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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9.1
Superb
357 reviews

Minaret Ridge Retreat

28 Minaret Ridge, Wanaka, New Zealand (Open map)

The hotel has a beachfront setting about a 15-minute ride from the Mount Iron Loop Track. Featuring a patio with outdoor dining...
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9.6
Exceptional
209 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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8.5
Fabulous
578 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
338 reviews

The Studio Akaroa With Car Park

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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9.0
Superb
226 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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9.7
Exceptional
270 reviews

Koru Beachfront Holiday Cabins & Hot Tub

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

The apartment is a 45-minute drive away from Hokitika. Koru Beachfront Holiday Cabins & Hot Tub Barrytown apartment also offers a...
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8.3
Very Good
315 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
451 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
380 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
187 reviews

Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Apartments

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

This apartment lies 2.4 km from Split Apple Rock. The 9-room Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Apartments offers views of the sea and a...
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9.3
Superb
357 reviews

Akaroa Vista

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

The Catholic Church of St. To enjoy your vacation in Akaroa, stay at the spacious 1-bedroom Akaroa Vista Apartment, which is a mere...
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9.1
Superb
281 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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9.1
Superb
240 reviews

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel

44 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, New Zealand (Open map)

This 4-star hotel is located in Nelson, 50 metres from a beautiful beach. Situated nearly a 25-minute walk from the World of Wearable…
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7.8
Good
462 reviews

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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9.3
Superb
111 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
210 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
102 reviews

Duvauchelle Seaside Motel

2 Onawe Flat Road, Duvauchelle, New Zealand (Open map)

The motel is about 80 km from Christchurch airport and about 15 minutes by car from such cultural venues as Akaroa Museum Te Whare...
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8.4
Very Good
377 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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9.6
Exceptional
59 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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