Must-see hotels in New Zealand

  • Chalet Boutique Motel

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    The 'boutique motel' tag doesn't do justice to this collection of attractive accommodation options in three adjacent properties beside the lake. The…

  • Old Glenmark Vicarage

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    There are two divine options in this beautifully restored vicarage: cosy up with bed and breakfast in the main house, or lounge around in the character…

  • Beechtree Suites

    Taupo

    The Beechtree offers classy rooms, fresh and modern in design with neutral-toned decor, large windows, ground-floor patios and upstairs balconies…

  • Alexis

    Queenstown

    This modern motel is an easy 10-minute walk from town along the lakefront. Newly refurbished, self-contained units have beaut lake views. It's on the main…

  • Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    This lovely holiday park in the heart of the village has spotless facilities, modern cabins and plenty of outdoor distractions to keep the kids busy. The…

  • QT Queenstown

    Queenstown

    Queenstown's newest luxury hotel opened in December 2017 and sits just a touch above the lakefront hotels along Lake Esplanade, creating even more…

  • Whangārei Falls Holiday Park & Backpackers

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Located 5km from central Whangārei, but a short walk from Whangārei Falls, this holiday park has good-value cabins, some with small kitchenettes but none…

  • Dorset House Backpackers

    Christchurch

    Built in 1871, this tranquil wooden villa has a sunny deck, a large regal lounge with a pool table, and great kitchen facilities. Dorms feature beds…

  • Drifting Sands

    The West Coast

    Natural tones and textures, upcycled furniture and hip vibes make this boutique beachside guesthouse a winner on style and location. Heightening the feel…

  • YHA Lake Tekapo

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    New Zealand's newest YHA is also one of the country's best with colourful dorms and private rooms, excellent shared spaces including an upstairs lounge…

  • Queenstown Motel Apartments

    Queenstown

    This well-run, sunlit spot is like two distinct properties in one – smallish but comfortable newer units at the front and cheaper 1970s-style units (with…

  • 850 Cameron

    Tauranga

    This slick two-storey motel, 3.5km south of the city centre, has modern, self-contained apartments, ranging from studios to two-bedroom units with spa…

  • Matakohe House

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This B&B inhabits a pretty villa near the Kauri Museum. The simply furnished rooms open onto a wraparound veranda and offer winning touches, such as…

  • Billy Brown's

    Dunedin & Otago

    On a farm 5km along the road from Port Chalmers, this backpacker fave no longer offers dorm accommodation, but the whole rustic lodge is available to rent…

  • Split Level

    Fiordland & Southland

    Very much like staying at a mate's house, this tidy two-level home has a comfortable lounge with a large TV and leather couches, and a well-equipped…

  • Criterion Art Deco Backpackers

    Napier

    The owners have spent a lot of money sprucing up this 1st-floor, ruby-red city-centre hostel – Napier’s best Spanish Mission specimen – which has a beaut…

  • 858 George St

    Dunedin

    Recently refreshed with new furniture and a paint job, this top-quality motel complex has modern units ranging in size from studios to two bedrooms…

  • Liberty Apartment Hotel

    Wellington

    About as central as you can get, Liberty opened its doors just a few years ago and has been winning over corporate fans with its tidy, stylish…

  • Leah & the Llama

    Dunedin

    Spacious home high up on the hill with comfortable rooms sharing a bathroom. There are sheep and horses in the paddocks all around, but it's still just a…

  • Mountain House YHA

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This well-kept hostel has cosy dorms and private rooms and the efficient and enthusiastic manager can provide extensive local hiking information. Note all…

  • Jack in the Green

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This charming converted old home is a 10-minute walk from the town centre. Large rooms (no bunks), relaxing gardens and a cosy lounge area are the main…

  • Birdsong

    The West Coast

    Sigh at sea views from the shared lounge and kitchen of this adorable YHA-affiliated hostel, 2.5km northeast of the town centre. Rooms are themed around…

  • Victoria Railway Hotel

    Fiordland & Southland

    This beautifully restored 1896 building is awash with nostalgia and is a little worn, but comfy, like a favourite armchair. With old portraits and an old…

  • Roselands Motel

    Tauranga

    Spruced up with splashes of lime-green paint, slat-style beds and smart TVs, this sweet, old-style motel is in a central but leafy and quiet location near…

  • Peaks Motor Inn

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    This well-kept motel offers spacious rooms with good bathrooms and full kitchens. Communal facilities include grassy lawns, a basic gym, large outdoor spa…

  • Whangārei Top 10

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This centrally located riverside holiday park has friendly owners, a better-than-average set of units, and super-shiny stainless-steel surfaces in the…

  • Pounawea Grove Motel

    Fiordland & Southland

    More sophisticated than the average motel, Pounawea Grove has a boutique feel thanks to its roomy units with sharp, modern bathrooms, kitchenettes and…

  • Copthorne Hotel

    Wellington

    This multistorey gleamer has a terrific location facing off with the harbour. Business bods surf through the lobby on a pervasive wave of slickness, while…

  • Leighton Lodge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    One of the ‘real’ residences in Opito houses the delightful folks of Leighton Lodge. This smart B&B has chatty owners, an upstairs room with a view-hungry…

  • All Stars Inn on Bealey

    Christchurch

    Large, well-designed rooms are the hallmark of this purpose-built complex on the city fringe. Dorms have fridges, USB points and individual lights; some…

  • Gilmer Apartment Hotel

    Wellington

    There's a sassy, artsy vibe to this natty, 62-unit downtown apartment hotel with its black, mirrored corridors. Sizes range from compact studios to two…

  • Rawene Holiday Park

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Tent sites shelter in the bush at this nicely managed hilltop park. The cabins range from basic units where you'll need to bring your own linen (or pay…

  • Jet Park

    Auckland

    Located within the industrial area edging the airport, Jet Park has comfortable rooms and a vibe that exceeds that of the average midrange airport hotel…

  • Colville Farm

    Coromandel Peninsula

    The 1260-hectare Colville Farm has a range of interesting accommodation, including campsites, bare-basics bush lodges and self-contained houses. Guests…

  • Scenic Hotel Te Pania

    Napier

    Looking like a mini UN HQ by the sea, the refurbished, curvalicious, six-storey Te Pania has instant retro appeal. Rooms are far from retro, however, with…

  • Raglan Sunset Motel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    A block from Bow St’s shops and restaurants with spacious and modern units. The owners also have self-contained apartments (doubles from $165) and beach…

  • Shining Star

    The West Coast

    This attractive and versatile beachfront spot has everything from camping to log-lined cabins facing the sea. Kids will love the menagerie, including pigs…

  • City Lights Boutique Lodge

    Rotorua

    Looking down on Rotorua from the slopes of Mt Ngongotaha, this upmarket lodge has three en-suite B&B rooms in the main house, a self-contained apartment…

  • Baylys Beach Holiday Park

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This midsized camping ground has attractive cream-and-green units scattered around a lawn circled by pohutukawa trees. Options range from basic cabins to…

  • Medlands Beach Backpackers & Villas

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Chill out in the garden of this house on the hill, overlooking beautiful Medlands Beach. The backpackers' area is simple, with a little double chalet for…

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