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203 hotels

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Waitapu Springs B&B

location 50 Waitapu Road, 7110 Takaka, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.7/10

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Waitapu Springs B&B – I mean, it's tucked away on this quiet stretch of Waitapu Road, and from the outside it looks like just another cozy New Zealand farmhouse. But you know what? Sometimes the best places are the ones that don't try too...

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Cardrona Ski Apartment

location 2326 Cardrona Valley Road Unit 40 Benbrae Resort, 9382 Wanaka, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.7/10

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Benbrae Resort on Cardrona Valley Road – I mean, ski accommodation can be pretty hit-or-miss, right? But this place actually surprised me. The Cardrona Ski Apartment sits in this perfect spot where you're close enough to hear the early...

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The Barn & Bivvy

location 777 Paterangi Road, 3883 Te Awamutu, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.7/10

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to The Barn & Bivvy on Paterangi Road – the name had me picturing either a rustic farmstay or some hipster glamping situation. Turns out it's this really thoughtful conversion that somehow nails the sweet spot between country charm and...

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Eely On Point by Sotheby’s Luxury Rental Homes

location 61B Eely Point Road, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.7/10

You know what really gets me about Eely On Point? It's one of those places where the name actually makes perfect sense once you're there – perched right on this stunning lakefront stretch that honestly feels like you've stumbled into someone's very expensive (and very good) dream. The property sits...

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Sanctuary on the Grove

location 25 Penny Grove, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.7/10

You know what's funny about Taupo? Everyone gets caught up in the lakefront hotels and misses these little gems tucked away in the residential streets. Sanctuary on the Grove is one of those places that actually lives up to its name – it's on this quiet street called Penny Grove, maybe a...

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Northcoast Getaway

location 6 Northcoast Place Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai, 0505 Mangawhai, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.6/10

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Northcoast Getaway on that quiet little street in Mangawhai Heads – but man, this place completely caught me off guard. You know how some hotels just feel right the moment you walk in? That's exactly what happened here. The whole setup sits...

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The Old Confectionery

location 26 Tees Street, 9400 Oamaru, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.6/10

You know what's funny about Oamaru? Most people just breeze through on their way to the penguins, but if you actually stop and wander around the Victorian precinct, you'll stumble across The Old Confectionery on Tees Street – and honestly, it's one of those finds that makes you feel like you've...

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Gemini Lodge

location 36 Gemini Place, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.6/10

You know what really caught me off guard about Gemini Lodge? It's tucked away on this quiet residential street that most tourists probably drive right past, but honestly – that's exactly what makes it brilliant. I mean, you're literally two minutes from the Rotorua city center, but when you're...

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Lago Infinito by Sotheby’s Luxury Rental Homes

location 3 Leeds Lane, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.6/10

You know what hits you first when you pull up to Lago Infinito? It's not just another fancy rental – this place actually lives up to the Sotheby's name, which honestly surprised me given how many luxury properties oversell themselves these days. The location on Leeds Lane puts you in this sweet spot...

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Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

location 1 Station Road, Hapuku, 7173 Hapuku, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.6/10

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Hapuku Lodge – I mean, tree houses? In New Zealand? But the moment you turn off State Highway 1 onto Station Road, you realize this isn't some gimmicky tourist trap. The setting is absolutely stunning, perched between the Kaikoura...

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Kepler Oaks Chalet

location 207 William Stephen Road, 9679 Te Anau, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.6/10

You know what struck me first about Kepler Oaks Chalet? It's actually tucked away on William Stephen Road in a way that makes you feel like you've discovered something special – not hidden exactly, but definitely off the main tourist drag that runs through Te Anau's center. I mean, you're still only...

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Le Grá Vineyard and Winery

location 42 Loopline road Opaki, 5881 Masterton, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.6/10

Look, I've stayed at a lot of places around the Wairarapa, but Le Grá actually surprised me – and honestly, that doesn't happen often anymore. When you pull up to 42 Loopline Road (which, by the way, is way easier to find than some of the more remote vineyard stays out here), you're not immediately...

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The Grand @ Taupo

location 32 Herapeka Street, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.6/10

I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to The Grand @ Taupo on Herapeka Street, I wasn't expecting much. The name sounds a bit fancy for Taupo, you know? But honestly, this place surprised me in the best way. It's tucked away in what locals call the "quiet side" of town, which means you're close...

