Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available onsite. It is an on-site parking facility.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the property. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly. Specific fees for pets are not mentioned.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival for arrangements.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located near ski lifts, within a 15-minute walk of Fairlie Heritage Museum and Fairlie Golf Course. It is 0.7 mi from McLean Park and 17.4 mi from Mount Dobson Ski Area.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies regarding free stays for children are not provided.

Aorangi Motel

What guests think

At Aorangi Motel, travelers highlight clean, spacious, well-equipped units, easy parking at the door, and a quiet, walkable Fairlie location that works well as a stopover or a base for visiting Tekapo and the Mackenzie region.

Rooms are older in style but comfortable, and the contactless check-in is straightforward; many guests found the team friendly and thoughtful. Several reviews mention slow or unreliable Wi-Fi, low water pressure, and occasional maintenance or appliance issues (e.g., fridge, TV, lighting, or limited kitchenware). Overall, expect straightforward, good-value lodgings in a classic Kiwi motel.

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Facilities

Parking is right outside the units and easy, with several mentions of allocated or at-door spaces. Little else about on-site facilities is noted in reviews.

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Donald

13 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

safe quiet easy parking.

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David

14 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great retro motel, clean as a whistle, good sized room, parking at door. Our key was in the door on arrival. Five minutes walk into town. Dinning options are very basic on a Monday night. We would have been better off cooking in the units kitchen. Overall a great night.

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Richard

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, quiet, and spacious, easy parking. Welcome respite after a long day of driving. Small town, but stores and dining nearby.

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Jenny

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious apartment, allocated parking space, and quiet allowing a good sleep. Disappointed to find an air fryer as opposed to a microwave and kitchen pans/food dishes limited. Complete mix up on checking in as the room number allocated was different from the one sent via email!! Guest allocated the same room number, walked in on us, fortunately we were fully clothed at the time!!

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Tehina

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is not brand new but the staff was very friendly, the rooms were clean and well prepared, the hotel did its best to make you feel home. You can park right in front of the door so it is easy for the luggage. A good stop to sleep on the way.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised repeatedly; rooms and apartments are described as very clean, tidy, and well kept. A few isolated issues were noted, but overall standards are high.

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Pauline

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was wonderful. Lovely towels clean room wondsrful Only would have liked to remove child lock from.microwave but that was ip to me!

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Mark

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean spacious comfy apartment.

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Vaishali Makarand

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and comfortable room, clean and well kept. All necessary amenities were available. Good place for a relaxing stay.

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Lebel

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect, so clean

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Tammy

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean ,very quiet

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Jenny

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious apartment, allocated parking space, and quiet allowing a good sleep. Disappointed to find an air fryer as opposed to a microwave and kitchen pans/food dishes limited. Complete mix up on checking in as the room number allocated was different from the one sent via email!! Guest allocated the same room number, walked in on us, fortunately we were fully clothed at the time!!

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Robert

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All very clean, spacious and comfortable. It was also a kind thought to put an electric heater on and to find a small milk in the fridge.

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Tehina

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is not brand new but the staff was very friendly, the rooms were clean and well prepared, the hotel did its best to make you feel home. You can park right in front of the door so it is easy for the luggage. A good stop to sleep on the way.

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Charlotte

28 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Dejligt værelse med god plads. Friske blomster på bordet. Rent og pænt. Gratis tøjvask,super godt

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Lisa

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, very clean and comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well equipped with kitchenettes; many note quiet stays and comfy beds, though the property is older in style. Recurring drawbacks include slow or unreliable Wi-Fi, weak water pressure, and occasional appliance or TV issues.

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Raelene

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms where very large and spacious, check in was very easy with key in the door when you arrived.

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Ron

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated unit, sadly internet didn't work. Couldn't get TV channels to work and don't have netflix. Couldnt read a book as main light in lounge area wasnt working. Very bad water pressure. We wouldnt recommend or go back

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john

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable with full kitchen

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Jen

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed and comfortable beds.

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Jenny

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious apartment, allocated parking space, and quiet allowing a good sleep. Disappointed to find an air fryer as opposed to a microwave and kitchen pans/food dishes limited. Complete mix up on checking in as the room number allocated was different from the one sent via email!! Guest allocated the same room number, walked in on us, fortunately we were fully clothed at the time!!

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Robert

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Large well equipped apartment.

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Bill

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean stay. Sadly there was no internet reception at all. Water pressure was very low.

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Melinda

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed having the apartment. The kitchen was well stocked. The overall feel was very comfortable.

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Ken

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great place to stay. Very clean, comfortable and well appointed. Unfortunately the fridge wasnt as cold as needed and the freezer pads didn't freeze overnight.

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SHANE

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good apart from lack of power sockets in convenient places and very very slow wifi speed

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Service

Service is generally friendly and welcoming, with straightforward contactless check-in and clear instructions. A few guests struggled to reach staff or experienced a check-in mix-up.

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David

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent accommodation , great staff.

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Olivia

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Being greeted by the friendly staff made me feel so comfortable and safe. It was super easy to book, check in and check out!

