Must-see hotels in New Zealand

  • Oamaru Backpackers

    Dunedin & Otago

    A stone's throw from the Victorian quarter, this snug hostel has lovely, individually decorated rooms and a great dorm with privacy curtains and…

  • Code Time Lodge

    The West Coast

    Driftwood decorations and soft colour schemes impart a dreamy air to the Code Time Lodge, whose two roomy, self-contained apartments (kitchen included)…

  • Criffel Peak View

    Wanaka

    Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, this excellent B&B has three rooms sharing a large lounge with a log fire and a sunny wisteria-draped deck. The charming…

  • Aroha Mountain Lodge

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Spread over two lovely Edwardian villas on the hillside above town, the plush Mountain Lodge offers affordable luxury (so much nicer than a regular motel)…

  • Lake Tekapo Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This fabulously designed, luxurious B&B is filled to the brim with covetable contemporary Kiwi art, and boasts painterly views of the lake and mountains…

  • Bow Street Studios

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    With a waterfront location right in town, Bow Street has self-contained studios and a historic cottage. The cool and chic decor is stylish and relaxing…

  • Piha Beachstay – Jandal Palace

    Auckland Region

    Attractive and ecofriendly, this wood-and-glass lodge has extremely smart facilities. It’s 1km from the beach, but there’s a little stream at the bottom…

  • Bushy Point Fernbirds

    Fiordland & Southland

    A haven for the ornithologically inclined, this 25-year-old guesthouse is tucked into a private forest and wetland reserve. Rates include a guided walk…

  • Curio Bay Accommodation

    Fiordland & Southland

    Three plush units are on offer here – one apartment attached to the hosts' house, and two similar units down the road. All are self-contained, decorated…

  • Seaview Lodge B&B

    Napier

    This grand Victorian villa (1890) is queen of all she surveys...which is most of the town and a fair bit of the ocean. Heritage-meets-contemporary rooms…

  • Aura

    Rotorua

    This eco-minded motel, in a fully renovated older complex near the lake, has two natural mineral-water spas and a heated outdoor swimming pool, composts…

  • Jailhouse

    Christchurch

    From 1874 to 1999 this was Addington Prison; it's now one of Christchurch's most appealing and friendly hostels. Private rooms are a bit on the small side…

  • YHA Rotorua

    Rotorua

    Bright and sparkling, this classy hostel, purpose-built from corrugated iron and wood, is great for those wanting to get outdoors, with bike storage and…

  • Manapouri Motels & Holiday Park

    Fiordland & Southland

    Ramshackle and eccentric, Manapouri Motels is not everyone's cup of tea, but if you like the sound of staying in a little wooden cabin that's part Swiss…

  • Hogwartz

    Dunedin

    The Catholic bishop’s residence from 1872 to 1999, this beautiful building is now a fascinating warren of comfortable and sunny rooms, many with harbour…

  • Peel Forest DOC Campsite

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Near the Rangitata River, around 3km north of Green Man at Peel Forest store, this lovely camping ground is equipped with basic two- to four-berth cabins …

  • Aoraki/Mt Cook Alpine Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This lovely family-run lodge has en suite rooms, including some suitable for families and two with kitchenettes; most have views. The huge lounge and…

  • George

    Christchurch

    The George has 53 luxe rooms in a defiantly 1970s-looking building on the fringe of Hagley Park. Discreet staff attend to every whim, and ritzy extras…

  • Wairua Lodge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Wairua Lodge is a peaceful B&B with charming hosts, nestled in the bush towards the Whitianga end of the 309 Rd. There’s a riverside swimming hole on the…

  • Kiwi's Nest

    Dunedin

    This wonderfully homey two-storey house has a range of tidy centrally heated rooms, some with en suite, fridge and kettle. Plus it's a flat walk to The…

  • Kennedy Park Resort

    Napier

    Less a campground and more an entire suburb of holidaymakers, this complex is top dog on the Napier camping scene. It’s the closest campsite to town (2…

  • Solscape

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    With a hilltop location fringed by native bush, Solscape’s ecofriendly accommodation includes tepees, bell tents, rammed-earth domes, railway carriages…

  • Kings on Peace

    Rotorua

    Rise far above the surrounding motel pack with these five-star apartments, built in 2018. Large studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments feature modern…

  • Blue Duck Station

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Overlooking the Retaruke River 36km southwest of Owhango (take the Kaitieke turn-off 1km south of town), this ecosavvy place is actually various lodges,…

  • Te Moenga Lodge

    Taupo

    As you drive to the very end of the street and park on top of the hill, two friendly border collie–golden retriever crosses will welcome you to Te Moenga…

  • Teichelmann’s B&B

    The West Coast

    Once home to surgeon, mountaineer and professional beard-cultivator Ebenezer Teichelmann, this B&B holds on to its venerable history but adds first-rate…

  • Trillium Lodge

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Uniquely constructed of giant logs milled on the island, Trillium Lodge is one of Great Barrier's more distinctive accommodation options. All of the six…

  • Arrow Private Hotel

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    Five understated but luxurious suites feature at this modern property on Arrowtown's outskirts. Accommodation is chic and contemporary with huge picture…

  • Platinum Villas

    Queenstown

    Nab one of these 36 identical, luxurious, three-bedroom townhouses and make yourself at home. Each has a large open-plan living area with a big stone…

  • Queenstown Park

    Queenstown

    White curtains billow over beds decked out in luxurious linen at this very chic 19-room hotel. The 'Remarkables' rooms overlook a park, to the namesake…

  • Hush Boutique Accommodation

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Four rustic but stylish private cabins with en-suite bathrooms are scattered throughout native bush at this easygoing spot. Natural wood creates a warm…

  • Tree House

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    One of the country's best hostels, the Tree House has dorm rooms in the wood-lined main building and brightly painted little cottages set among the…

  • Edgewater Lodge

    Wellington

    True to its name, the Edgewater is a big modern house set just across the road from a little beach. It's a 15-minute drive from the city but handy for the…

  • Kinross

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    Set among the vines, the heritage-looking facades for Kinross' cottages are a front for modern interiors. An inviting outdoor hot tub is cut into the…

  • Lime Tree Lodge

    Wanaka

    Quietly removed from town, this intimate lodge has four luxury rooms and two suites. Outside there's a pool, spa, pétanque court and croquet lawn, while…

  • Arrowtown Lodge

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    From the outside, the guest rooms look like heritage cottages, but inside they’re cosy and modern, with en-suite bathrooms. There are three rooms,…

  • Little Earth Lodge

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Set on a farm 6km from town and right next to Abbey Caves, Little Earth makes most other hostels look downright shabby in comparison. Forget dorm rooms…

  • Wilderness Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    For tranquillity and natural grandeur, this midsize alpine lodge tucked into beech forest just off the highway takes some beating. It's a class act, with…

  • Lupton Lodge

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    The rooms are spacious, luxurious and full of character in this historic homestead (1896), peacefully positioned in farmland 5km past Whangārei Falls in…

  • Villa del Lago

    Queenstown

    Clinging to the slopes between the highway and the lake, these spacious one- to three-bedroom apartments have lake-facing terraces, incredible views and…

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