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Majestic Mansions - Apartments at St Clair

Majestic Mansions - Apartments at St Clair

15 Bedford Street Dunedin
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace, a garden, and a picnic area are also on offer.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (437 reviews)
Great spot

Reviewed on May 7, 2025

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Hotel St Clair
Great for beach vacations

Hotel St Clair

24 Esplanade Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$123 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$145 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A business center, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are also on ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (725 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, beach towels, outdoor pool access

Travelers say...
Chloe was exceptional, the room was spectacular and the view was incredible - a glorious stay!!

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

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Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

16 Richards Drive Hokitika
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$86 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$99 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
This holiday park doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A garden, luggage storage, and laundry facilities are also on ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (856 reviews)
Polite and helpful staff. Small clean cabin neatly presented. with small clean functional bathroom. It had a kitchenette area for basic meal preparation. Bed was okay. Farm animals are on site and beach is only a few meters away.Laundry facilities are also on site Good for families. Wifi was ...

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

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Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

56 Punakaiki Road Punakaiki
$106 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$121 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (332 reviews)
Pleasantly surprised, the cabins were more than we expected, great location, would stay again.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

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Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel

111 Revell Street Hokitika
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$85 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$99 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and onsite conference space. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Very comfortable bed and nice shower. We loved the patio with the view of the ocean. We would definitly stay there again.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4237 State Highway 6 Punakaiki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$118 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$136 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A garden, a lobby ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (762 reviews)
Nice view

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

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Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

19 Hartmount Place Te Miko
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$48 nightly
The price is $55 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$55 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
This hostel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A garden, luggage storage, and laundry facilities are also on offer.
8.2/10 Very Good! (201 reviews)
I stayed 1 night here with family and really enjoyed it. We arrrived just at sun set and the owner met us. We went straight to the beach from the property via a forest track where you can watch the sunset. We had a large self catering cottage to ourselves and our room was ensuite. Very pleasant stay ...

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

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Kaiteri Motels and Apartments

Kaiteri Motels and Apartments

8 Kotare Place Beach Kaiteriteri
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace, a garden, and a picnic area are also on offer.
Spacious room. Bathroom was not very modern. Good water pressure and temp. Super friendly reception. There were bugs in the room including a huge cockroach, some ants and mosquitos.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023

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