Te Anau
Tidy dorm and private rooms with a lakefront location hoist this backpackers to the top spot among Te Anau's budget beds. There's a range of options,…
Te Anau
Tidy dorm and private rooms with a lakefront location hoist this backpackers to the top spot among Te Anau's budget beds. There's a range of options,…
Christchurch
From 1874 to 1999 this was Addington Prison; it's now one of Christchurch's most appealing and friendly hostels. Private rooms are a bit on the small side…
Manapouri Motels & Holiday Park
Fiordland & Southland
Ramshackle and eccentric, Manapouri Motels is not everyone's cup of tea, but if you like the sound of staying in a little wooden cabin that's part Swiss…
Dunedin
The Catholic bishop’s residence from 1872 to 1999, this beautiful building is now a fascinating warren of comfortable and sunny rooms, many with harbour…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Near the Rangitata River, around 3km north of Green Man at Peel Forest store, this lovely camping ground is equipped with basic two- to four-berth cabins …
Christchurch & Canterbury
This lovely family-run lodge has en suite rooms, including some suitable for families and two with kitchenettes; most have views. The huge lounge and…
Christchurch
The George has 53 luxe rooms in a defiantly 1970s-looking building on the fringe of Hagley Park. Discreet staff attend to every whim, and ritzy extras…
Dunedin
This wonderfully homey two-storey house has a range of tidy centrally heated rooms, some with en suite, fridge and kettle. Plus it's a flat walk to The…
The West Coast
Once home to surgeon, mountaineer and professional beard-cultivator Ebenezer Teichelmann, this B&B holds on to its venerable history but adds first-rate…
Te Anau
Radfords isn't your bog-standard motel, as you've probably guessed by the grand-sounding name and commensurate prices. Set on manicured lawns across from…
Buller Region
This beautiful house, built in 1890 and formerly the home of a goldfields trader, has original features galore. There are three individually decorated…
Te Anau
Accommodation at this holiday park covers all budgets: motel units have slate-grey decor and compact kitchens, while private tent sites and cabins share…
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…
Buller Region
Enjoy total immersion into old-world Reefton at this converted 1887 solicitor's office. Compact rooms are furnished in period style, with modern touches…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Five understated but luxurious suites feature at this modern property on Arrowtown's outskirts. Accommodation is chic and contemporary with huge picture…
Queenstown
Nab one of these 36 identical, luxurious, three-bedroom townhouses and make yourself at home. Each has a large open-plan living area with a big stone…
Marlborough Region
Not accessible by road, these stylish, secluded apartments feature all mod cons and private balconies overlooking Queen Charlotte Sound. As well as…
Nelson Region
This former maternity hospital has been transformed into a stylish and relaxing retreat. Chic suites are arrayed around a spacious lounge area enlivened…
Queenstown
White curtains billow over beds decked out in luxurious linen at this very chic 19-room hotel. The 'Remarkables' rooms overlook a park, to the namesake…
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),…
Buller Region
With invigorating views of river and bush, this luxe lodge sits in splendid isolation at the northern end of the Old Ghost Road. Its five split-level quad…
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…
Franz Josef Glacier
This two-storey wisteria-draped B&B stays true to its 1926 beginnings with an old-fashioned welcome and freshly baked bread for breakfast. Choose between…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Set among the vines, the heritage-looking facades for Kinross' cottages are a front for modern interiors. An inviting outdoor hot tub is cut into the…
Wanaka
Quietly removed from town, this intimate lodge has four luxury rooms and two suites. Outside there's a pool, spa, pétanque court and croquet lawn, while…
Nelson Region
Evoke halcyon days in this renovated arc of studios and self-contained apartments with hip styling and cathedral ceilings, opening onto landscaped gardens…
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,…
Pohara
A romantic wisteria- and grapevine-draped haven close to the beach, this boutique lodge is styled with Victorian panache. It features myriad sensual…
Queenstown & Wanaka
From the outside, the guest rooms look like heritage cottages, but inside they’re cosy and modern, with en-suite bathrooms. There are three rooms,…
Central Otago
Two sweet hand-made cabins (a double and a four-bed bunkhouse) in the garden comprise this lovely B&B on the Rail Trail. There's a composting loo and an…
Christchurch & Canterbury
For tranquillity and natural grandeur, this midsize alpine lodge tucked into beech forest just off the highway takes some beating. It's a class act, with…
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…
The Great Coast Road
Set in 42 serene hectares, 10km north of Charleston, this solar-powered, energy-efficient lodge is both eco- and guest-friendly. Fashioned from…
Queenstown
Clinging to the slopes between the highway and the lake, these spacious one- to three-bedroom apartments have lake-facing terraces, incredible views and…
Wanaka
Luxuriate in a modern apartment in a prime position overlooking the lake, right by the town centre. All 23 apartments have three bedrooms, but can be…
Dunedin & Otago
Five kilometres south of Ōamaru on the coast road, this top-notch lodge has tidy rooms off a huge, sunny, central space. Great for groups. Listen to the…
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…
Wanaka
In a peaceful rural setting on the edge of town, this excellent lodge has three B&B rooms, one of which has its own private deck with mountain views…