mean *right there* – where you can actually see Lake Taupo from most rooms without craning your neck or squinting through trees. The whole place has this sort of understated elegance that doesn't scream...

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Bali with a twist

location 139 Cleveland Terrace, 7010 Nelson, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.3/10

Honestly, when I first pulled up to "Bali with a twist" on Cleveland Terrace, I wasn't quite sure what to expect – I mean, the name had me curious, and Nelson isn't exactly where you'd think to find Balinese vibes. But you know what? This little three-star gem actually delivers on that promise in...

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Greenlane Manor Motel

location 353 Great South Road, 1051 Auckland, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.3/10

Honestly, when I first pulled up to Greenlane Manor Motel on Great South Road, I wasn't expecting much – I mean, it's a motel, right? But this place actually surprised me in all the right ways. The building has this sort of understated charm that doesn't scream for attention, which I appreciated...

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Languor B&B

location 412 Waihakeke Road RD 2, 5792 Carterton, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.3/10

You know what caught me off guard about Languor B&B? The name actually makes perfect sense once you're there. I mean, this place on Waihakeke Road is basically designed to make you slow down and forget whatever deadline you thought was important back home. It's one of those spots where you pull up...

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Glencree Luxury Chalets

location 2220 State Highway 1, 7374 Kaikoura, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.3/10

You know what struck me first about Glencree Luxury Chalets? The silence. I mean, you're right on State Highway 1 – which sounds terrible until you realize this stretch through Kaikoura is basically just scenic coastal road with the occasional car rolling by. The chalets sit elevated enough that you...

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Ohakune Solar on Snowmass

location 30c Snowmass Drive, 4625 Ohakune, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.3/10

Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Ohakune Solar on Snowmass, I wasn't expecting much from what looked like a pretty standard accommodation block on a residential street. But you know what? Sometimes the best places are the ones that surprise you without trying too hard. The thing...

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Stopforths Motel

location 30 Hall Street Hokitika, 7810 Hokitika, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.3/10

You know what struck me first about Stopforths Motel? It's actually one of those places where the high rating makes perfect sense once you're there. I mean, 9.3 sounds almost too good to be true for a motel, but honestly – this place gets it right in ways that surprised me. The location on Hall...

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Gazeley Gem

location 11 Gazeley Avenue 5, 3216 Hamilton, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.3/10

You know what caught me off guard about the Gazeley Gem? I was expecting another generic boutique hotel when I pulled up to 11 Gazeley Avenue, but this place actually has some character. Hamilton's not exactly known for its luxury accommodations – I mean, it's a solid city but usually you're just...