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203 hotels

111 Jarden Mile, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about this place? The name basically tells you everything – it really is all about that heated pool, gym, sauna, and hot tub setup – but somehow it still undersells what you're getting. I mean, when you're driving down Jarden Mile (which honestly feels like you're...

Annandale Coastal Farm Escape & Luxury Villa Collection
130 Wharf Road, Pigeon Bay, RD3, 7550 Akaroa, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of fancy places around New Zealand, but Annandale Coastal Farm Escape honestly caught me off guard. You drive down Wharf Road in Pigeon Bay – and I mean really drive, it's about 20 minutes from Akaroa proper through some seriously winding roads – and suddenly...

59A Beach Road Castor Bay, 0620 Auckland, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Elements of Castor Bay? It's actually *on* Beach Road – like, you walk out the front door and you're maybe two minutes from the sand. I mean, Auckland has plenty of places that claim to be "beachside," but this one genuinely delivers. Castor Bay itself is one of...

Rapid 4191 Glenorchy, 9350 Glenorchy, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at plenty of fancy places, but Blanket Bay honestly made me understand what all the fuss is about with New Zealand's luxury lodge scene. The drive out to Glenorchy alone is worth it – you know that winding road along Lake Wakatipu where you keep pulling over for photos? Well,...

Spacious 5BDR 2BA 2LR plus sleepout Family Home
129 Warren Crescent, 8025 Christchurch, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to 129 Warren Crescent, I wasn't expecting much from what sounded like just another family rental. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It's tucked into this quiet residential street in Christchurch that feels properly suburban...

3 Parakai Avenue, 0830 Parakai, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Mineral Park Motel on Parakai Avenue – I mean, the name sounds pretty basic, right? But you know what, sometimes the best places are the ones that don't need flashy names to prove themselves. This place absolutely blew me away, and I'm not...

Boutique Apartment in the Heart of Auckland
Courthouse Lane 1, 1010 Auckland, New Zealand
Honestly, when I first walked down Courthouse Lane looking for this place, I almost missed it entirely – which is actually perfect because it means you're tucked away from all the tourist chaos that hits Queen Street. This boutique apartment sits right in the heart of Auckland's legal district, and...

8 Tiffany Place, 4625 Ohakune, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at a lot of ski lodges over the years, but Ski Country Chalet actually gets it right in ways that surprised me. It's tucked away on Tiffany Place – which sounds fancy but is honestly just this quiet residential street about a five-minute walk from Ohakune's main strip. You know...

28 Helen Place, 8025 Christchurch, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Star View New House and Spa on Helen Place – it's tucked away in this quiet residential pocket of Christchurch that most tourists never stumble across. But you know what? Sometimes the best finds are the ones hiding in plain sight. The...

The Grand Escape – Pool Hot Tub & Outdoor Dining
Buchanans Road 366, 7676 Wigram, New Zealand
Okay, so The Grand Escape isn't actually in central Christchurch - it's out in Wigram, which honestly works in its favor. You know how some places promise peace and quiet but you're still hearing traffic at 2am? Not here. Buchanans Road is this quiet residential stretch where the biggest noise...

39 Rongahere Road, 9591 Beaumont, New Zealand
You know what's funny about Mata-au Lodge? I almost drove right past it the first time – it sits so naturally on Rongahere Road that it feels like it's been part of the Beaumont landscape forever. Which, honestly, is exactly what you want when you're trying to escape the tourist crowds. This place...

206 Riverhead Road Kumeu, 0892 Auckland, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about The Black Barn? It's that moment when you're driving down Riverhead Road and suddenly this sleek, modern property appears among all the vineyard landscape – I mean, you're in Kumeu, so you're expecting wine country vibes, but this place actually manages to feel...

592 Blackford Road, Rakaia Gorge RD12 , 7782 Mount Hutt, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Montrose Estate on Blackford Road – I mean, you're basically driving into what feels like the middle of nowhere near Mount Hutt. But then you round that last bend and suddenly there's this gorgeous property that looks like it belongs in a...

San Marco Luxury Mediterranean Beach House
218 Rangi Avenue, 3620 Whangamata, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at plenty of places along the Coromandel Peninsula, but honestly, the San Marco caught me completely off guard. When you pull up to 218 Rangi Avenue – which is actually tucked away from the busier parts of Whangamata – you're not expecting much from the street view. I mean, it's a...

The Factory Luxury Accomodation
5 Hapuku Road, 7371 Kaikoura, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to The Factory on Hapuku Road – the name had me thinking industrial vibes, which seemed weird for a luxury spot. But you know what? The moment you see this place, it all makes sense. They've transformed what was actually an old wool...

446 Clifton Road, 8850 Te Awanga, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at plenty of luxury lodges, but Rosewood Cape Kidnappers – honestly, it's in a league of its own. You're driving down Clifton Road through what feels like the middle of nowhere (well, technically Te Awanga), and then suddenly this architectural marvel appears on the clifftops like...

33 Ferguson Street South, Bay View, 4104 Napier, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Absolute Beachfront B&B on Ferguson Street – I mean, you see "beachfront" thrown around so casually these days that it's lost all meaning. But this place actually delivers on that promise in a way that'll make you forget why you were...

135 Barnett Avenue, 7081 Appleby, New Zealand
I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Camelot Island Retreat on Barnett Avenue, I wasn't expecting much from the outside. It's tucked away in this quiet residential stretch of Appleby, and you might actually drive past it if you're not paying attention. But man, was I wrong about first...

48 Marine Parade, 3010 Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
You know what hits you first at Arnie's? The sound. Not just waves crashing – though yeah, that's constant and amazing – but this sort of relaxed buzz that tells you you've found something special. I mean, Marine Parade can get pretty hectic during summer (especially around New Year's when half of...

Cape South Estate – International award-winning country estate with Pacific views
55 Waipuka Road Waimarama, 4294 Havelock North, New Zealand
You know what? I've stayed at a lot of places around Hawke's Bay, but Cape South Estate actually surprised me – and I don't say that lightly. The drive out to Waimarama is gorgeous once you get past Havelock North (about 20 minutes of winding coastal road), and honestly, that's part of the charm...

303 Cowes Bay Road, 1971 Arran Bay, New Zealand
You know what's wild about AWAY Treehouse & Forest SPA? The moment you turn onto Cowes Bay Road, you're already leaving civilization behind – and I mean that in the best possible way. This isn't one of those places that just calls itself a "treehouse" for marketing points. You're literally sleeping...

Tepene Tableland Drive, 0245 Matauri Bay, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at my share of fancy places, but Rosewood Kauri Cliffs up on the Tepene Tableland genuinely made me pause and think "okay, this is different." The drive there is actually part of the experience – you're winding through farmland and native bush, wondering if your GPS is leading you...

13 Mahanga Road, 0192 Pataua, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at a lot of places along New Zealand's coast, but Mount and Surf View Cabin on Mahanga Road actually lives up to its name – and honestly, that's rarer than you'd think. The moment you pull up to 13 Mahanga Road, you get why this place has a 9.7 rating. There's plenty of parking...

214 Kawaha Point Road, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
You know those places where you walk in and immediately think "okay, this is exactly what I was hoping for"? That's On The Point. I mean, the name pretty much tells you everything – it's literally perched on Kawaha Point, and honestly, the position is just ridiculous in the best possible way. You're...

569 Glenorchy Road, 9348 Queenstown, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at plenty of fancy places around Queenstown, but Rosewood Matakauri is honestly in a league of its own. The drive out to Glenorchy Road is actually part of the experience – you're heading away from the tourist chaos in town, and suddenly you're pulling up to this ultra-modern lodge...