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A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
Two people toasting with drinks at an outdoor table with a view of parked cars and a building in the background.
A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

1. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Bradley
NT$2,093
NT$2,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.
A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.
A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.

2. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Wood
Australia
Nic
NT$1,979
NT$2,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
A breakfast tray with a croissant, fruit preserves, and two glasses of champagne on a white table in a modern hotel room with a view of a cityscape.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a clock, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern building with a sign reading "The Sails." It features a prominent staircase and large windows.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

3. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
The Wood
Australia
Suzannah
NT$3,103
NT$3,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
The Sails Nelson
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern hotel room with two white armchairs, a yellow ottoman, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large green plant.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Palazzo', and a 'Lazz' store visible in the background.

4. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Kirsty
NT$1,903
NT$2,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.
A modern two-story building with a large entrance and a covered driveway.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area, and a bedroom with a balcony.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a glass door.

5. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Catherine
NT$2,504
NT$2,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Century Park Motor Lodge
A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting.
A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and outdoor seating.
A spacious living room with a large window, a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

6. Saxton Lodge

Saxton Lodge
Stoke
Australia
Jo-Anne
NT$3,212
NT$3,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Saxton Lodge
A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.
A sandy beach with footprints leading towards the water.
A rural landscape with a clear sky, rolling hills, and a variety of vegetation.
A modern two-story house with a large front lawn, a covered patio, and a clear blue sky.

7. Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge
Riwaka
United Kingdom
Marco
NT$2,722
NT$3,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Eden's Edge Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of a vineyard through large windows.
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear sky.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

8. St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Springlands
Canada
Robert
NT$6,959
NT$8,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a phone. There are bottles on shelves and a window with curtains.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.
A boutique hotel with a sign reading "Escape to Picton." It features a balcony with a railing, multiple windows, and a small outdoor seating area.
A view of a building with a balcony, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

9. Escape To Picton

Escape To Picton
Picton
Australia
Donna
NT$5,523
NT$6,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Escape To Picton
A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden.
A house with a white exterior, a balcony, and a well-maintained garden with a hedge maze.
A spacious restaurant with wooden flooring, large windows, and a bar area.
A large estate with expansive vineyards, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained garden.

10. The Marlborough

The Marlborough
Rapaura
United States
Jeremiah
The Marlborough
A wooden deck with a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern villa with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
A spacious deck with wooden flooring, large windows offering a view of the sea, and various seating arrangements including chairs and a sofa.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake, and a wooden ceiling.

11. Bay of Many Coves Resort

Bay of Many Coves Resort
Bay Of Many Coves
Australia
Nigel and Christine
Bay of Many Coves Resort
A modern house with a deck overlooking a beach, featuring outdoor furniture and a table with wine glasses.
A room with a round table, chairs, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern house with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered porch.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are curtains and a view of the outdoors.

12. Parautane Lodge

Parautane Lodge
Todds Valley
United States
YENNEDY
Parautane Lodge
A modern interior with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sunset over a body of water and hills.
A chef preparing food in a modern kitchen with a fireplace and dining area in the background.
A modern outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the sea.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

13. Okoro Villa

Okoro Villa
Atawhai
Okoro Villa
A white house with a porch, a small tree, and purple hydrangeas in the foreground.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees and a patio area with an umbrella.
A house with a porch, a small garden with hydrangeas, and a wreath on the door.

14. Woodstock Suite

Woodstock Suite
Stoke
United States
Brett
Woodstock Suite
A beach with large rock formations and a wet sand surface.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs.
A night scene with a visible moon, palm trees, and a building with illuminated windows.
A patio with wicker furniture, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

15. The Bay Lodge

The Bay Lodge
Pohara
Switzerland
Renato
The Bay Lodge
A modern living room with a glass table, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with a natural rock arch formation.
A cluster of modern houses with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A modern bedroom with a large window overlooking a garden and the sea, a bed, a seating area with a TV, and a small table.

16. Adrift In Golden Bay

Adrift In Golden Bay
Parapara
United States
Anonymous traveler
Adrift In Golden Bay
A white colonial-style house with a covered porch, outdoor furniture, and a well-manicured lawn with red tulips.
A golf course with a flagstick in the foreground, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
A two-story building with a covered porch and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a tray with glasses.

17. The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation

The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation
Riverlands
United States
James
NT$15,939
NT$18,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation
A wooden deck with two cushioned chairs, a table with a bottle and glass, and a magazine.
A corner room with a large bay window, a sofa, a chair, a TV on a stand, and a coffee table with a flower arrangement.
A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a wooden cabinet, and a table with chairs. There is a door leading to a room with a view of the outdoors.
A large house with a covered porch and a fire pit in the front yard.

18. Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte

Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
Bronte
United States
Jennifer
Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte

19. Motueka River Lodge

Motueka River Lodge
Ngatimoti
United States
Alan
Motueka River Lodge

20. Marama Vineyard

Marama Vineyard
Hope
Ireland
Anonymous traveler
Marama Vineyard
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DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."
wayne 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
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