Christchurch
There's a Mediterranean vibe to this trim two-storey motel – the best of many on the busy Riccarton Rd strip. There are a number of options available…
Must-see hotels in South Island
The West Coast
Okarito Campground is a breezy patch of community-managed greenery complete with kitchen, barbecue area and hot showers ($2). Gather driftwood from the…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
A classy combo of corrugated steel and local stone, Westhaven's 23 smart units are filled with home comforts (underfloor heating, neat kitchenettes) and…
The West Coast
This upmarket, four-room B&B perched on the coast is high quality from the terrific breakfast right down to its linens, and it's run by a kindly host who…
Christchurch & Canterbury
When you just want to spread out, cook a meal, do your laundry and have your own space, these four large free-standing cottages in leafy grounds are just…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Warren-like Ivory Towers has mixed and women-only dorms, along with plain, private rooms with flatscreen TVs (and some with balconies). There are plenty…
Penguin Paradise Holiday Lodge
Fiordland & Southland
This laid-back backpackers, boasting a wood fire, washing machines and loads of local info, occupies a heritage cottage on Waikawa village's main drag,…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
From the outside this place looks pretty ordinary, but inside the rooms come into their own. The owners have continued to pour profits back into the…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Near Craigieburn Forest Park and Lake Pearson, this historic high-country sheep station offers a genuine taste of rural life in its Shearers' Quarters…
Christchurch
Just five minutes' drive from the airport, this is a good place to start or end your trip. Spacious and leafy, it has a range of on-site cabins and units,…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Offers green, flower-filled grounds, with grassed sites and tidy communal facilities. Basic rooms are available in an old converted maternity hospital…
Christchurch
A classic 1893 home that has been lovingly updated with light-filled, pastel-toned rooms and inviting guest areas, as well as a lush front garden. A…
Asure Queenstown Gateway Apartments
Queenstown
The location won't win any prizes, but if you're making an early escape to the airport, this nearby motel complex has two- and three-bedroom split-level…
Fiordland & Southland
Right on the estuary, the modern four-bedroom Harbour View lodge is an excellent option for families or groups; up to 12 people can be accommodated. The…
Dunedin & Otago
Period rooms at this lovingly restored 1877 hotel are smallish, but there's a guest lounge and kitchen, and the beds are comfy. Rates include a help…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Enthusiastic on-site owners run this basic, well-equipped, bright and breezy hostel. There's a comfy lounge, and a large garden sporting a barbecue and a…
DOC White Horse Hill Campground
Christchurch & Canterbury
Located 2km up the Hooker Valley from Mt Cook Village, this self-registration camping ground has a basic shelter with (cold water) sinks, tables and…
Christchurch & Canterbury
On the northern shore of Lake Pukaki, 22km south of Mt Cook village, this is the nearest fully equipped camping ground to the national park. Features…
The West Coast
Covering all accommodation bases, Haast Lodge offers clean, well-maintained facilities that include a pleasant communal area for lodge users and…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Dotted around rocky ponds and tussocky gardens, this large resort offers a wide variety of smart, contemporary accommodation, from somewhat poky hotel…
Dunedin
At the top of the High St hill, this rambling old building offers sweeping views of the city from its sunny lounge and dining room; there’s also a pool…
Fiordland & Southland
With spacious units, modern bathrooms and friendly staff, 388 Tay is a reliable and well-run place. It's 2km east of the centre of town, towards Bill…
Dunedin
About 2.5km from the city centre, this spic-and-span park has great facilities and some fun extras like a trampoline, a petanque court, a spa and a heated…
Christchurch
The friendly Kiwi-Japanese management has imbued this centrally located motel with style and comfort. Little extras such as stereos, blackout curtains and…
Wanaka
Set beneath Monument Lookout, the Mountain View is effectively a hostel within a house, complete with a back lawn and clothesline. Rooms are simple but…
Dunedin
This holiday park is surrounded by native bush studded with walks, glowworm caves and a creek. Self-contained motel units are spacious, while tourist…
Christchurch & Canterbury
While they wouldn't command these prices elsewhere, this clump of modern motel units offers classy decor, all the requisite mod cons and good views. Some…
Queenstown
Has a huge variety of holiday homes and apartments, all listed on its website, with prices ranging from around $210 to $1350 per night. Minimum stays…
Christchurch & Canterbury
The town’s original backpackers is a cosy, wood-lined haven with friendly, well-travelled hosts. Well-maintained communal areas and free coffee, internet…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This small, friendly-vibe park offers pleasant sites in leafy grounds along with standard (bring your own linen) and en suite cabins. All guests have…
Christchurch
Friendly, well-run hostel with good facilities, Kiwiana decor and sunny back garden (complete with hammock and barbecue). Rooms are small but clean;…
Dunedin
Located a mercifully short stroll up from the city centre, the Palms has smartly renovated studios and one- and two-bedroom units arrayed around a central…
Christchurch & Canterbury
On the southern approach to the village, this cabin-style motel complex combines the homey charms of yesteryear with the beauty of double-glazing and the…
Christchurch
Lovely gardens and close proximity to the city centre make this urban holiday park a great option for campervaners and campers. Tidy cabins and more…
Wanaka
A short uphill walk from the town centre, this older-style motel has spacious units and pine-clad 'chalets' with kitchenettes. The cedar hot tubs with…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Rosie has left the building but the hospitality continues at this homey, good-value B&B. Guests have use of a cosy shared lounge and kitchen; rates…
Fiordland & Southland
The island's biggest backpackers has many rooms facing onto a courtyard and there's a barbecue area that traps some decent sun. There are terraced, grassy…
Christchurch
An infestation of teddy bears does little to dint the heritage appeal of this large 1861 mansion. Wisteria curls around weatherboards, while inside the…
Dunedin & Otago
A good option for families, this older motel has been fully renovated and the units are smart, comfortable and excellent value. Nice touches like fresh…
Queenstown
This little hostel sits on a quiet hillside west of the town centre. There are no bunks but no en suites either. The views from the deck are like a…
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