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The 10 Best South Island Homestays - Home Stays in South Island, New Zealand

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The Empty Nest

Geraldine

Located in Geraldine in the Canterbury region, The Empty Nest has a garden. The property features garden views. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The 1-bedroom guest house is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Fiona was so welcoming and helpful. And the little cottage was so comfortable, surrounded by a lovely garden and white picket fence. Just wanted to move in and stay.

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9.4
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
€ 78
per night

Views over Tasman, New luxury boutique studio overlooking the Tasman Sea

Greymouth

Situated in Greymouth and only 11 km from Greymouth Railway Station, Views over Tasman, New luxury boutique studio overlooking the Tasman Sea features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property was built in 2021 and has air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The property offers barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture. This was a beautiful well stocked room overlooking the Tasman Sea. The owner was very helpful and nice!

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9.7
Exceptional
166 reviews
Price from
€ 128
per night

Labyrinth Gardens Guest House

Takaka

Situated in Takaka in the Tasman region, Labyrinth Gardens Guest House offers accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house features mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Amazing garden and super friendly hosts

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9.5
Exceptional
147 reviews
Price from
€ 80
per night

Christchurch Airport House

Christchurch

The homestay provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a shared bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. Every unit includes a balcony boasting an outdoor dining area. At the homestay, each unit has bed linen and towels. The house was cute, clean, and very comfortable.

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9
Superb
361 reviews
Price from
€ 78
per night

City central apartment – modern, private & quiet

Invercargill City Centre, Invercargill

Conveniently set in the centre of Invercargill, City central apartment – modern, private & quiet provides free WiFi, and a garden . Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property is allergy-free and is located 700 metres from Rugby Park Stadium. Beautiful little apartment. Sparkling clean and very cosy! Amazing hosts who helped me a lot finding dinner on Christmas and let me park my motorbike inside their yard. Amazing stay and highly recommended!

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9
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
€ 84
per night

Catlins Retreat B & B

Owaka

Catlins Retreat B & B is situated in Owaka. Featuring garden and quiet street views, this guest house also includes free WiFi. Featuring a private entrance, the guest house allows guests to maintain their privacy. The home is warm and welcoming, with many amenities to support a comfortable stay: from extra heaters and blankets to plentiful mugs and dishes for tea or breakfast. The room is also spacious. Finally the host was available and helpful throughout our stay. We could walk to dinner in Owaka, which was an added bonus.

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9
Superb
291 reviews
Price from
€ 100
per night

The Old Vicarage

Reefton

The Old Vicarage is set in Reefton. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

The non-smoking unit includes a fireplace, bath and flat-screen TV with Blu-ray player. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Superb, true to age decor, comfortable with everything you need. Excellent continental breakfast options.

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9.5
Exceptional
358 reviews
Price from
€ 84
per night

Sahara Guest House

North Dunedin, Dunedin

Sahara Guest House, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Dunedin, 1.7 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, 1.4 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium, as well as 1.7 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 400 metres from Otago Museum, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. The staff and accommodations were excellent. We're so grateful to the staff for their invaluable help and Kiwi spirit. We will always be in their debt. The room was perfect. We loved the character of this older establishment. So roomy and comfortable. The location was terrific for downtown dining.

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9
Superb
782 reviews
Price from
€ 66
per night

Art Glass Studio

Wanaka

Featuring inner courtyard views, Art Glass Studio features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 1.9 km from Puzzling World. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.4 km from The Wanaka Tree. comfortable beds and healthy breakfast

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9.6
Exceptional
214 reviews
Price from
€ 96
per night

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation

Balclutha

All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with bathrobes, hot tub and shower. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the homestay, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Lovely period house, it hardly seems to have changed from when it was built. Very welcoming hosts, only continental breakfast, but plenty of it and all very tasty. We used the hot tub in the evening, it was lovely sitting out under the stars. Just a short drive to Balclutha where we had a great Indian meal at the Raj. It was fascinating to read the history of the property and Benhar. Would love to go back and stay again sometime.

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9.3
Superb
235 reviews
Price from
€ 84
per night

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