From$120Kuranui Cottage
Thames, New Zealand
BalconyTerraceGarden
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up Tararu Road – it's one of those winding Thames streets that...
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From$316Lexi’s Lodge
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
GardenAir conditioningNon-smoking rooms
Look, I've stayed at a lot of places around Lake Tekapo over the years, and honestly? Lexi's Lodge is one of those spots...
From$1,047Q1 Luxury Central Apartment
Queenstown, New Zealand
BalconyAir conditioningHot tub
You know what caught me off guard about Q1 Luxury Central Apartment? The fact that it actually lives up to its name –...
From$3905-min walk to Village – Havelock North Holiday Home with Spa Pool
Havelock North, New Zealand
BalconyTerraceAir conditioning
You know what struck me first about this place? It actually delivers on that "5-minute walk to village" promise – I...
From$280Executive Oceanside Apartment
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
BalconyTerraceFitness centre
Look, I've stayed at a lot of places along the Mount Maunganui strip, and honestly? Executive Oceanside Apartment is one...
From$184Art Lovers Retreat – Stay Waiheke
Waiheke, New Zealand
BalconyGardenFitness centre
You know what caught me off guard about Art Lovers Retreat? It's actually tucked away on this quiet stretch of Pah Road...
From$231The Vicarage Barn
161 Church Road, 7483 Waipara, New Zealand
GardenAir conditioningNon-smoking rooms
Look, I've stayed at plenty of places around Canterbury, but The Vicarage Barn on Church Road actually surprised me –...
From$131King and Queen Hotel Suites
New Plymouth, New Zealand
TerraceFitness centreBeach
You know what caught me off guard about King and Queen Hotel Suites? Walking up to the corner of King and Queen Streets...
From$452Private Cottage with Spa and Amazing Lake Views
31 Closeburn Road, 9300 Closeburn, New Zealand
BalconyTerraceGarden
Look, I've stayed at plenty of places around New Zealand's South Island, but this cottage on Closeburn Road honestly...
From$1,039Delamore Lodge
Waiheke, New Zealand
Air conditioningNon-smoking roomsRoom service
You know those places that look almost too good to be true in photos? Well, Delamore Lodge is actually one of those rare...
From$145Room for Two
Richmond, New Zealand
BalconyTerraceGarden
You know what struck me first about Room for Two? The name actually makes sense once you're there – this isn't some...
From$419Ben Ohau Villa
85 Ben Ohau Road, 7999 Twizel, New Zealand
TerraceGardenAir conditioning
You know what caught me first about Ben Ohau Villa? It's the view – and I mean, everyone talks about New Zealand's...
From$65Fantail at Bluestone Retreat
80 Timber Yard Road, 7683 Leeston, New Zealand
Non-smoking roomsTerraceGarden
You know what struck me first about Fantail at Bluestone Retreat? The absolute quiet when you step out of your car on...
From$280Spacious Oceanside Oasis
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Fitness centreBeachAir conditioning
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Marine Parade – I mean, it's such a busy strip with tourists...
From$221Brand New Lake Front homes Spa Pool
Taupō, New Zealand
BalconyTerraceBeach
So I stumbled across this place on Lake Terrace while hunting for something different in Taupo, and honestly? It's one...
From$202Lansdown Peaks Apartments
Wānaka, New Zealand
TerraceGardenAir conditioning
Honestly, when I first pulled up to Lansdown Peaks Apartments on that quiet stretch of Lansdown Street, I wasn't...
From$271The Kereru’s Nest
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community, New Zealand
BalconyTerraceGarden
You know how sometimes you find a place that's so perfectly tucked away you almost don't want to tell anyone about it?...
From$178Anchorage Resort Taupo NZ
346 Lake Terrace, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
Air conditioningAirport shuttleNon-smoking rooms
You know what struck me first about Anchorage Resort? It's right there on Lake Terrace – and I mean *right there* –...
From$106Bali with a twist
Nelson, New Zealand
Air conditioningNon-smoking roomsTerrace
Honestly, when I first pulled up to "Bali with a twist" on Cleveland Terrace, I wasn't quite sure what to expect – I...
From$199Greenlane Manor Motel
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, New Zealand
Air conditioningNon-smoking roomsTerrace
Honestly, when I first pulled up to Greenlane Manor Motel on Great South Road, I wasn't expecting much – I mean, it's a...
From$136Languor B&B
412 Waihakeke Road RD 2, 5792 Carterton, New Zealand
Air conditioningNon-smoking roomsTerrace
You know what caught me off guard about Languor B&B? The name actually makes perfect sense once you're there. I mean,...
From$211Glencree Luxury Chalets
2220 State Highway 1, 7374 Kaikoura, New Zealand
BeachAir conditioningNon-smoking rooms
You know what struck me first about Glencree Luxury Chalets? The silence. I mean, you're right on State Highway 1 –...
From$283Ohakune Solar on Snowmass
Ohakune, New Zealand
GardenAir conditioningNon-smoking rooms
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Ohakune Solar on Snowmass, I wasn't expecting much from what looked...
From$115Stopforths Motel
Hokitika, New Zealand
GardenParkingAir conditioning
You know what struck me first about Stopforths Motel? It's actually one of those places where the high rating makes...
From$111Gazeley Gem
Hamilton, New Zealand
TerraceGardenBeach
You know what caught me off guard about the Gazeley Gem? I was expecting another generic boutique hotel when I pulled up...