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…
Must-see hotels in South Island
The West Coast
Themed around colourful figures from Kumara's past, rooms at this beautifully restored 1876 pub are reason enough to stay in town. We especially loved the…
Fiordland & Southland
Situated on the edge of a peaceful 14-hectare nature reserve (7km off the highway), these four spacious self-contained cottages offer peace, quiet and…
Central Otago
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…
Dunedin & Otago
Anyone for polo? Crammed with sporty vintage collectables in themed rooms (like the Steeplechase room or the Antarctic Explorer Suite), this plush new…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Housed in a restored Anglican vicarage, this charming boutique hotel is a very relaxing place to stay. Named after former vicars of Geraldine, the seven…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Daytime views from Lakestone Lodge's spectacular hilltop location include Lake Pukaki and alpine peaks, and there's a guests-only opportunity to survey…
Dunedin
This late-Victorian building always had great bones, with its high ceilings and arched windows, but owners Steve and Antonia have worked makeover magic…
Glenorchy
As much a statement about sustainability as it is a fabulous place to stay, this main street 'eco retreat' offers luxurious designer-rustic cottages…
Te Anau
In a sea of functional but fusty motels, Te Anau's former Sisters of Mercy Convent distinguishes itself with unique history. The place oozes comfort and…
Banks Peninsula
Set on a working farm 6km south of Akaroa, this blissfully isolated backpackers has a grassy camping area, simple, tidy rooms in a farmhouse and …
Queenstown & Wanaka
Further from Arrowtown in aesthetics than kilometres, this massive manicured resort is a town unto itself. Rooms range from studios to luxury homes…
Nelson Region
Surrounded by farmland, this friendly lodge's facilities include attractive, comfy, en-suite rooms and relaxed communal areas. A do-it-yourself breakfast…
Christchurch
There are only eight rooms in this beautifully renovated villa, each individually decorated with luxe fittings and muted colours. The lovely shared lounge…
Fiordland & Southland
In the midst of a working farm 4km north of Slope Point, this family-run accommodation plunges you into the rhythms of rural life: calf-feeding time,…
Christchurch
Handy to all the city sights and Victoria St's restaurants, this upmarket hotel occupies a revamped apartment building. Swanky suites are boldly styled in…
Fiordland & Southland
This exemplary holiday park is on an incredible beach at the entrance to Surat Bay, 5km from Owaka, where sea lion pups can be spotted in December and…
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…
Takaka
Adrift on a bed of beachside bliss is what you'll be in one of these five cottages dotted within gardens, right on the beach. Tuck into your breakfast…
Queenstown
Run by experienced travellers (as the photos displayed throughout testify), this central hostel has spotless dorms, a modern kitchen and balconies that…
Fiordland & Southland
Secluded in bird-filled bush, and angled for sea, sunset and aurora views, are three stylish, luxurious rooms with private decks and a shared lounge…
Wanaka
Perched on a rise overlooking the lake, this modern house has two upmarket rooms in the loft above the garage. Each has its own private balcony to make…
Buller Region
Mural-painted Bazil's has well-maintained dorm and private rooms (some with kitchenettes, en-suite bathrooms and mezzanine bedrooms) in a sociable setting…
Banks Peninsula
Tucked away on a quiet street behind gorgeous gardens, this lovely 1878 house is adorned with covetable artwork and antiques. Of the five individually…
Fiordland & Southland
A mix of snug and swish, this large Victorian house has a lounge with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen and peaceful gardens. Adding to the perks are…
Wanaka
Luxurious B&Bs seem to be constantly sprouting in the Wānaka countryside. This one has the advantage of gorgeous views over manicured lawns to the…
The West Coast
Perched on a ruggedly beautiful stretch of windswept beach, 2km northwest of Ross, this holiday park has plenty of space for tents and motorhomes, as well…
Majestic Mansions – Apartments at St Clair
Dunedin
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…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Nestled among the trees, these two plush cottages are a six-minute drive from Hanmer but feel a million miles away. Decor is crisp and modern, with wrap…
Dunedin & Otago
A stone's throw from the Victorian quarter, this snug hostel has lovely, individually decorated rooms and a great dorm with privacy curtains and…
The West Coast
Driftwood decorations and soft colour schemes impart a dreamy air to the Code Time Lodge, whose two roomy, self-contained apartments (kitchen included)…
Banks Peninsula
This pretty 1896 cottage, 12km from Akaroa and right on the water, is a blissful place to spend a few days lazing on the big verandas or in the hammocks…
Marlborough Region
Rest in peace in a smart dorm, double room or self-contained apartment at this hillside hostel, opposite the cemetery. Perks include a spa pool…
Nelson
This well-designed, friendly hostel has airy communal spaces with a 100% Kiwi music soundtrack, colourful rooms, a sunny outdoor deck and a well-used…
Wanaka
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, this excellent B&B has three rooms sharing a large lounge with a log fire and a sunny wisteria-draped deck. The charming…
Otago Peninsula
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…
Nelson Region
Just 200m from Little Kaiteriteri Beach (around the corner from the main beach) is this congregation of comfortable, stylishly furnished, roomy units with…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This fabulously designed, luxurious B&B is filled to the brim with covetable contemporary Kiwi art, and boasts painterly views of the lake and mountains…
Fiordland & Southland
A haven for the ornithologically inclined, this 25-year-old guesthouse is tucked into a private forest and wetland reserve. Rates include a guided walk…
Fiordland & Southland
Three plush units are on offer here – one apartment attached to the hosts' house, and two similar units down the road. All are self-contained, decorated…
