Hauraki Gulf Islands
This low-key backpackers is 2km from the Great Barrier Aerodrome and Claris and close to forest walks and hot springs. Covered walkways connect the…
Must-see hotels in New Zealand
Wellington
It's big and more than a little corporate but this apartment-style hotel, right in the commercial heart of the city, has a range of plush studio, one- and…
Christchurch
There's a Mediterranean vibe to this trim two-storey motel – the best of many on the busy Riccarton Rd strip. There are a number of options available…
Tauranga
This hotel is what passes for a futuristic high-rise in Tauranga, meaning every player wins a prize: harbour view or city view. It’s slick rather than…
Tauranga
Plumb in the centre of the action, this sociable hostel (a former hotel) sits directly above the Strand’s bars and restaurants. Rooms are smallish but you…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
A classy combo of corrugated steel and local stone, Westhaven's 23 smart units are filled with home comforts (underfloor heating, neat kitchenettes) and…
The West Coast
Okarito Campground is a breezy patch of community-managed greenery complete with kitchen, barbecue area and hot showers ($2). Gather driftwood from the…
Napier
A two-storey waterfront number with views from every room, kitchenettes, mod-deco decor, spa baths, private balconies and an in-house restaurant (not that…
Bay of Islands & Northland
A total of seven self-contained villas and apartments dot this rural property around 10 minutes' drive on a partly unsealed road from Mangawhai. They're…
The West Coast
This upmarket, four-room B&B perched on the coast is high quality from the terrific breakfast right down to its linens, and it's run by a kindly host who…
Christchurch & Canterbury
When you just want to spread out, cook a meal, do your laundry and have your own space, these four large free-standing cottages in leafy grounds are just…
Penguin Paradise Holiday Lodge
Fiordland & Southland
This laid-back backpackers, boasting a wood fire, washing machines and loads of local info, occupies a heritage cottage on Waikawa village's main drag,…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Warren-like Ivory Towers has mixed and women-only dorms, along with plain, private rooms with flatscreen TVs (and some with balconies). There are plenty…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
From the outside this place looks pretty ordinary, but inside the rooms come into their own. The owners have continued to pour profits back into the…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Near Craigieburn Forest Park and Lake Pearson, this historic high-country sheep station offers a genuine taste of rural life in its Shearers' Quarters…
Christchurch
Just five minutes' drive from the airport, this is a good place to start or end your trip. Spacious and leafy, it has a range of on-site cabins and units,…
Wellington
Many of the 21 rooms in this neat, well-maintained mini-tower building near the top of Cuba St do indeed enjoy capital views – especially the large, good…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Offers green, flower-filled grounds, with grassed sites and tidy communal facilities. Basic rooms are available in an old converted maternity hospital…
Christchurch
A classic 1893 home that has been lovingly updated with light-filled, pastel-toned rooms and inviting guest areas, as well as a lush front garden. A…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This ideally positioned beachfront resort consists of a hodgepodge of buildings from different eras.The original Victorian villa at its centre is an…
Asure Queenstown Gateway Apartments
Queenstown
The location won't win any prizes, but if you're making an early escape to the airport, this nearby motel complex has two- and three-bedroom split-level…
Fiordland & Southland
Right on the estuary, the modern four-bedroom Harbour View lodge is an excellent option for families or groups; up to 12 people can be accommodated. The…
Coromandel Motel & Holiday Park
Coromandel Peninsula
Well kept and welcoming, with nicely painted cabins, attractive units and manicured lawns – it gets busy in summer, so book ahead. Also hires bikes ($20…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Enthusiastic on-site owners run this basic, well-equipped, bright and breezy hostel. There's a comfy lounge, and a large garden sporting a barbecue and a…
Dunedin & Otago
Period rooms at this lovingly restored 1877 hotel are smallish, but there's a guest lounge and kitchen, and the beds are comfy. Rates include a help…
Auckland Region
Smack-bang on the beach, this camping ground is great for those seeking an old-fashioned, cheap-as-chips, no-frills family holiday. To keep unruly teens…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
Situated between National Park village and the SH48 turn-off heading to Whakapapa, this basic roadside DOC campsite has 21 bushy nooks, cold water and pit…
DOC White Horse Hill Campground
Christchurch & Canterbury
Located 2km up the Hooker Valley from Mt Cook Village, this self-registration camping ground has a basic shelter with (cold water) sinks, tables and…
Wellington
Housed in a curvy art-deco hotel (1937) at the railway end of town, this budget hotel and hostel has tidy rooms and plenty of capacious, character-filled…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Situated next to the Waipoua River and the visitor centre, this peaceful camping ground offers hot showers, flush toilets and a kitchen. The cabins are…
Christchurch & Canterbury
On the northern shore of Lake Pukaki, 22km south of Mt Cook village, this is the nearest fully equipped camping ground to the national park. Features…
Waiheke Island
This secluded hostel is surrounded by native bush and has a barbecue, stone-tiled pool, spa pool, sunny deck and casual lounge area, plus its own walking…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Marokopa Campground ain’t flash but it’s in a nice spot, close to the coast. There’s a small shop for grocery basics, and it also offers accommodation in…
The West Coast
Covering all accommodation bases, Haast Lodge offers clean, well-maintained facilities that include a pleasant communal area for lodge users and…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A neatly maintained outfit with lots of sleeping options, on the spit across the inlet from town (there’s a footbridge, or drive the long way around). No…
Rotorua
With its Italian-inspired architecture and pointy conifers, this family-owned eye-catcher pitches itself at both corporate and leisure travellers, all of…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Good-value accommodation with simple self-contained kitchenettes just a short walk – via a handy footbridge – to the cafes, restaurants and shops of…
Coromandel Peninsula
Perfectly positioned between the pubs and the beach, this converted house offers bunk-filled dorms as well as private rooms, some with their own bathroom…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Dotted around rocky ponds and tussocky gardens, this large resort offers a wide variety of smart, contemporary accommodation, from somewhat poky hotel…
Dunedin
At the top of the High St hill, this rambling old building offers sweeping views of the city from its sunny lounge and dining room; there’s also a pool…
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