Kaikoura
Expect high standards and grand-scale vistas at this beautiful B&B high on the hill. The five ensuite rooms are plush and comfy, with additional…
Must-see hotels in New Zealand
Buller Region
With invigorating views of river and bush, this luxe lodge sits in splendid isolation at the northern end of the Old Ghost Road. Its five split-level quad…
Marlborough Region
Providing an alternative to the DOC accommodation on the Nydia Track, this tranquil, ecofocused lodge offers breakfasts ($15), packed lunches ($20),…
Bay of Islands & Northland
One of the country's best hostels, the Tree House has dorm rooms in the wood-lined main building and brightly painted little cottages set among the…
Marlborough Region
Beloved of travellers, remote Hopewell sits waterside surrounded by native bush. Savour the long, winding drive to get there, or take a water taxi from Te…
Wellington
True to its name, the Edgewater is a big modern house set just across the road from a little beach. It's a 15-minute drive from the city but handy for the…
The Far North
More like a family-run homestay than a backpackers hostel, this super-friendly hostel has only three bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and a separate cabin and…
Franz Josef Glacier
This two-storey wisteria-draped B&B stays true to its 1926 beginnings with an old-fashioned welcome and freshly baked bread for breakfast. Choose between…
Bay of Islands
A streamlike water feature flows through the centre of this modern house, set amid tropical foliage on the approach to Kerikeri. The larger of the two…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Set among the vines, the heritage-looking facades for Kinross' cottages are a front for modern interiors. An inviting outdoor hot tub is cut into the…
Wanaka
Quietly removed from town, this intimate lodge has four luxury rooms and two suites. Outside there's a pool, spa, pétanque court and croquet lawn, while…
Nelson Region
Evoke halcyon days in this renovated arc of studios and self-contained apartments with hip styling and cathedral ceilings, opening onto landscaped gardens…
Marlborough Region
Follow Waikawa Rd, which becomes Port Underwood Rd, for 8km and you’ll bump into this classy waterside option – two units with king-sized beds,…
Pohara
A romantic wisteria- and grapevine-draped haven close to the beach, this boutique lodge is styled with Victorian panache. It features myriad sensual…
Queenstown & Wanaka
From the outside, the guest rooms look like heritage cottages, but inside they’re cosy and modern, with en-suite bathrooms. There are three rooms,…
Central Otago
Two sweet hand-made cabins (a double and a four-bed bunkhouse) in the garden comprise this lovely B&B on the Rail Trail. There's a composting loo and an…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Set on a farm 6km from town and right next to Abbey Caves, Little Earth makes most other hostels look downright shabby in comparison. Forget dorm rooms…
The Far North
You'll need a car to get here, but the views from the generously proportioned deck more than justify the distance from the water. The two spacious rooms…
Christchurch & Canterbury
For tranquillity and natural grandeur, this midsize alpine lodge tucked into beech forest just off the highway takes some beating. It's a class act, with…
Bay of Islands & Northland
The rooms are spacious, luxurious and full of character in this historic homestead (1896), peacefully positioned in farmland 5km past Whangārei Falls in…
Marlborough Region
At the southern end of the track, this former schoolhouse is a soothing spot to rest and reflect. There are two rooms (one en suite) and a beachy self…
The Great Coast Road
Set in 42 serene hectares, 10km north of Charleston, this solar-powered, energy-efficient lodge is both eco- and guest-friendly. Fashioned from…
Wanaka
Luxuriate in a modern apartment in a prime position overlooking the lake, right by the town centre. All 23 apartments have three bedrooms, but can be…
Queenstown
Clinging to the slopes between the highway and the lake, these spacious one- to three-bedroom apartments have lake-facing terraces, incredible views and…
Marlborough Region
Located on the aptly named Linkwater flat between Queen Charlotte and Pelorus, friendly Smiths makes a handy base camp for the track and beyond. Well-kept…
Dunedin & Otago
Five kilometres south of Ōamaru on the coast road, this top-notch lodge has tidy rooms off a huge, sunny, central space. Great for groups. Listen to the…
Wanaka
In a peaceful rural setting on the edge of town, this excellent lodge has three B&B rooms, one of which has its own private deck with mountain views…
Nelson Region
It seems like false modesty to call this charming accommodation a motel. Rather than a row of cookie-cutter units, there are two small cottages in the…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Unwind in casual style at this homey hostel with harbour views and bright dorms. Private rooms don't have their own bathroom but there are plenty of…
Blenheim
Tucked into the grounds of an 1886 homestead, these five stylish and rustic cottages offer privacy and a reason to stay put. Each is unique in its layout…
Bay of Islands
Located directly across the road from the wharf, it's impossible to be more central than Haka Lodge. It also scores points for its modern and colourful…
Marlborough Region
A jocular host keeps all her balls in the air at this well-run, ecofriendly, bunk-free backpackers. It's peacefully located a 10-minute walk from town, or…
Central Otago
Old doctors take note: this is how to reside! Sitting behind a pretty garden, this gorgeous 1870s house offers two luxurious guest rooms and a lounge…
Coromandel Peninsula
It’s the combination of charming hosts and incredible views that make this B&B set on a hill overlooking Mercury Bay really worth considering. It’s…
Kaikoura
Occupying a gorgeous heritage building halfway along the Esplanade, this chic hotel has plush rooms in the main building and a brace of smaller rooms…
Buller Region
It’s easy to be a lazy cow here, with all the comforts of home in a stress-free, small-scale package. Dorms and private rooms all have electric blankets,…
The West Coast
Positioned in a verdant setting on the edge of the Moeraki River near Lake Moeraki, 30km north of Haast Junction, this is one of NZ's best nature lodges…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
This laid-back hostel is right on the water, with sea views from some rooms. Other rooms are arranged around a garden courtyard or in a separate building…
Buller Region
Perched on a hillside 32km northeast of Westport, this lodge offers epic views over the Tasman Sea. Powered largely by a waterwheel, the central lodge has…
Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation
Bay of Islands
Best known for its food – Māha is located here – and lush gardens, Wharepuke also rents five self-contained one-bedroom cottages hidden among the palms…
