Must-see hotels in New Zealand

  • Mosquito Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Don't be put off by the name: this pretty campsite is a great place to stay, and is only accessible by boat or kayak.

  • Otorohanga Holiday Park

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    It’s not the most attractive locale, but this friendly park’s tidy facilities include a fitness centre and sauna.

  • Dickey’s Flat Campsite

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Dickey’s Flat has a free DOC campsite and a decent swimming hole. River water will need to be boiled for drinking.

  • DOC Tarawera Outlet Campsite

    Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty

    Simple camping on the eastern shore of Lake Tarawera, at the point where the Tarawera River pours from the lake.

  • Mokau Motel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Above the village, the Mokau Motel offers fishing advice, self-contained units and three luxury suites.

  • Apple Tree Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk- or boat-in beachside campsite between Tinline Bay and Anchorage on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.

  • Devonport Sea Cottage

    Auckland

    Head up the garden path to your own cute and cosy self-contained cottage. Weekly rates are available.

  • Te Aroha Motel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Old-fashioned but reasonably priced and tidy units with kitchenettes, right in the centre of town.

  • Horeke Hotel

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Simple but clean accommodation in the local pub. All three room have en suites and harbour views.

  • DOC Puriri Bay Campsite

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This attractively located but basic campsite sits by a sheltered bay, with walking tracks nearby.

  • Seaview Holiday Park

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Just north of Mokau, Seaview Holiday Park is rustic, but it’s right on an expansive beach.

  • Island Accommodation

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Offers a booking service, which is handy for finding self-contained houses for longer stays.

  • DOC Bunkhouse

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    A house operated by DOC, with a full kitchen and proper bathrooms. Bring your own bedding.

  • Awaroa Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk- or boat-in campsite between Mosquito Bay and Awaroa on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.

  • Anapai Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk-in or boat-in beachside campsite at the northern end of Abel Tasman National Park.

  • Watering Cove Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Compact and pretty beachside campsite at the southern end of Abel Tasman National Park.

  • DOC Lake Okareka Campsite

    Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty

    A simple conservation campsite with minimal facilities on the shores of Lake Okareka.

  • Observation Beach Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Beautiful campsite in Abel Tasman National Park, only accessible by boat or kayak.

  • Akersten Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk-in or boat-in campsite at the southern end of Abel Tasman National Park.

  • Medlands Beach Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    This pretty campsite is set back from Medlands Beach among mature trees.

  • Te Pukatea Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk- or boat-in beachside campsite between Tinline Bay and Anchorage.

  • Onetahuti Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Beautiful beachside campsite by the Tonga Island Marine Reserve.

  • Bark Bay Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk-in or boat-in beachside campsite close to Bark Bay.

  • Tinline Campsite

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Walk- or boat-in beachside campsite at Tinline Bay.

  • Waiau Hotel

    Fiordland & Southland

    Flimsy beds, floral carpets and a feeling that time has passed it by...the Waiau is exactly what you'd expect of a small-town hotel. But we'd stay again,…

  • Colac Bay Tavern

    Fiordland & Southland

    A short walk from the beach, this camping ground with basic rooms out the back is attached to a welcoming pub. Come for a good feed of grilled salmon,…

  • Wilderness Accommodation

    The West Coast

    Dorm rooms are cosy and clean, surrounding a greenery-filled inner courtyard, at this basic backpacker joint. Extra points: it's next door to the…

  • Hipapatua

    Taupo

    This freedom-camping spot beside the Waikato River looks like little more than a car park with a fringe of grass and a couple of portaloos. You camp here…

  • DOC Campsite

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    This DOC campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a food preparation shelter. You need to bring your own gas cooking…

  • DOC Campsite

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    This DOC campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a food preparation shelter. You need to bring your own gas cooking…

  • Parnell Inn

    Parnell & Newmarket

    You’ll get a chipper welcome from the friendly folks at this well-located motel. Rooms 3 and 4 have great harbour views and some rooms have kitchenettes;…

  • Lantana Lodge

    Parnell & Newmarket

    There are only eight rooms available in this cosy villa on a quiet street. It’s not flash, but it’s clean enough to be homey. New carpets and a water…

  • Mt Heale Hut

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    This DOC hut in the Great Barrier Forest has 20 bunk beds, cold running water, chemical toilets and a kitchen and dining area with a gas cooker. Bring…

  • Sanctuary Tours Motel

    The West Coast

    Managed by White Heron Sanctuary Tours, the adjoining motel has basic cabins with shared facilities ($10 extra for bed linen), and comfy if somewhat dated…

  • Heartland Motel

    Fiordland & Southland

    This chain motel has enough conveniences (self-service laundry, on-site pub and restaurant and decent wi-fi) to compensate for its bland rooms. It's 2km…

  • Kaiaraara Hut

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    This DOC hut in the Great Barrier Forest has bunk beds, cold running water, chemical toilets and a kitchen/dining area. Bring your own sleeping bag and…

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