Must-see hotels in Dunedin & Otago

Well-travelled foodie owners have thoroughly revitalised this beautiful 1889 residence and continue to upgrade. There are two rooms in the main house but…

Oliver's fills an 1860s merchant's house and stone stables with luxurious rooms decked out with old maps, heritage furniture and claw-foot baths. Most of…

Anyone for polo? Crammed with sporty vintage collectables in themed rooms (like the Steeplechase room or the Antarctic Explorer Suite), this plush new…

This late-Victorian building always had great bones, with its high ceilings and arched windows, but owners Steve and Antonia have worked makeover magic…

One street back from St Clair Beach, this venerable art-deco apartment block has been thoroughly renovated and restyled by its new owners, sprucing it up…

A stone's throw from the Victorian quarter, this snug hostel has lovely, individually decorated rooms and a great dorm with privacy curtains and…

These sunny, modern units are thoughtfully decorated and outfitted with all mod cons. The studio units are the pick of the bunch, each with small private…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Old doctors take note: this is how to reside! Sitting behind a pretty garden, this gorgeous 1870s house offers two luxurious guest rooms and a lounge…

Roses and rhododendrons encircle this gracious two-storey wooden villa, built in the 1880s. Each of the three charmingly old-fashioned bedrooms has its…

A roomy retreat just outside the town centre. You can take in the mountains from the outdoor pool or spa in summer. Spotless rooms, fantastic cooked…

Set among walnut trees and gardens 3km northwest of Cromwell, this peaceful retreat has three luxurious, self-contained cottages with classy decor,…

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…

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…

This restored late-Victorian balconied inn has cosy lounge areas, a magnificent kauri staircase and stylish rooms decorated with William Morris wallpaper…

On a sheep farm 13km south of Ranfurly, this rustic 1882 farmhouse offers comfy beds, hearty barbecue dinners ($25) and free pick-ups from the Rail Trail…

On the road to Roxburgh 13km south of Alexandra, the historic Speargrass Inn has three handsome rooms in a block out the back, set in attractive gardens…