Must-see hotels in Buller Region

Relaxation is the mantra at this faultless motel near Cape Foulwind. Beds are plump, bathrooms are glossy and fragrant, plus there's a hot tub surrounded…

Mural-painted Bazil's has well-maintained dorm and private rooms (some with kitchenettes, en-suite bathrooms and mezzanine bedrooms) in a sociable setting…

This beautiful house, built in 1890 and formerly the home of a goldfields trader, has original features galore. There are three individually decorated…

Enjoy total immersion into old-world Reefton at this converted 1887 solicitor's office. Compact rooms are furnished in period style, with modern touches…

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…

It’s easy to be a lazy cow here, with all the comforts of home in a stress-free, small-scale package. Dorms and private rooms all have electric blankets,…

Perched on a hillside 32km northeast of Westport, this lodge offers epic views over the Tasman Sea. Powered largely by a waterwheel, the central lodge has…

Family-run since the 1970s, Gentle Annie's campsite and self-contained cottages cluster at the Mokihinui River mouth. The beach isn't so gentle, but the…

Rongo's rainbow-coloured exterior draws you in, while its free-spirited vibe lengthens your stay. Formerly a backpacker hostel, Rongo retains a slouchy,…

This place knows what bikers passing through Granity need: serviceable and clean 'pod' rooms (with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities), and adjoining…

A veritable Noah's Ark of emus, lambs and astonishingly sociable ducks lift this leafy holiday park from ordinary to family holiday heaven. Endlessly…

Right on Carters Beach, 5km from Westport, this tidy complex has pleasant sites as well as comfortable cabins and motel units. It's a good option for…

This quality B&B surrounded by extensive gardens and paddocks is a short walk from the Buller River. Attractive timber features and charming hosts add to…

Grand banisters, high ceilings and the occasional throne establish a stately atmosphere at this hostel within a 150-year-old villa. There's a variety of…

Occupying a heritage building (formerly a draper's shop), this friendly establishment has self-catering options for everyone from singles to family groups…

Kindly, house-proud hosts, an elegant floral-decorated lounge, a small dog yapping at your feet…Quartz Lodge is a small-town B&B at its best. Impeccable…

Boutique studio and two-bedroom units open out to a big, grassy yard and vegetable garden at this relaxed and refined set-up, and hosts Arran and Alexia…

Enclosed by greenery, this rambling resort suits most budgets, with dorms, a choice of private rooms with and without bathrooms, and self-contained two…

An old-school backpacker dive, with all the associated chill factor (good) and grunginess (not so good). Characterful bunk dorms and private rooms …

Everything functions splendidly at this friendly motel, five minutes' walk from Market Cross. From studios to huge two-bedroom units, lodgings are clean…