Beachfront hotels in South Island

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The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel

208 Esplande 208 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand (Open map)

This stylish hotel is superbly situated only 1.9 km from Whale Watch Kaikoura. The 5-star The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel Kaikoura...
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9.2
Superb
324 reviews

Waves On The Esplanade

78 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand (Open map)

The property is a 5-minute drive from Fyffe House, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness. Beachfront Waves On...
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9.1
Superb
317 reviews

Moeraki Beach Motels

1 Cleddy Street, Moeraki, New Zealand (Open map)

The hotel is situated 50 m from a private beach. Moeraki Beach Motels offers a patio, located 1.8 km from Moeraki Esplanade Reserve.
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8.6
Fabulous
583 reviews

Bay Cottages

29A South Bay Parade, Kaikoura, New Zealand (Open map)

The hotel has a prime setting within reach of Ohau Point Seal Colony, while natural sights like the South Bay Reserve are merely 1.4...
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8.7
Fabulous
336 reviews

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments - Formerly Waves Luxury Apartments

78 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand (Open map)

The high-quality accommodation is only 14 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Museum, which is an excellent place to improve cultural...
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8.9
Fabulous
462 reviews

Kaka Point Views Apartment 2

1 Totara Street, Kaka Point, New Zealand (Open map)

The 34 m^2 property lies 15 minutes by car from Kaka Point Scenic Reserve. Featuring views of the garden, the 1-room Kaka Point…
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9.5
Exceptional
304 reviews

Kaka Point Views Apartment 1

1 Totara Street,, Kaka Point, New Zealand (Open map)

Invercargill is also 109 km from the 1-bedroom accommodation. The beachfront 62 m^2 Kaka Point Views Apartment 1 overlooks the...
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9.6
Exceptional
273 reviews

The Studio Akaroa

2 Church Street Unit 61, Akaroa, New Zealand (Open map)

The 35 m^2 accommodation is 9 minutes on foot from Akaroa Museum Te Whare Taonga, which is an excellent place to improve cultural...
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8.9
Fabulous
221 reviews

Koru Beachfront Holiday Cabins & Hot Tub

2 Paramount Road Barrytown Rd1, Barrytown, New Zealand (Open map)

Christchurch is also 179 km from the accommodation. Koru Accommodation & Hot Tub Barrytown overlooks the garden and provides guests...
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8.2
Very Good
287 reviews

“The Cliffs” Humpridge View Motels

617 Papatotara Coast Road,, Tuatapere, New Zealand (Open map)

This Tuatapere motel is 168 km from Alexandra. Providing ease of transport for its guests, “The Cliffs” Humpridge View Motels...
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9.2
Superb
399 reviews

Akaroa Vista

77-79 Beach Road Unit 66, Akaroa, New Zealand (Open map)

The Giants House Garden is about a 5-minute ride away, while Black Cat is a few metres away from the 80 m^2 property.
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9.1
Superb
296 reviews

Kaka Point Spa Accommodation - Catlins

26 Esplanade, Kaka Point, New Zealand (Open map)

This Kaka Point hotel is situated approximately 300 metres from a surfing beach. Offering a patio with outdoor dining areas, Kaka...
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9.3
Superb
176 reviews

Ocean View Beachfront Apartment

35 Edgewater Place Rarangi, Rd3, Marlborough, Blenheim, New Zealand (Open map)

This 1-bedroom property lies within a 10-minute drive of Monkey Bay Nature Preserve. The 70 m^2 Ocean View Beachfront Apartment...
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Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast

196 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand (Open map)

The 4-star hotel lies in a museum district 350 metres from Dolphin Encounter. Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura, located a...
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9.4
Superb
124 reviews

The Hydro Esplanade Apartments

2 Esplanade St Clair Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand (Open map)

The property is 950 metres from Saint Clair Beach and fairly close to Fe29 Art Gallery. Situated 3.1 km from Unity Park Lookout, The...
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9.4
Superb
207 reviews

Lakefront Luxury Penthouse Central Queenstown

26 Lake Esplanade Penthouse 20, Lakefront Apartments, Queenstown, New Zealand (Open map)

A 10-minute walk will take you to the city centre. The spacious Lakefront Luxury Penthouse Central Queenstown is located 19 minutes...
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9.7
Exceptional
56 reviews

Carters Beach Seaside Accommodation

5 Marine Parade, Carters Beach, New Zealand (Open map)

NBS Theatre is located about 10 minutes by car from the apartment. Situated within a 10-minute drive of St Canice's Church, the...
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8.9
Fabulous
222 reviews

Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Apartments

5 Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road, Kaiteriteri, New Zealand (Open map)

Staying at the accommodation, guests can relax at golden-sandy beach, which is a 19-minute walk away. Nestled in a museum area, the 9…
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9.3
Superb
361 reviews

Awatuna Sunset Lodge

1209A Kumara Junction Highway, Hokitika, New Zealand (Open map)

Located about 5 minutes' walk from a private beach, Awatuna Sunset Lodge Hokitika provides a hot tub for a truly relaxing stay.
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9.9
Exceptional
109 reviews

Cave Rock Guest House

16 Esplanade, Sumner, Sumner, New Zealand (Open map)

The hotel benefits from a waterfront setting nearly 5 minutes' walk from Hollywood Cinema. Conveniently located around 400 metres...
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9.2
Superb
245 reviews
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