Must-see hotels in New Zealand

  • Kaka Point Motels

    Fiordland & Southland

    Recently upgraded, these modern units all have beautiful views over the ocean. Some have kitchenettes, double-glazed windows and heat pumps to keep out…

  • Hokianga Haven

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Fall asleep only steps from the beach in this spacious self-contained studio apartment tucked underneath a modern house. An additional queen room is…

  • Focus Motel

    Christchurch

    Sleek and centrally located, this friendly-vibe motel offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units with big-screen TVs, iPod docks, kitchenettes and super…

  • Victoria Lodge

    Rotorua

    The friendly Vic has seen a lot of competitors come and go, maintaining its foothold in the market with individual-feeling units with shallow thermally…

  • Great Ponsonby Arthotel

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    In a quiet cul-de-sac near Ponsonby Rd, this deceptively spacious Victorian villa has gregarious hosts, impressive sustainability practices and great…

  • 315 Euro

    Dunedin

    This sleek complex is accessed by an unlikely looking alley off Dunedin's main retail strip. Choose from modern studios or larger one-bedroom apartments…

  • Waitomo Lodge Motel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    At the Waitomo end of Te Kuiti, this motel’s modern rooms feature contemporary art, flat-screen TVs and little decks overlooking Mangaokewa Stream from…

  • Copsefield

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Copsefield is a peaceful country-style villa set in attractive, lush gardens with a spa and riverside swimming hole. The main house has three attractive B…

  • Arrowtown Motel

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    This child of the 1980s is better on the inside than the outside, with spacious units with colourful feature walls, soft furnishings and interesting art…

  • Finn’s

    North Island

    Finn’s is a flashy beige suit in this low-key railway village, but redeems itself with spacious, corporate-comfy rooms, big bistro meals (mains $13 to $30…

  • YHA Aoraki Mt Cook

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Handsomely decked out in pine, this excellent hostel has a free sauna, a drying room, log fires, a large kitchen and friendly, helpful staff. Rooms are…

  • Redwood Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Expect a warm welcome and no dorms at this charming and peaceful family-friendly lodge. Most rooms are en suite, and bigger rooms can be reconfigured to…

  • Mangawhai Lodge

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This historic hillside lodge has smartly furnished rooms opening onto a picture-perfect wraparound veranda with expansive sea views. Choose between…

  • Petite Provence

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This attractive B&B, owned by a Kiwi-French couple, is a popular weekender for Aucklanders, so it pays to book ahead. A continental breakfast is included…

  • Merivale Manor

    Christchurch

    A gracious 19th-century Victorian mansion is the hub of this elegant motel, with units both in the main house and in the more typical motel-style blocks…

  • Tawa Lodge

    Waiheke Island

    Between the self-contained two-person cottage at the front (pick of the lot, due to the sublimely romantic views) and the apartment and house at the rear…

  • Grange Lodge

    Auckland

    If you've driven up from the south, consider staying at this friendly little suburban motel, which is handy for the airport. From the Southern Motorway,…

  • Aqua Packers

    Abel Tasman National Park

    This specially converted, permanently moored 13m catamaran provides unusual but buoyant backpacker accommodation for 22. Facilities are basic but decent;…

  • Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Bordered by tall bamboo and gum trees, this is a very well run holiday park with everything from grassy campsites through to a spacious, spotless…

  • Abaco on Jervois

    Auckland

    Well positioned for cafes and buses, this contemporary, neutral-toned motel has stainless-steel kitchens with dishwashers in the fancier units, and…

  • Sunset View Lodge

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    If gin-in-hand sunset gazing is your thing, this large, modern terracotta-coloured B&B will fit the bill. The upstairs rooms have terrific ocean views…

  • Amity Lodge Motel

    Queenstown

    In a quiet street around a five-minute walk up from the town centre, this angular white block has renovated one- and two-bedroom apartments and friendly…

  • Summit Motor Lodge

    Tauranga

    Gathered around a small kidney-shaped swimming pool and hot tub, this lovingly maintained motel has sparkling units with kitchens, trimmed with hanging…

  • City Suites

    Tauranga

    The spacious rooms here (all with either a terrace or a balcony) have king-sized beds and full kitchens. A swimming pool, free wi-fi and secure…

  • InterContinental Wellington

    Wellington

    Occupying a big 1980s-style marble-clad tower in the city centre, the InterContinental offers all the usual five-star trimmings you'd expect from the…

  • Tatahi Lodge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    A wonderful place where backpackers are treated with at least as much care and respect as the lush, bromeliad-filled garden. The dorm rooms and excellent…

  • Shades of Arrowtown

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    Tall shady trees and a garden setting give these bungalow-type cottages a relaxed air. Some have full kitchens and spa baths. The two-bedroom, self…

  • Tairua Beach House Backpackers

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Rooms are homey and casual at this estuary-edge hostel in a converted house, and the dorm scores great views. Guests can help themselves to fishing rods,…

  • Verandahs

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Ponsonby Rd, Karangahape Rd (K Rd) and the city are an easy walk from this grand hostel, housed in two neighbouring villas overlooking the mature trees of…

  • The Church

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Set within a subtropical garden, these beautifully kitted out, rustic timber cottages have plenty of character. The switched-on owners are really…

  • Broadway Motel & Miro Court Villas

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    This sprawling family-run motel complex has spread from a well-maintained older-style block to progressively newer and flasher blocks set back from the…

  • Moeraki Haven Motel

    Dunedin & Otago

    Commanding jaw-dropping views over the shoreline, these spic-and-span, self-contained units perched high above the ocean are a great choice for families…

  • Reflection Lodge

    Westland Tai Poutini National Park

    The gregarious hosts of this ski-lodge-style B&B go the extra mile to make your stay a memorable one. A continental breakfast and blooming gardens,…

  • Matakohe Holiday Park

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This well-kept little park has modern amenities, plenty of space, a playground and good views of Kaipara Harbour. Accommodation ranges from basic cabins…

  • Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Bag your own cosy little hillside en-suite cabin at this central operation with a sweet garden setting. The top cabins have valley views. Large…

  • Parituhu

    Auckland

    There's only one double bedroom (with its own adjoining bathroom) available in this relaxing and welcoming Edwardian waterfront bungalow. The well…

  • Beachfront B&B

    Coromandel Peninsula

    True to its name with absolute beachfront and spectacular sea views, this comfortable downstairs flat has a TV, fridge and direct access to the surf. It's…

  • Chalets Motel

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Soak up the mountain views from these tidy, reasonably priced, free-standing wooden chalets, set on the slopes behind the town centre. All chalets have…

  • Old Countryhouse

    Christchurch

    Spread between three separate villas, 2km east of Cathedral Sq, this chilled-out hostel has bright dorms, a reading lounge, and a lovely garden with…

  • Kakapo Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    The YHA-affiliated Kakapo has a cheery owner, a roomy kitchen and lounge, chill-busting underfloor heating and a 1st-floor sundeck. Bunk-free dorms (some…

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