Auckland Region
Cosy cabins with bunks and a simple Kiwiana vibe stand amid regenerating native trees at this good-value option. Cabins have a fridge, toaster and kettle,…
Must-see hotels in North Island
On the Beach Backpackers Lodge
Coromandel Peninsula
Brightly painted and beachside, this large YHA-affiliate has a wide range of rooms, including some with sea views and en suites. It provides free kayaks,…
Taupo
The Beechtree offers classy rooms, fresh and modern in design with neutral-toned decor, large windows, ground-floor patios and upstairs balconies…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Coromandel Peninsula
The 1260-hectare Colville Farm has a range of interesting accommodation, including campsites, bare-basics bush lodges and self-contained houses. Guests…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Auckland
Well positioned for cafes and buses, this contemporary, neutral-toned motel has stainless-steel kitchens with dishwashers in the fancier units, and…
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…
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…
Tauranga
Gathered around a small kidney-shaped swimming pool and hot tub, this lovingly maintained motel has sparkling units with kitchens, trimmed with hanging…
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…
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…
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…
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