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This hotel is on the road into Rotorua so it is easy to find, and is clean, with very friendly people, good rooms with a balcony. The picture i include is the view from our room.
Unfortunately because the hotels were included in the tour price for us I cannot tell you the exact price per night.

Unique Qualities: This hotel overlooks the world famous Whakarewarewa thermal wonderland and the wonderful Pohutu Geyser.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average

Phone: 07)348 2039
Address: 424 Fenton Street. Rotorua
Directions: on the road into Rotorua from Waitoma
Website: geyserland@silveroaks.co.nz
Other Contact: fax (07) 348 2033

Nestled on the edge of the Waitangi River with spectacular views of the Haruru Falls The resort is one of the most tranquil and naturally beautiful settings in the Bay of Islands.

Unique Qualities: Situated on the river front opposite the Haruru Falls. Lovely views, good rooms, great restaurant. There is a pool although we did not use it.

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Theme: Motel
Comparison: about average

Phone: : 649 402 7525
Address: : Old Wharf road Haruru Falls Bay of Islands
Directions: Not far out of Paihai.
Website: http://onenz.co.nz
Other Contact: resort@onenz.co.nz

: Lovely house situated high on a hill overlooking beautiful countryside and just out of Waitomo. Great breakfasts, lovely guest sitting room and wonderful views from the windows.... I include the one from our room.

Unique Qualities: : Great breakfasts, lovely guest sitting room and wonderful views from the windows.... I include the one from our room. Plus the drive up to and down from the house is pretty unique, not without reason is it called abseil inn!! That driveway is STEEP.The hosts -Brett and Kimba are also local guides which is very useful for all your questions.

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast
Comparison: about average

Phone: (07) 878 7815
Address: 709 Waitomo Caves Road. Waitomo Caves.
Directions: : on the left on the road into Waitomo just opposite the sheep shearing demonstrations.
Website: abseilinn@xtra.co.nz
Other Contact: www.bnbnzhotels.com

On the strand, this hotel is owned by the White Island tour operators and it is also where you check in for the White Island trip which is handy

Unique Qualities: Great, quiet rooms, BBQ area, tasty coffee shop and friendly people.

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Theme: Motel
Comparison: about average

Phone: 07 308 9500
Address: 15 The Strand East
Directions: on the sea front just after the roundabout.
Website: www.whiteisland.co.nz
Other Contact: fax 07 308 0303

This is a really unique B&B where Carole and Derek make you really welcome. The house is beautiful, with a long history.

Unique Qualities: You are welcomed with pre-dinner drinks and snacks and good conversation, the rooms are lovely and when you come back to your room after dinner in the town your bed is turned down and there are nightly treats on the bedside table. Breakfast is marvellous - try the Eggs benedictine! The only problem is that you might just get used to this luxury!

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast
Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: +64 6 868 1902
Address: 4 Clifford St. Gisborne
Directions: across the river and off Fitzherbert st
Website: www.cedarhouse.co.nz
Other Contact: stay@cedarhouse.co.nz

This lodging is set on a private farm amongst Dunedin's wlidlife area - it is at the Otago Peninsula. It is a farmstay experience with beautiful views over the countryside. It is very close to the ROyal Albatros and seal colonies at Taiaroa Head.
Sorry I do not know the exact price.

Unique Qualities: near the penguins, seals and albatros.

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Theme: Other
Comparison: less expensive than average

Phone: 03) 478 0286
Address: Penguin Place Lodge. harrington Point Rd Dunedin
Directions: follow the peninsula rd to the Penguin Place.
Other Contact: fax (03) 478 0257

This lovely hotel is very close to the centre of the city, has easy parking and they are very friendly.
Our hotel room was bigger and warmer than this cute little penguin house!

Unique Qualities: nice rooms, easy walking distance to the shops and centre.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average

Phone: (03) 477 7983
Address: 678 George street Dunedin
Directions: along the main shopping centre
Other Contact: toll free reservations 0800 737

These lovely wooden chalets which are well equipped are on the edge of town and overlook the Tasman Sea The units are all smoke-free and nicely decorated and have a private.veranda.

Unique Qualities: They are close to bush and beach walks, heritage trails, lakes and are opposite the glow worm caves.

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Theme: Campground
Comparison: about average

Phone: 03 755 8921
Address: 11 Richards Drive, Hokitika
Directions: Email: shining@xtra.co.nz
Website: Web site: http://www.nzcentre.co.nz/hokitika/
Other Contact: Fax: 03 755 8653

This hotel is a short distance from the busy city centre, Hagley park, The Arts centre and Christchurch casino.

Unique Qualities: One advantage we found was that is also very close to the National rental car office which made it ideal for returning out hire car, National offers a free transfer back to the airport.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average

Phone: Toll free reservations 0800 808
Address: 72 Papanui Road, CHristchurch

This privately owned hotel is located on the waterfront close to the town centre.

Unique Qualities: The studio units are great with bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and lounge area and they sleep 1-3 people.

Fax: 03 319 5015
Reservations freephone: 0800 803 666

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Theme: Motel
Comparison: about average

Phone: 03 319 5014
Address: 92-94 Esplanade Kaikoura
Website: www.whitemorph.co.nz
Other Contact: Email info@whitemorph.co.nz