Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
In a rural setting a short drive south of Cambridge, Earthstead has two units – Earth House and Cob Cottage – constructed using ecofriendly and…
Must-see hotels in Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Hamilton
At the quiet riverside end of a central city street (five minutes’ walk from the action on Victoria and Hood Sts), this sparkling self-contained cottage…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Spread over two lovely Edwardian villas on the hillside above town, the plush Mountain Lodge offers affordable luxury (so much nicer than a regular motel)…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
With a waterfront location right in town, Bow Street has self-contained studios and a historic cottage. The cool and chic decor is stylish and relaxing…
Coromandel Peninsula
Wairua Lodge is a peaceful B&B with charming hosts, nestled in the bush towards the Whitianga end of the 309 Rd. There’s a riverside swimming hole on the…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
With a hilltop location fringed by native bush, Solscape’s ecofriendly accommodation includes tepees, bell tents, rammed-earth domes, railway carriages…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Overlooking the Retaruke River 36km southwest of Owhango (take the Kaitieke turn-off 1km south of town), this ecosavvy place is actually various lodges,…
Coromandel Peninsula
Four rustic but stylish private cabins with en-suite bathrooms are scattered throughout native bush at this easygoing spot. Natural wood creates a warm…
Coromandel Peninsula
It’s the combination of charming hosts and incredible views that make this B&B set on a hill overlooking Mercury Bay really worth considering. It’s…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
This laid-back hostel is right on the water, with sea views from some rooms. Other rooms are arranged around a garden courtyard or in a separate building…
Coromandel Peninsula
The views from this castle-like eco-retreat, perched on a 310m-high ridge 6km northeast of Waihi, take in the entire Bay of Plenty. Made of recycled…
Coromandel Peninsula
This is the posh, grown-up’s choice – three spacious, self-contained, modern, wooden villas with plenty of privacy. The Polynesian-influenced interior…
Coromandel Peninsula
A short stroll from the beach, this accommodation features colourful and modern rooms, and a studio apartment with its own kitchenette. Legendary…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Out in the Styx is near the southern end of the Maungatautari guided day- and night-walk options. The three stylishly furnished rooms are especially nice,…
Coromandel Peninsula
On a quiet cove at the mouth of the Purangi River, this relaxing spot has accommodation ranging from comfortable chalets through to larger houses and a…
Coromandel Peninsula
Enjoy stunning views of Paaku and Tairua at this stylish B&B high above the harbour. Two of the three suites have private outdoor balconies, and huge…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Concealed in a quirky pyramid structure that was once part of an advertising sign, Huhu Chalet has a cosy mezzanine bedroom upstairs, and a vibrant (red!)…
Coromandel Peninsula
Falls Retreat has two accommodation options. Rose Cottage features a cosy bedroom upstairs, a lounge with a log fire downstairs and a self-contained…
Coromandel Peninsula
In a quiet street a block from the waves, this hostel owned by a friendly Kiwi-Brazilian couple has dorms and private rooms that are clean and comfortable…
Coromandel Peninsula
Colourful shared areas and a spacious modern kitchen make Turtle Cove one of the best hostels in the Coromandel Peninsula and Waikato area. The largest…
Coromandel Peninsula
This impressive two-storey kauri villa (1875) has a modern kitchen and bathrooms, while staying true to the building’s historic credentials (there are no…
Coromandel Peninsula
Located among 6 hectares of farmland and rose gardens, this two-storey cottage is a relaxing retreat. Look forward to excellent breakfasts from the…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
This farmhouse accommodation is a beaut spot to relax amid Waikato’s rural splendour. There are two stylish suites and a self-contained cottage. Flat…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Self-contained chalet accommodation and shuttle transport for the Timber Trail is available at Pa Harakeke, an interesting Māori-operated initiative near…
On the Beach Backpackers Lodge
Coromandel Peninsula
Brightly painted and beachside, this large YHA-affiliate has a wide range of rooms, including some with sea views and en suites. It provides free kayaks,…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
This lovely holiday park in the heart of the village has spotless facilities, modern cabins and plenty of outdoor distractions to keep the kids busy. The…
Hamilton
Our pick as the best of the motels along Hamilton's Ulster St strip, slightly north of the central city. Studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments all…
Hamilton
Well-run hostel with dorms and singles on one floor, doubles and family rooms on another – some with en-suite bathrooms and all with access to a shared…
Coromandel Peninsula
One of the ‘real’ residences in Opito houses the delightful folks of Leighton Lodge. This smart B&B has chatty owners, an upstairs room with a view-hungry…
Coromandel Peninsula
The 1260-hectare Colville Farm has a range of interesting accommodation, including campsites, bare-basics bush lodges and self-contained houses. Guests…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A block from Bow St’s shops and restaurants with spacious and modern units. The owners also have self-contained apartments (doubles from $165) and beach…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
At the Waitomo end of Te Kuiti, this motel’s modern rooms feature contemporary art, flat-screen TVs and little decks overlooking Mangaokewa Stream from…
Coromandel Peninsula
Copsefield is a peaceful country-style villa set in attractive, lush gardens with a spa and riverside swimming hole. The main house has three attractive B…
Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Coromandel Peninsula
Bordered by tall bamboo and gum trees, this is a very well run holiday park with everything from grassy campsites through to a spacious, spotless…
Coromandel Peninsula
A wonderful place where backpackers are treated with at least as much care and respect as the lush, bromeliad-filled garden. The dorm rooms and excellent…
Tairua Beach House Backpackers
Coromandel Peninsula
Rooms are homey and casual at this estuary-edge hostel in a converted house, and the dorm scores great views. Guests can help themselves to fishing rods,…
Coromandel Peninsula
Set within a subtropical garden, these beautifully kitted out, rustic timber cottages have plenty of character. The switched-on owners are really…
Broadway Motel & Miro Court Villas
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
This sprawling family-run motel complex has spread from a well-maintained older-style block to progressively newer and flasher blocks set back from the…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Bag your own cosy little hillside en-suite cabin at this central operation with a sweet garden setting. The top cabins have valley views. Large…
Coromandel Peninsula
True to its name with absolute beachfront and spectacular sea views, this comfortable downstairs flat has a TV, fridge and direct access to the surf. It's…
