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The Dome Waikino

Waikino

The lodge consists of 1 bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries, and a seating area.

The lodge offers a sun terrace. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go hiking and cycling nearby. Very special place in a very unique setting.

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9.3
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park

Set in tranquil surroundings with large landscaped grounds and a picturesque garden terrace with mountain views, Tongariro Crossing Lodge offers uniquely spacious rooms with historic character. A garden is featured. Great location, 15 min drive to Whakapapa from where you can do great walks. Room was very nice, loved the garden.

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9.1
Superb
364 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Amazing Kiwi Lodge

Whangamata

Located in Whangamata, 1.9 km from Whangamata Beach, Amazing Kiwi Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. The accommodation has a hot tub. Great hosts and very comfortable studo lodge

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9.5
Exceptional
112 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

Kauri Lodge Karapiro

Karapiro

Just 5 minutes' drive from Lake Karapiro, Kauri Lodge Karapiro offers free WiFi, mountain views and accommodation with a patio.

Kauri Lodge Karapirois 15 minutes' drive from both Hobbiton Movie Set and Cambridge Town Centre. This holiday home is an hour drive from Waitomo Caves, Tauranga and Rotorua. The location was perfect for our plans, surrounded by beautiful, lush green hills. The hosts were lovely and provided everything we needed for our stay.

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9
Superb
180 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat

Whitianga

Nestled amongst a lush valley, Wairua Lodge guests enjoy free continental breakfast and free in-room Wi-Fi. Guests can relax outdoors in the hot tub or enjoy the romantic treetop bathhouse.

Wairua Lodge is a 15-minute drive from Whitianga and a 30-minute drive from Hotwater Beach. Cathedral Cove is a 35-minute drive and Auckland International Airport is a 2.5 hour drive away. Debbie and Ernst are great hosts who had lovely and special ideas such as the private bathtub in the rainforest and lots of different trails to discover. Felt like adventure holiday with luxury feautures. Thank you so much- we would love to come back someday.

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9.8
Exceptional
234 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

La Casa Te Puru Lodge 3 stars

Te Puru

La Casa Te Puru Lodge features panoramic views of Thames, Hauraki Gulf and the rugged Coromandel Ranges. This unique Mediterranean-style villa offers rooms with views of the ocean or the Firth of Thames. Guests enjoy free parking and free WiFi. The views are beautiful every corner. We had our breakfast outside the room to see the lovely view from the top of the hill. We arrived late due to an accident and Christine was so nice, switching on all the lights in the room for us so we can find our way to her place as the entrance is quite narrow and steep.

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9
Superb
217 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Hare's Rest

Taupo

Boasting a terrace and room service, Hare's Rest is attractively set in Taupo, 31 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 31 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley. This lodge has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The property was amazing it was beautifully presented and the hardens were amazing. There were lots of special touches like organic soaps, free range eggs and the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting

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9.8
Exceptional
72 reviews
Price from
£165
per night

Lakeview Lodge Karapiro 5 stars

Cambridge

Located at Lake Karapiro with Maungatautari Mountain backdrop, Lakeview Lodge Karapiro offers luxurious lodges with beautiful views.

The spacious lodges feature living and dining areas, a fully-equipped kitchen and both indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. Thé excellent lake views, drew us to the verandahs each night to enjoy the sunsets, starry skies and a beverage or two - even my grandson joined us for the moments of enjoying nature with hot chocolate - The lodge is very well designed and catered to our large group four queen rooms one twin share three toilet/showers large dining lounge area and well catered kitchen and laundry. Would definitely come back. Helen and Steven are wonderful hosts and offered us foods for breakfast - very thoughtful. Various points of interest - the sculptures and night lighting in the gardens, alpacas and family dogs, the veggie garden which Helen offered some food from . Thank you

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9.5
Exceptional
30 reviews
Price from
£381
per night

WoodyHanger Lodge 5 stars

Whitianga

Ideally located just 5 minutes' drive from Whitianga town centre, WoodyHanger Lodge features views over Mercury Bay and is just metres away from native bush. It boasts an outdoor pool with bay views. Free WiFi is offered. wow, this place was probably the best AirBnB type stay I’ve ever been. it is a blissful, large and wonderful granny flat that overlooks the town high up on the hill. breakfast is delivered to your door where you can enjoy it marvelling at the view. The open plan room is outstanding with everything you could need: large comfy bed, lounge area with Netflix, clean and fancy kitchen with coffee pods, huge bathroom with his and her showers plus large spa. note: you need a car to access this property

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9.7
Exceptional
95 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Mercury Ridge

Cooks Beach

Offering sea views, Mercury Ridge in Cooks Beach offers accommodation, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

Fitted with a balcony, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A fridge is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.

The lodge offers a business centre, free WiFi access, ironing service and free private parking. The accommodation is perfect and the hosts attention to detail fantastic. Amazing views and a level of luxury above the price.

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9.8
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
£342
per night

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