Kauri Coast Top 10 Holiday Park
Bay of Islands & Northland
Set beside the Kaihu River, 2km from SH12, this excellent holiday park has attractive motel units and a brace of tidy cabins, with or without their own…
Must-see hotels in New Zealand
Bay of Islands
Offering quite astonishing views of the bay from an eyrie high above the township, Allegra has three handsome B&B rooms and a spacious self-contained…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Luxury and ecofriendly practices combine at this B&B, nestled in regenerating native bush high above the silvery dune-fringed expanse of the Hokianga…
Blenheim
On an elevated section in otherwise flat Renwick, this charming old house is a treat. Home-grown fruit and homemade jams and pickles are offered as part…
Wanaka
Part of a new development overlooking the Clutha River behind Mt Iron, this swish, modern house has three well-appointed guest rooms. Rates include a…
Banks Peninsula
Tidy, modern and reasonably priced, La Rochelle has a range of excellent motel units within walking distance of the main village. Each room has a…
Kaikoura
This enclave of eight modern freestanding units looks mighty fine, surrounded by attractive native plantings. Oriented for mountain views, the spick-and…
The Great Coast Road
Crafted to tug at the heart strings of surfers, every room at Breakers has a view and easy access to the shore. Tucked into a hillside nook 3km north of…
Dunedin
Roses and rhododendrons encircle this gracious two-storey wooden villa, built in the 1880s. Each of the three charmingly old-fashioned bedrooms has its…
Taupo
You’d stay at this B&B for the view from the breakfast deck alone, and the upstairs suite, with its private balcony (and king bed and double spa bath), is…
Bay of Islands
Offering comfortable, friendly, stylish budget digs in a converted motel, Seabeds is one of Paihia's best hostels. Little design touches give it a stylish…
Fiordland & Southland
This perfect hybrid of seaside holiday home and hostel has light-filled bedrooms sporting cheerful linen. There are two kitchens and lounges, but you'll…
Nelson Region
With a 20-seat cinema, two pool tables, takeaways served from an old bus, and air-conditioned dorms with personal lights and charging ports, this isn't…
Queenstown
This lodge on the fringe of the town centre has smartly designed rooms with indulgent bathrooms and USB sockets, and a landscaped, sunny terrace and…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Lining a quiet crescent in a new development at Arrowtown's edge, these 10 spacious townhouses, identical in all but colour, have internal garages, full…
Glenorchy
This isolated and peaceful lodge, almost midway between Queenstown and Glenorchy, is a whimsical gem. From the toilet-cistern aquariums to the huge garden…
Waiheke Island
If you're going to shell out for a luxury B&B, you expect it to be special, and that's certainly what's offered here. Each of the three guest rooms have…
Nelson Region
On a leafy hillside affording plenty of privacy, these cheerful, cypress-lined chalets are 300m from the Coast Track with views out to Motuareroiti…
Greymouth
This colourful hostel has African, Asian and Pacific art on its walls, and a passionate traveller vibe at its core. Borrow a kayak to explore the adjacent…
Queenstown
Dating from 1867, this restored hotel enjoys an absolute lakefront location. Each of the five giant suites – lake view or mountain view – has a fireplace,…
The Far North
Who cares if it’s a bit bourgeois for Ahipara? These two upmarket, self-contained apartments have watery views and there’s direct access to the beach. The…
Queenstown
Its dining room was once a corner store, but the Dairy is now a luxury B&B with 13 rooms packed with classy touches such as designer bed linen, silk…
Nelson Region
No horses, no lodge, but no matter. This excellent motel complex is close to town and features expansive lawns, rose gardens, and a heated pool and spa…
Coromandel Peninsula
The views from this castle-like eco-retreat, perched on a 310m-high ridge 6km northeast of Waihi, take in the entire Bay of Plenty. Made of recycled…
Bay of Islands
Hard to find but worth the effort, this modern bush retreat with direct beach access and kayaks to borrow has two attic rooms, a communal kitchen and…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This large 1930s house has room for both a billiard table and a grand piano. There are four art-filled suites in the main house and two in cosy garden…
Nelson
This modern, Italian-tinged motor lodge offers stylish and comfortable studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments within a block from the city centre…
Central Otago
A roomy retreat just outside the town centre. You can take in the mountains from the outdoor pool or spa in summer. Spotless rooms, fantastic cooked…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This fine old villa at the southern edge of the forest has four luxurious, spacious suites, which were originally the stables, the woolshed and the calf…
Mangonui Waterfront Apartments Motel
The Far North
Character radiates from the kauri boards of these apartments, which occupy a set of historic houses on the Mangonui waterfront. Each is different, ranging…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This small, inviting home has a leafy conservatory housing an indoor spa pool, a log fire and complimentary espresso coffee. Bedrooms are spacious and…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Tucked away in a private bucolic nook near the distillery, this lovely stone house, fringed by an old stand of conifers, has deep verandas and three…
Fiordland & Southland
These studio units are among the island's best, with plush interiors, flash bathrooms and private verandas, although kitchen facilities are scant. Two…
Bay of Islands
Choose between one of two free-standing pole houses, set within subtropical gardens, or a spacious one-bedroom suite under the owners' home. All three…
Nelson Region
Choose a luxurious en-suite room or a self-contained 'bush suite' chalet at this magical green retreat. At peak times, rates include breakfast as well as…
Central Otago
Set among walnut trees and gardens 3km northwest of Cromwell, this peaceful retreat has three luxurious, self-contained cottages with classy decor,…
Queenstown
Opened in 2016, this sister hostel to Adventure Queenstown is pretty much its twin (complete with the nightly activities etc), but with sturdier bunks,…
Kingsland & Mt Eden
The hallowed turf of Auckland’s legendary Eden Park rugby ground is only a block away, and while the rooms aren’t overly large, they mirror the Edwardian…
Coromandel Peninsula
This is the posh, grown-up’s choice – three spacious, self-contained, modern, wooden villas with plenty of privacy. The Polynesian-influenced interior…
Bay of Islands
This leafy and extremely well maintained holiday park is close to the town centre, with good facilities, pretty hydrangeas, tidy cabins, and excellent…
