Title: Merino Downs Vacation Rentals from $116: Search Short-Term Rentals | Expedia.com

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## Our top choices for Merino Downs vacation rentals

![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914700/37914602/eacc1ef2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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### WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME

[](https://www.expedia.com/Mataura-Hotels-WARM-MODERN-ART-DECO-HOME.h37914602.Hotel-Information)

Gore

10/10

Exceptional

(59 reviews)

"Very quiet, and very impressive house. The beds were very comfy, and the house had everything we wanted. "

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Richard D.

$137 nightly

$154 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Mataura-Hotels-WARM-MODERN-ART-DECO-HOME.h37914602.Hotel-Information)

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### Bacardi Heights Waikaia by Tiny Away

[](https://www.expedia.com/Waikaia-Hotels-Bacardi-Heights-Waikaia-By-Tiny-Away.h114820711.Hotel-Information)

Waikaia

5.0/10

(2 reviews)

"We had a nice stay. Its tiny, but yeah tiny house they call, so no complains about that. It was clean with a great view over the hills. It's just outside the little village "

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Dutch-Kiwi68

$116 nightly

$116 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Waikaia-Hotels-Bacardi-Heights-Waikaia-By-Tiny-Away.h114820711.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Merino Downs Hotel Reviews

![Esplanade Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679300/9679252/6889ea22_y.jpg)

### Esplanade Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Motelier is a top person, easy to talk to, helpfull "

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Esplanade-Motels.h9679252.Hotel-Information)

![Croydon Lodge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1403900/1403880/81a36e0a_y.jpg)

### Croydon Lodge Hotel

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff, nice rooms and handy parking. Cleanliness really let the room down. Otherwise would have had 5 stars. "

[](https://expedia.com/Croydon-Hotels-Heartland-Hotel-Croydon.h1403880.Hotel-Information)

![ASURE Oakleigh Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4547100/4547021/33f0aa4e_y.jpg)

### ASURE Oakleigh Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were perfect for our group. It is so nice to find these treasures of the older style motels that fit families so well. It was warm, the beds had electric blankets, everything was clean. Had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend and will stay there again. "

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Asure-Oakleigh-Motel.h4547021.Hotel-Information)

![The Reservation B&B](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679423/f2e15923_y.jpg)

### The Reservation B&B

8/10 Good

"Quiet scenic location, friendly host"

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-The-Reservation.h9679423.Hotel-Information)

![Charlton Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624500/9624499/d47bd4c2_y.jpg)

### Charlton Motel

8/10 Good

"Spotlessly clean and friendly people "

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Charlton-Motel.h9624499.Hotel-Information)

![ Riverlea Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17800000/17799800/17799725/40ee294c_y.jpg)

###  Riverlea Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable beds and easy walking to restaurants "

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Riverlea-Motel.h17799725.Hotel-Information)

![Bacardi Heights Waikaia A  by Tiny Away](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114830000/114820800/114820711/4b64aa3b_y.jpg)

### Bacardi Heights Waikaia A by Tiny Away

8/10 Good

"We had a nice stay. Its tiny, but yeah tiny house they call, so no complains about that. It was clean with a great view over the hills. It's just outside the little village "

[](https://expedia.com/Waikaia-Hotels-Bacardi-Heights-Waikaia-By-Tiny-Away.h114820711.Hotel-Information)

![Melody](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33460000/33451700/33451601/1b0b0c02_y.jpg)

### Melody

10/10 Excellent

"Spotless, comfortable, and lovely friendly helpful host. Highly recommend!"

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Melody.h33451601.Hotel-Information)

![WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914700/37914602/eacc1ef2_y.jpg)

### WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely art deco home. Vwry clean and tidy and great art deco styling. Warm and cosy"

[](https://expedia.com/Mataura-Hotels-WARM-MODERN-ART-DECO-HOME.h37914602.Hotel-Information)

## Find out more about Merino Downs

**Everything you need to know about Merino Downs vacation rentals**

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Prices vary throughout the year. Your chosen location, property type, and amenities will impact the cost of your trip, too. The selection of properties we have chosen for you start as low as $116 per night. Rates vary depending on your travel dates, location, and amenities so make a search and you might find even better deals!

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