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…
Must-see hotels in South Island
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Abel Tasman National Park
This specially converted, permanently moored 13m catamaran provides unusual but buoyant backpacker accommodation for 22. Facilities are basic but decent;…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Christchurch
Sheltered by well-established trees, Foley Towers provides a range of well-maintained rooms and dorms encircling a quiet, flower-filled garden. Friendly,…
Christchurch
Relaxed coffee-and-croissant breakfasts, friendly owners, elegant furnishings and close proximity to Sumner Beach make this charming B&B a definite oui…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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