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Downtown Townhouse Special

location 11 Brickfield Way Auckland Central, 1010 Auckland, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.6/10

I'll be honest - when I first pulled up to Downtown Townhouse Special on Brickfield Way, I wasn't expecting much from the exterior. It's tucked into this quiet little street that most tourists probably walk right past, which actually turned out to be one of its biggest advantages. You're literally a...

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Sapphire Spring Rise

location 15 Sapphire Spring Rise, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.6/10

You know what caught me off guard about Sapphire Spring Rise? It's actually tucked away in this quiet residential area that most tourists never see – I mean, you're literally staying in a neighborhood where locals live, which honestly makes the whole Wanaka experience feel more authentic. The place...

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Kea Ridge Lodge

location 1013 Takaka Hill Highway, 7198 Kairuru, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.6/10

You know what struck me first about Kea Ridge Lodge? The absolute silence when you step out of your car. I mean, you're up on Takaka Hill Highway – which sounds busy but honestly isn't – and there's just this incredible stillness that hits you. The kind where you actually notice your ears adjusting,...

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Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

location 86 Mt Cook Road, 7944 Lake Pukaki, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

Look, I've stayed at plenty of places around Lake Pukaki, but Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is honestly in a league of its own. The moment you pull up to 86 Mt Cook Road – and trust me, you'll know you're in the right spot because the view just suddenly opens up and punches you in the face – you realize...

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English Tudor House

location 3 Armagh St, Claudelands, Hamilton, 3216 Hamilton, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

You know what's funny about Hamilton? Everyone drives right past it heading to Auckland or Wellington, but they're actually missing some real gems. The English Tudor House on Armagh Street is one of those places that makes you do a double-take – like, wait, is this really a hotel or did someone just...

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Fantail Hill

location 420 Hill Street Thames, 3500 Thames, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

You know what struck me first about Fantail Hill? It's actually perched right on Hill Street where you get this incredible vantage point over Thames – I mean, the name sort of gives it away, but the reality is even better than you'd expect. When I pulled up (parking's easy, by the way), I could see...

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The Spire Hotel

location 3-5 Church Lane , 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

Okay, so The Spire Hotel – honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first walked down Church Lane because, let's be real, Queenstown has a lot of fancy places that promise the world. But this one actually delivers, and I mean that in the best possible way. The building itself has this understated...

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Tarlton’s Lodge

location 11 Sullivans Road, 0200 Paihia, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

You know what caught me off guard about Tarlton's Lodge? I expected another cookie-cutter boutique place, but this spot on Sullivans Road actually has character. It's tucked away from the main Paihia strip -- which honestly is a blessing because you're not dealing with the tourist chaos, but you can...

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Country Lodge Kinloch

location 83 Hitiri Road RD1, Kinloch, 3377 Taupo, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

You know what? I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Country Lodge Kinloch on Hitiri Road – honestly, the name sounds pretty generic, doesn't it? But this place actually surprised me in the best way. It's tucked away in this quiet corner of Kinloch (about a 20-minute drive from central...

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Bellrock Lodge

location 22 Chapel Street, 0242 Russell, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

Look, I've stayed at a lot of places in the Bay of Islands, but Bellrock Lodge on Chapel Street is honestly in a league of its own. The moment you walk up to this place – and I mean literally the first glimpse – you can tell someone actually cared about every single detail. It's tucked right in...

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Pioneer Waterfront Apartments

location 44 Marsden Road, 0200 Paihia, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

You know what struck me first about Pioneer Waterfront Apartments? The name actually makes sense – you're literally right on the water, and I mean *right* on it. When I walked into my apartment on Marsden Road, the view through those floor-to-ceiling windows was just... well, it was the Bay of...

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Cardrona Holiday Villa

location 2326 Cardrona Valley Road Villa 14, 9381 Cardrona, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 9.5/10

Look, I've stayed in plenty of places around Queenstown and Wanaka, but Cardrona Holiday Villa honestly surprised me in the best way. You know that feeling when you pull up somewhere and immediately think "okay, this is going to be good"? That's exactly what happened when I turned into the Cardrona...