Must-see hotels in New Zealand

  • Chester Street Backpackers

    Christchurch

    This relaxed wooden villa is painted in bright colours and has a sunny front room for reading. Rooms are cosy and colourful. Pipi the house cat is a…

  • Classic Villa

    Christchurch

    Pretty in pink, this 1897 house is one of Christchurch's most elegant accommodation options. Rooms are trimmed with antiques and Turkish rugs, and the…

  • Beachside Resort

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Attached to the sprawling Oceans Resort, this modern motel has tidy units with kitchenettes and balconies on the upper level. Despite the name, it’s set…

  • Grafton Cottage & Chalets

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Most of these attractive wooden chalets perched on a hill have decks with awesome views. The hospitable hosts provide free internet access and breakfast,…

  • Le Petit Hotel

    Christchurch

    Relaxed coffee-and-croissant breakfasts, friendly owners, elegant furnishings and close proximity to Sumner Beach make this charming B&B a definite oui…

  • Foley Towers

    Christchurch

    Sheltered by well-established trees, Foley Towers provides a range of well-maintained rooms and dorms encircling a quiet, flower-filled garden. Friendly,…

  • Ponsonby Backpackers

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    This elegant two-storey turreted villa has a friendly vibe, sunny rooms and a nice garden area. Central Auckland is a pleasant 20-minute walk away, and…

  • Geraldine Top 10 Holiday Park

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This top-notch holiday park is set amid well-established parkland right in the centre of town. Tidy accommodation ranges from budget cabins to plusher…

  • Nautical Nook

    Auckland

    If you’re a sailing buff you’ll find a kindred spirit in Keith, who runs this cosy homestay with his wife, Trish. The lounge and terrace have views over…

  • Hotel St Clair

    Dunedin

    Soak up St Clair's surfy vibe from the balcony of your chic room in this contemporary medium-rise hotel. All but the cheapest rooms have ocean views, and…

  • Omarama Top 10 Holiday Park

    Dunedin & Otago

    Facilities are good at this holiday park, squeezed between the highway and a stream. Standard cabins are on the cosy side, but larger ensuite cabins and…

  • Coromandel Accommodation Solutions

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Booking service for cottages and rental houses around the Coromandel region; an excellent opportunity for coastal scenery. It also has three stylish…

  • Pacific Rendezvous

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Perfectly situated for spectacular views on the manicured, lawn-covered southern head of Tutukaka Harbour, this is a great choice for families and small…

  • Bach Stay

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Mangawhai is all about the beach bach, from simple fibro affairs to designer hilltop houses, so couples, families and bigger travelling groups have loads…

  • Pipi Dune B&B

    Coromandel Peninsula

    This attractive B&B in a quiet cul-de-sac has guest lounges, kitchenettes, laundries and free wi-fi. To get here, head north on Cook Dr, turn left onto…

  • Tui Lodge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Pleasantly rural but still just a short walk from town, Coromandel's best backpackers has plenty of trees, free bikes, fruit (in season) and straight-up…

  • Harbour City Motor Inn

    Tauranga

    With a winning location just 100m from the Whart St dining precinct, and yet remarkably quiet and neat as a pin, this lemon-yellow motor inn has a spa…

  • Abseil Inn

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Fittingly, a veeery steep driveway takes you to this delightful B&B with four themed rooms, great breakfasts and witty hosts. The biggest room has a…

  • Taumarunui Holiday Park

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    On the banks of the Whanganui River, 4km east of town, this shady camping ground offers safe river swimming and clean facilities. The friendly owners have…

  • St James

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Luxuriate in a stylish modern apartment with all the mod cons, including an iPod dock and fully equipped kitchen. Sizes range from studios to two-bedroom…

  • Omahau Downs

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This farmstead, 2km north of Twizel, has three cosy, self-contained cottages (one sleeping up to 15), and a lodge with sparkling, modern rooms and a deck…

  • Waitaki Waters

    Dunedin & Otago

    Bathrooms and kitchens are sparkling and the hedges manicured at this simple campground, 3km off SH1, 20km north of Oamaru. Cabins are simple but well…

  • Scenic Views

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    An attractive timber-and-stone complex offering modern studios and apartments, most with sunny balconies or patios. Try for one of the two spa rooms,…

  • Pittaway's Cottage

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    Take history to bed with you in this 1875 miners' cottage at the end of Arrowtown's cutest strip. Rent it as two-bedroom accommodation, or as a studio,…

  • Wanaka Alpine Lodge

    Wanaka

    Guests in the four spacious, modern bedrooms are pampered with home baking and a cedar hot tub. It's 4km from town, tucked in behind Mt Iron, but there…

  • Timber Trail Lodge

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Another accommodation option on the Timber Trail s Timber Trail Lodge in the heart of the park. Rates include all meals and multi-day packages…

  • Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

    Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty

    Encased by bush on the shores of gorgeous Lake Tikitapu (aka Blue Lake), this simple but well-run holiday park has seven types of cabins and motel units,…

  • Peace & Plenty Inn

    Auckland

    Stocked with antiques, this perfectly located, five-star Victorian house has romantic and luxurious en-suite rooms with TVs, flowers, free sherry/port and…

  • Roslyn Apartments

    Dunedin

    Unbeatable city and harbour views are the trump card at these modern apartments, just a short walk from Roslyn's eating strip. Each has full kitchen and…

  • Quest Carlaw Park

    Parnell & Newmarket

    It's in an odd spot, but this set of smart, modern apartments is handy for Parnell, the city and the Domain, and if you've got a car, you're practically…

  • Cotswold Cottage

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Looking over the river and racecourse, 3km southeast of town, this pretty villa features luxuriant linen and an outdoor spa pool. The comfy rooms all open…

  • DOC Otamure Bay Campsite

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This scenic campsite is located near a sandy beach with plenty of shade from well-established pohutukawa trees. Expect cold showers, drinking water and…

  • BreakFree on Cashel

    Christchurch

    This large, modern hotel in the heart of the CBD has options to suit all budgets. Rooms are compact and sharply designed, with smart TVs and sci-fi pod…

  • Breakers

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Facing the marina on the Tairua approach to Whangamatā, this modern motel features an enticing swimming pool, and spa pools on the decks of the upstairs…

  • Green House

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Good old-fashioned hospitality with three smartly furnished rooms on offer. The property has been refurbished, and guests enjoy sea views and a rural…

  • Fendalton House

    Christchurch

    There's only one guest room at this friendly, homestay-style B&B nestled among the leafy streets of Fendalton. Rates include a generous cooked breakfast.

  • Rosetown Motel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    The older-style units at Rosetown have kitchens, new linen and TVs, and share a spa. A solid choice if you’re hankering for straight-up, small-town sleeps.

  • Bowentown Beach Holiday Park

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Having nabbed a stunning stretch of sand, this impressively maintained holiday park makes the most of it with first-rate motel units and camping…

  • Refinery

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Choose from either the Refinery Guard’s Cottage or the Miner’s Cabin – both options feature rustic but chic decor, dotted with savvy design touches.

  • Wentworth Valley Campsite

    Coromandel Peninsula

    More upmarket than most DOC camping grounds, this campsite is accessed from the Wentworth Falls walk and has toilets, showers and gas barbecues.

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