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Jordyn

7 Mar 2024

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This is an absolutely incredible stay if you want to visit Lake Tekapo. I wasn't able to find even hostel accom there, but found Aorangi Motel and I'm so glad I did. I had a bit of car trouble and unexpected delays on the day I was travelling to Fairlie, and Erin was so incredibly helpful to deal with! The rooms are beautiful. The kitchenette is perfect for making morning oats and cups of tea, which is all I needed, and the shower was piping hot. I had an incredible sleep in the king bed after Tekapo stargazing! If I ever come back to Lake Tekapo/Fairlie (and I sorely hope I do) I will come back here, I think Erin runs a beautiful spot and that is clearly a labour of love for her and her family. The rooms feel warm, personable and comfortable. The last thing I will say is my own silly fault and warning to fellow travellers - if travelling during summer, close the windows after dusk. I left them open when I went stargazing, and came back to many little insect friends. I should have known better as an Aussie, but I digress.

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25 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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Zac

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were lovely, they reached out early in the day to let us know that the key would be in the room and we could just rock up. The rooms were spotlessly clean and there were lots of spare blankets and pillows. My only gripe is that the water pressure was super weak - I struggled washing the shampoo out, but that's fairly minimal compared to all the pluses. We'd stay here again with zero concerns, it's a great place.

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Kayleigh

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I only gave 4 stars for staff because I didn’t see anyone. The system seems to be a contactless checkin/checkout but it worked. The property was clean and had everything I needed plus little extras. Only stopped by as a break in a long journey but it was a very nice stay.

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Salman

19 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

everything runs like a well oiled Auto Pilot there.. One just have to follow the instructions posted for you at the entrance.. Key was in the door, and I left it as it is.. very clean and properly maintained..

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Jenny

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious apartment, allocated parking space, and quiet allowing a good sleep. Disappointed to find an air fryer as opposed to a microwave and kitchen pans/food dishes limited. Complete mix up on checking in as the room number allocated was different from the one sent via email!! Guest allocated the same room number, walked in on us, fortunately we were fully clothed at the time!!

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Caitlin

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous stay in a lovely place; impeccably clean, warm, well appointed rooms with the most inviting, friendly, and wonderful staff! Hope to stay again soon.

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Vivienne

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We arrived late unit was open and ready. Note was on whiteboard on office for us.

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Location

Convenient Fairlie location within walking distance of cafes and the bakery; a practical base for Tekapo and Mt Cook or a simple stopover. Mostly quiet, with one mention of minor road noise.

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Janet

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great little town and place to spend 1 night on our way from Mt. Cook to Christchurch. The unit was large and comfortable. The town was very quaint. The meat pies at the bakery were fabulous and worth the wait in line!

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Amanda

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly owner and great location. Thank you.

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Cheri

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, comfy beds, clean facility, and we were thrilled to be greeted upon arrival by Pip, the unofficial welcome dog. Everything we could possibly want in accommodations.

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Daniel

11 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very charming 3 night stay with close proximity to tekapo, walking distance to Fairlie bakehouse and easy access to The Starlight Highway. Lovely, spacious and well equipped rooms

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Ann

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Well run Motel, very clean and close to cafes in Fairlie. We were very pleased to have a separate bedroom and living room with comfortable sofa

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David

14 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great retro motel, clean as a whistle, good sized room, parking at door. Our key was in the door on arrival. Five minutes walk into town. Dinning options are very basic on a Monday night. We would have been better off cooking in the units kitchen. Overall a great night.

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Robert

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and close to Fairlie township. Walkable to restaurants, coffee and, of course, the pies. Little bit of road noise (it’s approx 40m from main road to Tekapo). Very nice arriving after hours with keys in the door and unit warmed up by a heater😀 Just all too easy!

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Hayden

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel suited my needs well. After hiking at Mt Cook I needed a quiet place to get a good sleep and I found it here. The small town is full of friendly folk as well.

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Ruth and kevin

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Plenty room - good location

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Gary

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This a very comfortable property. We felt right at home. A great central location to explore Mount Cook or the coast.

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Dining

No on-site dining is noted; many units have kitchens for self-catering. Town eateries, including the popular bakery, are walkable, though options can be limited in the evening.

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Janet

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great little town and place to spend 1 night on our way from Mt. Cook to Christchurch. The unit was large and comfortable. The town was very quaint. The meat pies at the bakery were fabulous and worth the wait in line!

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Bruce

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

good if you have a car, clean, spacious, kitchen fine

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Cheri

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, comfy beds, clean facility, and we were thrilled to be greeted upon arrival by Pip, the unofficial welcome dog. Everything we could possibly want in accommodations.

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Nicodemus

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small town, very quite, shops/restaurant closed around 8.00 pm

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Karen

3 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Old but clean and comfortable. Just off the main road but quiet. Close to the Bakery, if interested, and Carnegies Restaurant.

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Ann

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Well run Motel, very clean and close to cafes in Fairlie. We were very pleased to have a separate bedroom and living room with comfortable sofa

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David

14 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great retro motel, clean as a whistle, good sized room, parking at door. Our key was in the door on arrival. Five minutes walk into town. Dinning options are very basic on a Monday night. We would have been better off cooking in the units kitchen. Overall a great night.

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Robert

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and close to Fairlie township. Walkable to restaurants, coffee and, of course, the pies. Little bit of road noise (it’s approx 40m from main road to Tekapo). Very nice arriving after hours with keys in the door and unit warmed up by a heater😀 Just all too easy!

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Melinda

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed having the apartment. The kitchen was well stocked. The overall feel was very comfortable.

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Matthew

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay and a lovely town. I would like to return and stay for several days and just potter around the area, including more time at Lake Tekapo, 40mins away. The unit was roomy, clean and had everything needed to allow us to be self sufficient - there's even a herb garden if you're cooking.

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Aorangi Motel

About this property

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Standard Studio, Kitchen

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Apartment)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Apartment)

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