Bay of Plenty
This pocket of peace is squeezed into a remote corner between Ohiwa Harbour and a gorgeous ocean beach, 14km west of Ōpōtiki. Pohutukawa trees, phoenix…
Must-see hotels in New Zealand
Tauranga
A short stroll from central Tauranga, this well-established place has renovated studios with compact private courtyards, and brilliant harbour suites with…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
This pretty, farmhouse-like cottage is decorated with baby-blue trim and rambling blooms in summer. Suites are large with period furnishings – two studios…
Rotorua
The best of a clutch of motels on Fenton St, south of the town centre, Arista claims to have Rotorua's largest family rooms. Each room is two-level and…
Taranaki & Whanganui
The grand old Whangamomona Hotel was built in 1912 after the original burnt down. It's a pub offering simple accommodation and big country meals (mains …
Pohara
Sans souci means 'no worries' in French, and this will be your mantra too after staying in one of the seven Mediterranean-flavoured, mud-brick rooms…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
In a rural setting 8km from town, backing onto the Mangawhero River, this charming property has three double rooms in the house and two very cosy chalets…
Kaikoura
More guesthouse than hostel, SkyHi combines simple but spotless rooms and shared bathrooms with a modern kitchen, spacious guest lounge, and a…
Glenorchy
The suitably-named Lake House (it's the closest place in town to the lake) is a boutique B&B attached to the excellent Trading Post store and cafe. The…
Milford Sound
Alongside the Cleddau River, 1.5km from the Milford hub (there's a free shuttle), this modern lodge is the only accommodation at the sound. It offers…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
A good-value option to experience Ponsonby's combination of heritage ambience and cosmopolitan city style, Ponsonby Manor features accommodation options…
Nelson
Portraits of golden-era Hollywood stars add a sprinkle of glamour to these highly polished apartment-style studios and suites (including the super-duper…
Fiordland & Southland
On a hill overlooking the bay, five minutes' walk from town, this grand lodge has six comfortable en suite rooms. Shared facilities include a sunny…
Napier
Navigate yourself towards Navigate for 26 snazzy apartment-style units over three levels, with funky furnishings, nifty perforated-metal balconies and sea…
Wanaka
The manicured grounds of Wanaka's only truly lakefront hotel could easily be mistaken for a golf course. The rooms and apartments are colourfully…
Fiordland & Southland
Esther and Jack are your welcoming hosts to these two self-contained cabins, kitted out with every comfort a traveller could require. Each includes a…
Adina Apartment Hotel Britomart
City Centre & Britomart
Handily located for concerts and events at Spark Arena, eating and drinking in the Britomart precinct, and for harbour transport from the Ferry Building,…
Marlborough Region
Surrounded by bushy hills, Mistletoe Bay offers attractive camping with no-frills facilities. There are also modern en-suite cabins and two self-contained…
Bay of Plenty
Well-travelled owners Miria and Taroi combine a warm welcome with information on local Māori heritage, art and culture. Accommodation is in a self…
Rotorua
Everything's kept spick and span at this small but perfectly formed holiday park. Facilities include a small outdoor pool, hot mineral spas and a super…
North Auckland
Sitting in rural surroundings, a 4km drive from Matakana village, these three one-bedroom self-contained cottages are the ideal stylish haven for…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
This four-bedroom B&B feels like home thanks to chatty hosts who offer a delicious cooked breakfast (Volcano coffee and homemade bread included) and…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Part of the burgeoning Haka empire – also including excellent hostels and tours – this hotel in a quiet lane just off bohemian Karangahape Rd features…
Coromandel Peninsula
On a quiet cove at the mouth of the Purangi River, this relaxing spot has accommodation ranging from comfortable chalets through to larger houses and a…
Queenstown
Part of a small Kiwi chain of higher-brow hostels, the warren-like Haka has cosy dorms with solid bunks that include large lockable storage chests,…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
The transformation of one of Auckland's dodgiest old pubs into a bright and shiny hostel is a modern miracle. Dorms have custom-made wooden bunks with…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Occupying a two-storey villa just metres from Ponsonby Rd, Auckland's second Haka Lodge has spotless double rooms, mixed and female-only dorms with…
Rotorua
Crash occupies a big, blue 1930s hotel near Government Gardens. The atmosphere strikes a balance between raucous and relaxed – there's a DJ console behind…
East Cape
Affable Anaura Bay Motor Camp is all about the location – right on the beachfront by the little stream where Captain Cook once stocked up with water…
Nelson Region
Close to town and the Great Taste Trail, this place is packed with grassy, green charm – check out those lofty kahikatea trees! Shipshape communal…
Hastings & Around
Flashy, three-story Porters is all natural timber, marble and glitz, with lifestyle mags scattered about the lobby. It's all very Havelock North (you…
Queenstown
The seven perfectly appointed rooms at this stylish B&B are decked out with flat-screen TVs, interesting original artworks and quality bed linen. All have…
Fiordland & Southland
Right on the lake, 500m from the boat launch for the Milford Track, this comfortable lodge boasts epic views and neat rooms decorated in a distinctly…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This well-seasoned, welcoming, YHA-associated hostel has a piano, manga comics galore, a DVD library and a wood-burning fire in the large communal kitchen…
Lake Taupo Region
This peaceful fishing lodge is around 12km north of Turangi on SH1 and over the road from the Tauranga Taupo River. Two basic but cosy en-suite garden…
Coromandel Peninsula
Enjoy stunning views of Paaku and Tairua at this stylish B&B high above the harbour. Two of the three suites have private outdoor balconies, and huge…
Hastings & Around
Modern two-bedroom cottages, all with little kitchens, are the mainstays at this versatile spot among the fields, around 1km north of Havelock North. A…
Lake Taupo Region
Around 8km north of Tūrangi, this fun holiday park on Lake Taupō's southern shores boasts assorted accommodation, including colourful, stylised VW Kombi…
Napier
The Art Deco Masonic is the heart of the old town, with its accommodation, restaurants and bars taking up most of a city block. A much-needed refurb has…
Otago Peninsula
Larnach Castle’s pricey back-garden lodge has 12 unique, whimsically decorated rooms with views. Less frivolous are the atmospheric rooms in the 140-year…
