Fiordland & Southland
It's hard to imagine a lovelier outlook than the one from these two modern units, gazing from a seaside knoll midway between Kaka Point and Nugget Point…
Must-see hotels in South Island
Christchurch & Canterbury
Idyllically sited on the western shore of remote Lake Ohau, 42km west of Twizel, accommodation includes everything from budget rooms with shared…
Queenstown & Wanaka
On the lakeshore, this spacious and peaceful old-fashioned holiday park is a favourite of fishing and boating enthusiasts. Units range from a block of…
The Great Coast Road
Across the highway from the beach, quirky Ti Kouka House has a one-of-a-kind design against a rainforest backdrop. Recycled building materials are…
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…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Close to the town centre, this small holiday park offers a cul-de-sac of en suite cabins and a gleaming amenities block with coin-operated showers. When…
Dunedin & Otago
Camp in luxury in this scattering of spacious geodesic domes on a working cattle farm 13km from Kurow. Each has a private deck and a huge window…
Franz Josef Glacier
Luxurious Te Waonui is filled with design flourishes that evoke the land: twinkly lights suggest glowworms, coal-black walls nod to the mining past, and…
Kaikoura
More guesthouse than hostel, SkyHi combines simple but spotless rooms and shared bathrooms with a modern kitchen, spacious guest lounge, and a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Christchurch
Only a 10-minute walk from the airport, this flashpackers offers Japanese-style capsule beds in place of traditional dorms. The 'pods' are cosy and…
Creeksyde Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels
Queenstown
In a pretty garden setting, this extremely well-kept holiday park has accommodation ranging from powered sites to fully self-contained two-bedroom…
Greymouth
The former Duke of Edinburgh Hotel dates to at least the 1870s, although we strongly suspect it wasn't painted purple and green then. New owners have been…
Central Otago
This restored late-Victorian balconied inn has cosy lounge areas, a magnificent kauri staircase and stylish rooms decorated with William Morris wallpaper…
The Great Coast Road
On a hillside overlooking the Tasman Sea, this set of stand-alone and mostly self-contained cottages is built from salvaged timber and stone. At the top…
Nelson Region
Part backpackers, part campground, The Barn offers comfortable dorms, private microcabins and a grassy camping field, along with alfresco kitchens and…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Compact and spotless rooms combine with spacious shared facilities, including a modern and well-equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge, providing guests…
Kiwi Park Motels & Holiday Park
Buller Region
A veritable Noah's Ark of emus, lambs and astonishingly sociable ducks lift this leafy holiday park from ordinary to family holiday heaven. Endlessly…
Nelson Region
Family owned and a consistent performer, this large Swiss chalet–style complex offers a range of accommodation, the pick of which are the split-level…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Inspiring mountain views and ample amenities lift this reliable holiday park above its competition. Trim cabins, basic lodge rooms, and grassy tent and…
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…
Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park
Christchurch & Canterbury
With a prime position right on the lakefront, this sprawling complex has something for everyone. Backpackers get the cosy, log-cabin lodge, while others…
Wanaka Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels
Wanaka
This charming and relaxing campground has grassy terraced sites for tents and campervans, lots of trees and pretty views. Facilities include a barbecue…
The Great Coast Road
The ambience is laid-back but Punakaiki Beach is efficiently run. This spick-and-span hostel has all the amenities a traveller could need, from laundry…
Te Anau
Surrounded by Japanese-style flower gardens, complete with babbling water features and a fish pond, Keiko's self-contained cottages are private,…
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau
This 9-hectare grassy lakeside holiday park has plenty of space to pitch your tent or park your van. It also has a wide range of accommodation from basic…
Fiordland & Southland
A great option for budget travellers, this cosy blue home offers rooms with shared-bathroom facilities. A big breakfast of muesli, fruit and eggs prepares…
