Marlborough Region
Rest in peace in a smart dorm, double room or self-contained apartment at this hillside hostel, opposite the cemetery. Perks include a spa pool…
Must-see hotels in Marlborough Region
Kaikoura
Enjoying superb ocean and mountain views, Lemon Tree Lodge combines four charming and stylish rooms in the main house with two quiet and secluded garden…
Marlborough Region
This beautiful property features a pretty waterside lawn and purpose-built lodge with four en-suite doubles and a separate studio. Ecofriendly initiatives…
Marlborough Region
Not accessible by road, these stylish, secluded apartments feature all mod cons and private balconies overlooking Queen Charlotte Sound. As well as…
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…
Marlborough Region
Providing an alternative to the DOC accommodation on the Nydia Track, this tranquil, ecofocused lodge offers breakfasts ($15), packed lunches ($20),…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kaikoura
This enclave of eight modern freestanding units looks mighty fine, surrounded by attractive native plantings. Oriented for mountain views, the spick-and…
Marlborough Region
This smart motel enjoys an enviable position on the Waikawa foreshore, with views down Queen Charlotte Sound. All units have their own patio and share a…
Marlborough Region
Set in lush surroundings, this arty eco-retreat can either be reached via the Queen Charlotte Track or from Picton aboard the lodge's water taxi ($30 one…
Kaikoura
More guesthouse than hostel, SkyHi combines simple but spotless rooms and shared bathrooms with a modern kitchen, spacious guest lounge, and a…
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…
Havelock
This pleasant and relaxed backpackers has homely rooms in the main house, a self-contained apartment with a spa bath, and bunk-filled cabins in the yard…
Marlborough Region
This lovely low-key resort is close to the Queen Charlotte Track in a picturesque bay on Kenepuru Sound. It has a range of delightful self-catering rooms…
Marlborough Region
This well-managed backpackers in a colourful Victorian house offers bikes, barbecues, a hot tub, free wi-fi and nightly chocolate pudding. A complimentary…
Pelorus Bridge (Kahikatea Flat) Campground
Marlborough Region
Beside the limpid Pelorus River (alluring enough to star in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit) is DOC's small but perfectly formed campground, with its snazzy…
Kaikoura
Here's a great-value option in South Bay, a few kilometres south of town, close to Kaikōura's new harbour. Five cottages sleeping up to four all feature a…
Kaikoura
This compact and proudly trimmed park copes well with its many visitors and offers excellent facilities, including a pool, hot tubs and a barbecue…
Marlborough Region
This Waikawa Bay lodge offers four redecorated en-suite rooms, some with expansive views of the Sounds from the 1st-floor balcony. Town transfers, bike…
Blenheim
This traveller-focused lodge has spick-and-span rooms in a sweetly converted bungalow with a full kitchen and a comfy lounge with a pool table. There are…
Kaikoura
This arty backpackers resides in three sweet buildings, one a former post office. It's colourful and close to the beach but sheltered from the breeze. As…
Blenheim
The 16 architecturally designed suites here make the most of valley views and are decked out with modern bathrooms and abstract art. The stylish reception…
Marlborough Region
Its elevated position means this motel commands good views of Picton’s mast-filled marina from the timber decks of its smart, self-contained studios and…
Kaikoura
These sharp and spacious units are a pleasant 15-minute walk from town and about 10 seconds from the ocean. Choose between studios with either sea or…
Marlborough Region
This historic B&B (once home to Picton’s mayor) has three individually styled rooms in the main house and two homely self-contained units out the back…
Havelock
Set in a large garden with old trees and blooms galore, these 1960s units have been tastefully revamped to offer home comforts. Local activities are…
Blenheim
One of the cheaper motels in a pricey town, this angular, 1970s-looking complex offers clean and comfortable units with kitchenettes, and a cute kidney…
Kaikoura
In a modern house a short walk from good cafes and restaurants, Sunrise has spotless four- and six-bed dorms, doubles and sunny outdoor chairs and tables.
Marlborough Region
A rustic, charming resort offering self-contained studios, A-frame chalets and a lodge (sleeping up to seven), most with sweeping sea views. The…
Marlborough Region
The renovated 1990s-era Portage Resort Hotel is a second-night option for accommodation along the Queen Charlotte Track or a base to explore the Sounds…
Marlborough Region
Framed by native bush, this homely guesthouse is a good second-night stop on the Queen Charlotte Track. There is a fully equipped kitchen and meals are…
Blenheim
Ten minutes' walk to town, this holiday park spreads out under and alongside the main road bridge over the Opawa River. Ask for the quietest spot…
Blenheim
In a prime location opposite pretty Seymour Sq and a two-minute walk to the centre of town, this is a beige but smart and upmarket motel complex with…
