Must-see hotels in The Wairarapa

  • Claremont

    The Wairarapa

    A classy accommodation enclave 15 minutes' walk from town, the Claremont has two-storey, self-contained units in great nick, modern studios with spa baths…

  • Aylstone Retreat

    The Wairarapa

    Fronted by quirky sculptures and a white picket fence, this elegant retreat on the edge of town is a winning spot for the romantically inclined. Seven en…

  • Greytown Campground

    The Wairarapa

    This lush camping option spreads itself through bird-filled Soldiers Memorial Park, 650m from Greytown's main drag. As well as redwood-shaded sites,…

  • Martinborough Top 10 Holiday Park

    The Wairarapa

    Just five minutes' walk from town, this appealing campsite has grapevine views, shady trees and the town pool over the back fence. Cabins are simple but…

  • Oak Estate Motor Lodge

    The Wairarapa

    A stand of gracious roadside oaks and pretty gardens shield this smart complex of red-roofed units at the southern end of town. Choose from studio, one-…

  • Greyfriars Motel

    The Wairarapa

    Sleepy Friar Tucks should book a bed at this trim little motel complex, right in the middle of town. There are seven free-standing units here, fronted by…

  • Peppers Parehua

    The Wairarapa

    Martinborough's ritziest accommodation comprises 28 free-standing cottages scattered around an ornamental lake surrounded by vines. All have fully…

  • U Studios Masterton

    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…

  • Mawley Holiday Park

    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 …

  • Bonnieux Cottage

    The Wairarapa

    Behind a lovingly tended garden, this sky-blue weatherboard cottage (with decor best described as 'cottagey') sleeps five in three bedrooms (two doubles,…

  • Lacoste Cottage

    The Wairarapa

    While the decor may be a bit faux-Frenchy for some, this lovely early-1900s cottage is undeniably good-looking, with its powder-blue front door, rambling…