Must-see hotels in New Zealand

  • Haka Lodge

    Taupo

    Haka Lodge has a fantastic community feel from the moment you walk in. We love the custom wooden dorm bunks with privacy curtains and built-in storage,…

  • Surf n Stay NZ

    Coromandel Peninsula

    In a quiet street a block from the waves, this hostel owned by a friendly Kiwi-Brazilian couple has dorms and private rooms that are clean and comfortable…

  • Waiteti Trout Stream Holiday Park

    Rotorua

    This keenly maintained campground is a great option if you don’t mind the 10km drive into town. Set in gardens abutting a trout-filled stream, it's a cute…

  • Pebble Beach Motor Inn

    Napier

    Unlike the majority of NZ motels, this one is owner-operated (the staff actually own the building) so maintenance and service top the list of priorities…

  • Station Lodge

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Housed in a lovely old villa with wooden floors and high ceilings, this excellent YHA hostel has a well-equipped kitchen, two lounges, a spa pool, and a…

  • Turtle Cove

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Colourful shared areas and a spacious modern kitchen make Turtle Cove one of the best hostels in the Coromandel Peninsula and Waikato area. The largest…

  • Drifters Inn

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Compact and spotless rooms combine with spacious shared facilities, including a modern and well-equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge, providing guests…

  • Camp Waipu Cove

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Set beside a blissful stretch of beach with views to craggy islands, this immaculate camping ground has a range of simple cabins, motel-style units, bunk…

  • Fox Glacier Top 10

    Westland Tai Poutini National Park

    Inspiring mountain views and ample amenities lift this reliable holiday park above its competition. Trim cabins, basic lodge rooms, and grassy tent and…

  • Parkview Apartments

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    These stylish and thoroughly modern apartments, at the end of a cul-de-sac, both have two bedrooms and sleep up to four people (or two adults and three…

  • Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    With a prime position right on the lakefront, this sprawling complex has something for everyone. Backpackers get the cosy, log-cabin lodge, while others…

  • Wanaka Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels

    Wanaka

    This charming and relaxing campground has grassy terraced sites for tents and campervans, lots of trees and pretty views. Facilities include a barbecue…

  • Beach House

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    In the north of the island, on Kawau's best sandy beach, this upmarket complex has diverse accommodation options. Choose from beachfront suites, rooms…

  • Sport of Kings

    Rotorua

    Situated near the racecourse (if you hadn't already guessed), this friendly complex has 16 spiffy, comfortable units. Some have their own thermal spas,…

  • U Boutique Hotel

    Wellington

    A bit like a dorm-less hostel for grown-ups, this backstreet hotel has 13 compact rooms, all with different configurations, spread between two…

  • B&B @ the Redwoods

    Rotorua

    This pleasant place offers three en-suite B&B rooms in a suburban house beside the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Two have views over the lake, while the…

  • Bluff Hill B&B

    Napier

    From high on Bluff Hill, make your way down a long driveway past a jasmine-hung fence to this cosy little wooden cabin for two. Dutch owners have infused…

  • Dwellington

    Wellington

    Two conjoined heritage houses comprise this terrific modern hostel, straddling the political divide between the US and Chinese embassies. There are no en…

  • Jo & Andy’s B&B

    Fiordland & Southland

    A great option for budget travellers, this cosy blue home offers rooms with shared-bathroom facilities. A big breakfast of muesli, fruit and eggs prepares…

  • Apollo Lodge

    Wellington

    Within staggering distance of Courtenay Pl, Apollo Lodge is a loose collation of a couple of dozen varied units, ranging from studios to family-friendly…

  • Brunton House B&B

    Coromandel Peninsula

    This impressive two-storey kauri villa (1875) has a modern kitchen and bathrooms, while staying true to the building’s historic credentials (there are no…

  • Reef Resort

    Taupo

    Reef Resort stands out among Taupō's waterfront complexes for its classy, well-priced studios and one-bedroom suites (plus a two-bedroom and a three…

  • Knob’s Flat

    Fiordland & Southland

    In the Eglinton Valley, 63km north of Te Anau, Knob’s Flat's six self-contained units suit those who appreciate life's simple pleasures: a cosy room with…

  • Bella Vista

    Fiordland & Southland

    Friendly hosts, reasonable prices and tidy, well-equipped units put this modern, two-level place near the top of Invercargill's competitive motel pack…

  • Rotorua Central Backpackers

    Rotorua

    Built as flats in 1936, this heritage hostel retains original features, including deep bathtubs and geothermally powered radiators. Dorms have no more…

  • Lake Brunner Country Motel

    The West Coast

    Birdsong, flower beds and 2.4 hectares of greenery…feeling relaxed yet? At this motel and campground, 2km from Lake Brunner, choose from powered and…

  • Coronation Lodge

    Queenstown

    Right beside Queenstown Gardens, this tidy block with 11 rooms has basement parking, double-glazed windows, wooden floors and Turkish rugs. Larger rooms…

  • Possum Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    Nestled into forest near the lake, Possum Lodge is old-fashioned in the best kind of way. There's basic cabins, time-worn motel units, enviably green…

  • Arthur's Pass Motel & Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Stylishly decorated options at this diverse complex include modern bedrooms sharing a fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining area – a good way to meet…

  • Cottage Mews

    Taupo

    Charm isn’t typically high among the qualities of a motel, but this ranch-like block, festooned with hanging flowers, manages to seem almost rustic. It's…

  • Altamont Lodge

    Wanaka

    At the quiet end of town, Altamont is like a hostel for grown-ups. There are no dorms but the 12 tidy little rooms share spotless bathrooms and a spacious…

  • Musterer's

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    On the western edge of Fairlie, these stylish self-contained cottages afford all mod cons with the bonus of a shared barbecue area and woolshed 'lounge' –…

  • Totally Tarawera Glamping

    Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty

    Absolute seclusion, exclusivity and camping comfort at two hidden-away locations on the shores of Lake Tarawera, named Kanuka and Te Rata. Each site…

  • YHA Christchurch

    Christchurch

    Smart, well-run 100-plus-bed hostel conveniently located near Canterbury Museum and the Botanic Gardens. Dorms and doubles include many with en suite…

  • Queenstown Top 10

    Queenstown

    High above the Shotover River, this relatively small and extremely neat park with better-than-the-norm motel units is 10 minutes’ drive from the hustle…

  • Heartland Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    On the leafy outskirts of town, this elegant modern house offers spacious, en suite rooms and a comfortable, convivial communal space. Friendly hosts…

  • Sea Breeze B&B

    Napier

    Inside this Victorian seafront earthquake survivor (1906) are three richly coloured themed rooms (Chinese, Indian and Turkish), decorated with a…

  • Jacaranda Lodge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Located among 6 hectares of farmland and rose gardens, this two-storey cottage is a relaxing retreat. Look forward to excellent breakfasts from the…

  • Arthur's Pass Village B&B

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This lovingly restored former railway cottage is now a cosy B&B, with two well-appointed guest rooms. Breakfast on free-range bacon and eggs, pancakes and…

  • Peel Forest Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This delightful log cabin hidden in the forest has four rooms and sleeps eight people. It only takes one booking at a time, so you and your posse will…

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