Must-see hotels in New Zealand

  • Old Bones Lodge

    Dunedin & Otago

    Five kilometres south of Ōamaru on the coast road, this top-notch lodge has tidy rooms off a huge, sunny, central space. Great for groups. Listen to the…

  • Lakeside

    Wanaka

    Luxuriate in a modern apartment in a prime position overlooking the lake, right by the town centre. All 23 apartments have three bedrooms, but can be…

  • Alpine View Lodge

    Wanaka

    In a peaceful rural setting on the edge of town, this excellent lodge has three B&B rooms, one of which has its own private deck with mountain views…

  • Globetrekkers Lodge

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Unwind in casual style at this homey hostel with harbour views and bright dorms. Private rooms don't have their own bathroom but there are plenty of…

  • Within the Bays

    Coromandel Peninsula

    It’s the combination of charming hosts and incredible views that make this B&B set on a hill overlooking Mercury Bay really worth considering. It’s…

  • Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki

    The West Coast

    Positioned in a verdant setting on the edge of the Moeraki River near Lake Moeraki, 30km north of Haast Junction, this is one of NZ's best nature lodges…

  • Raglan Backpackers

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    This laid-back hostel is right on the water, with sea views from some rooms. Other rooms are arranged around a garden courtyard or in a separate building…

  • Kauri Coast Top 10 Holiday Park

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Set beside the Kaihu River, 2km from SH12, this excellent holiday park has attractive motel units and a brace of tidy cabins, with or without their own…

  • Kokohuia Lodge

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Luxury and ecofriendly practices combine at this B&B, nestled in regenerating native bush high above the silvery dune-fringed expanse of the Hokianga…

  • Riverview Terrace

    Wanaka

    Part of a new development overlooking the Clutha River behind Mt Iron, this swish, modern house has three well-appointed guest rooms. Rates include a…

  • Argoed

    Dunedin

    Roses and rhododendrons encircle this gracious two-storey wooden villa, built in the 1880s. Each of the three charmingly old-fashioned bedrooms has its…

  • Serenity on Wakeman

    Taupo

    You’d stay at this B&B for the view from the breakfast deck alone, and the upstairs suite, with its private balcony (and king bed and double spa bath), is…

  • Lazy Dolphin Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    This perfect hybrid of seaside holiday home and hostel has light-filled bedrooms sporting cheerful linen. There are two kitchens and lounges, but you'll…

  • Lomond Lodge

    Queenstown

    This lodge on the fringe of the town centre has smartly designed rooms with indulgent bathrooms and USB sockets, and a landscaped, sunny terrace and…

  • Arrowfield Apartments

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    Lining a quiet crescent in a new development at Arrowtown's edge, these 10 spacious townhouses, identical in all but colour, have internal garages, full…

  • Enclosure Bay

    Waiheke Island

    If you're going to shell out for a luxury B&B, you expect it to be special, and that's certainly what's offered here. Each of the three guest rooms have…

  • Eichardt’s Private Hotel

    Queenstown

    Dating from 1867, this restored hotel enjoys an absolute lakefront location. Each of the five giant suites – lake view or mountain view – has a fireplace,…

  • The Dairy

    Queenstown

    Its dining room was once a corner store, but the Dairy is now a luxury B&B with 13 rooms packed with classy touches such as designer bed linen, silk…

  • Manawa Ridge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    The views from this castle-like eco-retreat, perched on a 310m-high ridge 6km northeast of Waihi, take in the entire Bay of Plenty. Made of recycled…

  • Cheltenham House

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This large 1930s house has room for both a billiard table and a grand piano. There are four art-filled suites in the main house and two in cosy garden…

  • Waipoua Lodge

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This fine old villa at the southern edge of the forest has four luxurious, spacious suites, which were originally the stables, the woolshed and the calf…

  • Alpenhorn Chalet

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This small, inviting home has a leafy conservatory housing an indoor spa pool, a log fire and complimentary espresso coffee. Bedrooms are spacious and…

  • Waiorau Homestead

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    Tucked away in a private bucolic nook near the distillery, this lovely stone house, fringed by an old stand of conifers, has deep verandas and three…

  • Kaka Retreat

    Fiordland & Southland

    These studio units are among the island's best, with plush interiors, flash bathrooms and private verandas, although kitchen facilities are scant. Two…

  • Adventure Q2 Hostel

    Queenstown

    Opened in 2016, this sister hostel to Adventure Queenstown is pretty much its twin (complete with the nightly activities etc), but with sturdier bunks,…

  • Driving Creek Villas

    Coromandel Peninsula

    This is the posh, grown-up’s choice – three spacious, self-contained, modern, wooden villas with plenty of privacy. The Polynesian-influenced interior…

  • Stopforths

    The West Coast

    Several steps up from your average motel, friendly well-run Stopforths offers spacious, modern units with kitchenettes and king-sized beds, ranging from…

  • Lodge Bordeaux

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This upmarket European-styled drive-in motel has tasteful units with stellar kitchens and bathrooms (most with spa baths), private balconies on the…

  • Hidden

    Queenstown

    The well-named Hidden is literally the last place west in Queenstown. Tucked away in Sunshine Bay, it has enormous rooms, unfettered lake and mountain…

  • Kauri Villas

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Perched on a hill with views over the harbour back to Whangārei, this airy white timber homestead has two massive suites, each with two bedrooms and a…

  • Cable Bay Views

    Waiheke Island

    These three modern, self-contained studio apartments have stellar vineyard views and are handy to a couple of Waiheke's best vineyard restaurants. Check…

  • Waihi Beach Lodge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    A short stroll from the beach, this accommodation features colourful and modern rooms, and a studio apartment with its own kitchenette. Legendary…

  • Powderhorn Chateau

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    At this Swiss-style chalet, guests stay in rooms where their favourite Lord of the Rings characters set up during filming. Peter Jackson booked out the…

  • Wood Pigeon Lodge

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Three separate options make up this very comfortable accommodation overflowing with rural charm in Raurimu, around 5km north of National Park Village…

  • Chateau Tongariro Hotel

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Like most old mountain folk, this iconic 1929 hotel has weathered, though its grandeur – in the style of the original US national park hotels – is…

  • Finlay Jacks

    Taupo

    Our pick of Taupō's hostels, homely Finlay Jacks has turned an ageing motel into a colourful hub. The 12-bed dorms feel spacious, with bunks separated…

  • Nugget Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    It's hard to imagine a lovelier outlook than the one from these two modern units, gazing from a seaside knoll midway between Kaka Point and Nugget Point…

  • Lake Ohau Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Idyllically sited on the western shore of remote Lake Ohau, 42km west of Twizel, accommodation includes everything from budget rooms with shared…

  • Discovery

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    This versatile complex is all things to all people: campsites through to plush, lawn-surrounded wooden chalets with in-your-face volcano views. An on-site…

  • Snowman Lodge & Spa

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    If you’ve come down from the mountain with tired limbs, this recent motel makeover could be just the ticket. Behind the ochre facade is a medley of small…

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