Bay of Islands & Northland
This centrally located riverside holiday park has friendly owners, a better-than-average set of units, and super-shiny stainless-steel surfaces in the…
Must-see hotels in North Island
Wellington
This multistorey gleamer has a terrific location facing off with the harbour. Business bods surf through the lobby on a pervasive wave of slickness, while…
Kingsland & Mt Eden
This spacious villa offers large, airy, well-kept rooms, all of which have bathrooms, although some of them are closet sized. The communal TV lounge,…
Bay of Plenty
Spread across three grassy tiers nooked into the foot of Mauao, this council-run park commands the best position in town. Plus it’s right next to the…
Coromandel Peninsula
One of the ‘real’ residences in Opito houses the delightful folks of Leighton Lodge. This smart B&B has chatty owners, an upstairs room with a view-hungry…
Wellington
There's a sassy, artsy vibe to this natty, 62-unit downtown apartment hotel with its black, mirrored corridors. Sizes range from compact studios to two…
Whanganui
On the upper reaches of Victoria Ave, this flashy, two-storey contemporary motel features roomy suites, lavish linen, leather chairs, dark timbers and…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Tent sites shelter in the bush at this nicely managed hilltop park. The cabins range from basic units where you'll need to bring your own linen (or pay…
Coromandel Peninsula
The 1260-hectare Colville Farm has a range of interesting accommodation, including campsites, bare-basics bush lodges and self-contained houses. Guests…
Auckland
Located within the industrial area edging the airport, Jet Park has comfortable rooms and a vibe that exceeds that of the average midrange airport hotel…
New Plymouth
Opened in 2011, the handsome, corporate Dawson is a sharp-looking, two-storey number – all white, red and black inside – with sea and mountain views from…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A block from Bow St’s shops and restaurants with spacious and modern units. The owners also have self-contained apartments (doubles from $165) and beach…
Napier
Looking like a mini UN HQ by the sea, the refurbished, curvalicious, six-storey Te Pania has instant retro appeal. Rooms are far from retro, however, with…
Bay of Islands
Being the envy of every passer-by makes up for the lack of privacy in the front apartments that face the waterfront promenade. Spacious, nicely presented…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This midsized camping ground has attractive cream-and-green units scattered around a lawn circled by pohutukawa trees. Options range from basic cabins to…
Rotorua
Looking down on Rotorua from the slopes of Mt Ngongotaha, this upmarket lodge has three en-suite B&B rooms in the main house, a self-contained apartment…
Medlands Beach Backpackers & Villas
Hauraki Gulf Islands
Chill out in the garden of this house on the hill, overlooking beautiful Medlands Beach. The backpackers' area is simple, with a little double chalet for…
The Far North
Six kilometres down an unsealed road on the Aupouri Peninsula’s east side, this unusual turreted house offers a homey environment and plenty of quiet…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Fall asleep only steps from the beach in this spacious self-contained studio apartment tucked underneath a modern house. An additional queen room is…
Rotorua
The friendly Vic has seen a lot of competitors come and go, maintaining its foothold in the market with individual-feeling units with shallow thermally…
Bay of Plenty
Sprawling atop the dunes, this holiday park is a spotless, modern complex, primed and priced beyond its caravan-park origins, with luxurious self…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
In a quiet cul-de-sac near Ponsonby Rd, this deceptively spacious Victorian villa has gregarious hosts, impressive sustainability practices and great…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
At the Waitomo end of Te Kuiti, this motel’s modern rooms feature contemporary art, flat-screen TVs and little decks overlooking Mangaokewa Stream from…
Gisborne
With super street appeal on the main drag (500m into town), the vaguely alpine (and just a bit Mad Men) Teal boasts a solid offering of tidy, family…
Bay of Plenty
With its angular corrugated-iron exterior, this upmarket motel offers an immaculate version of the Kiwi bach (beach house) holiday, relaxed and close to…
Coromandel Peninsula
Copsefield is a peaceful country-style villa set in attractive, lush gardens with a spa and riverside swimming hole. The main house has three attractive B…
Bay of Plenty
This immaculate complex includes a vaguely Tuscan-looking main block, a 'micro-village' of stylish corrugated-iron cabins, and B&B rooms in a charming…
North Island
Finn’s is a flashy beige suit in this low-key railway village, but redeems itself with spacious, corporate-comfy rooms, big bistro meals (mains $13 to $30…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This historic hillside lodge has smartly furnished rooms opening onto a picture-perfect wraparound veranda with expansive sea views. Choose between…
Bay of Islands
This small backpackers is a home-like place, with sea views from the verandah, and more than a touch of easy-going charm. There's a studio apartment with…
Bay of Islands
Sitting amid well-tended gardens, this old-fashioned motel offers a good range of units and a kidney-shaped pool that the kids will love. The studios are…
Bay of Islands
Wake up at the water’s edge at this small, sheltered camping ground, south of Paihia township (a good 45-minute walk). An on-site food truck serves…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This attractive B&B, owned by a Kiwi-French couple, is a popular weekender for Aucklanders, so it pays to book ahead. A continental breakfast is included…
Waiheke Island
Between the self-contained two-person cottage at the front (pick of the lot, due to the sublimely romantic views) and the apartment and house at the rear…
Auckland
If you've driven up from the south, consider staying at this friendly little suburban motel, which is handy for the airport. From the Southern Motorway,…
Ramada Resort Reia Taipa Beach
The Far North
Renovated accommodation and a warm welcome combine at this long-standing resort, which offers a choice between beachfront and poolside studio units and…
The Far North
There’s a large range of accommodation on offer at this holiday park, including cabins, motel units and a worn but perfectly presentable YHA-affiliated…
The Wairarapa
Hide yourself away on the Masterton backstreets in this tidy, great-value motel. The neat brick units are warm and comfortable (if not unfailingly stylish…
Auckland
Well positioned for cafes and buses, this contemporary, neutral-toned motel has stainless-steel kitchens with dishwashers in the fancier units, and…
Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Coromandel Peninsula
Bordered by tall bamboo and gum trees, this is a very well run holiday park with everything from grassy campsites through to a spacious, spotless…
