Bay of Islands & Northland
If gin-in-hand sunset gazing is your thing, this large, modern terracotta-coloured B&B will fit the bill. The upstairs rooms have terrific ocean views…
Must-see hotels in North Island
Tauranga
Gathered around a small kidney-shaped swimming pool and hot tub, this lovingly maintained motel has sparkling units with kitchens, trimmed with hanging…
Tauranga
The spacious rooms here (all with either a terrace or a balcony) have king-sized beds and full kitchens. A swimming pool, free wi-fi and secure…
City Centre & Britomart
A worthy tower-block hotel offering numerous apartments over dozens of floors, ranging from studios to three-bedroom suites. Facilities include a heated…
Coromandel Peninsula
A wonderful place where backpackers are treated with at least as much care and respect as the lush, bromeliad-filled garden. The dorm rooms and excellent…
Wellington
Occupying a big 1980s-style marble-clad tower in the city centre, the InterContinental offers all the usual five-star trimmings you'd expect from the…
Tairua Beach House Backpackers
Coromandel Peninsula
Rooms are homey and casual at this estuary-edge hostel in a converted house, and the dorm scores great views. Guests can help themselves to fishing rods,…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Ponsonby Rd, Karangahape Rd (K Rd) and the city are an easy walk from this grand hostel, housed in two neighbouring villas overlooking the mature trees of…
City Centre & Britomart
Centrally located Attic Backpackers features good facilities and an even better vibe. White walls and plenty of windows keep everything bright and fresh,…
Coromandel Peninsula
Set within a subtropical garden, these beautifully kitted out, rustic timber cottages have plenty of character. The switched-on owners are really…
Broadway Motel & Miro Court Villas
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
This sprawling family-run motel complex has spread from a well-maintained older-style block to progressively newer and flasher blocks set back from the…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This well-kept little park has modern amenities, plenty of space, a playground and good views of Kaipara Harbour. Accommodation ranges from basic cabins…
Auckland
There's only one double bedroom (with its own adjoining bathroom) available in this relaxing and welcoming Edwardian waterfront bungalow. The well…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Bag your own cosy little hillside en-suite cabin at this central operation with a sweet garden setting. The top cabins have valley views. Large…
The Wairarapa
This amenable, clean camping ground is spread across the verdant banks of the Waipoua River, just north of the town centre. Units range from basic cabins …
Bay of Islands
More like staying at a mate’s place than a hostel, this homey house has just two bedrooms for rent and a caravan in the back garden. The bathroom and…
Coromandel Peninsula
True to its name with absolute beachfront and spectacular sea views, this comfortable downstairs flat has a TV, fridge and direct access to the surf. It's…
Bay of Islands
Choose between sparkling motel-style units in the trim waterside lodge or apartments in the newer block across the road. The pick of the bunch is the…
Bay of Islands
One of the best of the phalanx of motels and apartments lining the Paihia waterfront, Seaspray Suites has modern, self-contained one- and two-bedroom…
City Centre & Britomart
A rash of Waldorfs have opened in recent years, all presenting similar symptoms: affordable, modern apartments in city-fringe locations. We prefer this…
Coromandel Peninsula
Attached to the sprawling Oceans Resort, this modern motel has tidy units with kitchenettes and balconies on the upper level. Despite the name, it’s set…
Coromandel Peninsula
Most of these attractive wooden chalets perched on a hill have decks with awesome views. The hospitable hosts provide free internet access and breakfast,…
Bay of Plenty
It's a bit of a hike into town, but this spotless, ranch-style motel is the pick of the half-dozen dotted along Landing Rd. Expect spacious, well-kept…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
This elegant two-storey turreted villa has a friendly vibe, sunny rooms and a nice garden area. Central Auckland is a pleasant 20-minute walk away, and…
Auckland
If you’re a sailing buff you’ll find a kindred spirit in Keith, who runs this cosy homestay with his wife, Trish. The lounge and terrace have views over…
Coromandel Accommodation Solutions
Coromandel Peninsula
Booking service for cottages and rental houses around the Coromandel region; an excellent opportunity for coastal scenery. It also has three stylish…
East Cape
Overlooking Hicks Bay, this wee self-contained weatherboard cottage is a delight, with room for two and breakfast eggs from the chooks next door. There's…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Perfectly situated for spectacular views on the manicured, lawn-covered southern head of Tutukaka Harbour, this is a great choice for families and small…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Mangawhai is all about the beach bach, from simple fibro affairs to designer hilltop houses, so couples, families and bigger travelling groups have loads…
Coromandel Peninsula
This attractive B&B in a quiet cul-de-sac has guest lounges, kitchenettes, laundries and free wi-fi. To get here, head north on Cook Dr, turn left onto…
Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park
The Far North
Sheltered by hills and close to the beach, this friendly neat complex has a great location, good facilities, free barbecues and a playground. It also…
Coromandel Peninsula
Pleasantly rural but still just a short walk from town, Coromandel's best backpackers has plenty of trees, free bikes, fruit (in season) and straight-up…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Fittingly, a veeery steep driveway takes you to this delightful B&B with four themed rooms, great breakfasts and witty hosts. The biggest room has a…
Tauranga
With a winning location just 100m from the Whart St dining precinct, and yet remarkably quiet and neat as a pin, this lemon-yellow motor inn has a spa…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
On the banks of the Whanganui River, 4km east of town, this shady camping ground offers safe river swimming and clean facilities. The friendly owners have…
Bay of Islands
Hidden behind tall trees on the approach to Kerikeri, this well-priced motel has a mixture of units of varying layouts. The rooms are extremely…
Bay of Plenty
Aquarius consists of a series of small blocks of units spreading back from the main road towards the beach (no need for a swimming pool). Rooms are simple…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Another accommodation option on the Timber Trail s Timber Trail Lodge in the heart of the park. Rates include all meals and multi-day packages…
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
Encased by bush on the shores of gorgeous Lake Tikitapu (aka Blue Lake), this simple but well-run holiday park has seven types of cabins and motel units,…
Kingsland & Mt Eden
The original house here is a mansion of sorts, with some nicely maintained period trimmings and large grounds. The new prefab cabins have less character…
