Luxury Healing Hotels New Zealand
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203 hotels
304 Grafton Road, 3500 Thames, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Grafton Cottage & Chalets? The location is actually perfect if you want that sweet spot between being close to Thames township but not stuck in the middle of tourist chaos. It's right on Grafton Road – honestly, I drove past it twice before I spotted the entrance...
Marina Park Apartments Whitianga
84 Albert Street Whitianga, 3510 Whitianga, New Zealand
You know what really surprised me about Marina Park Apartments? The location is actually better than it sounds on paper. I mean, Albert Street doesn't scream "waterfront paradise," but honestly, you're literally a two-minute walk from Whitianga's main wharf area and all those boat tour operators...
99 Settlement Road RD 3, 3495 Cambridge, New Zealand
You know what? I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Horseinaround on Settlement Road – the name alone had me wondering what I'd gotten myself into. But honestly, this place surprised me in the best way possible. It's tucked away on RD 3, which means you're properly out in the Waikato...
472 Te Anau-Milford Highway, 9640 Te Anau, New Zealand
You know, I've driven the Te Anau-Milford Highway more times than I can count, and honestly, most people just blast through this stretch without realizing what they're missing. Fiordland Lodge sits right there at the 472 kilometer mark – and I mean literally right on the highway – but somehow it...
Cardrona Valley Road & Studholme Road South, 9382 Wanaka, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Accor Vacation Club Wanaka, I wasn't sure what to expect. The location on Cardrona Valley Road feels a bit removed from the main Wanaka action at first glance, but you know what? That actually turned out to be one of its biggest strengths. You're...
Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park
460 Somme Parade, 4500 Whanganui, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park? It's actually right there on Somme Parade – and I mean *right there* by the river. Not like those places that claim river views but you need binoculars to spot water. When you're standing in the park, you can literally hear the...
64 Cron Street, 7886 Franz Josef, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Franz Josef Treetops? It's actually tucked up in the trees like the name suggests – not just some marketing gimmick. When you're driving down Cron Street (which honestly isn't much more than a quiet residential road), you almost miss it because the building sort...
5 Moore Street, 4625 Ohakune, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about Ohakune TOP 10 Holiday Park? I was expecting your typical motor camp setup – you know, cramped sites and questionable facilities – but this place actually gets it right. When you pull up on Moore Street (which is literally a two-minute walk from the main drag...
60 Tapeka Road, 0202 Russell, New Zealand
You know what? I've stayed at a lot of places around the Bay of Islands, but Eagles Nest on Tapeka Road is something else entirely. When you're winding up that hill from Russell – and trust me, it's quite the drive up – you start to get why this place commands the prices it does. The views alone are...
311 Lake Terrace, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Cottage Mews? It's tucked away on Lake Terrace in this quiet spot that feels completely removed from the tourist chaos around Taupo's main drag, but you're honestly just a few minutes' walk from everything. I mean, the location is sort of perfect - close enough...
148 Bealey Avenue, 8013 Christchurch, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Salerno Motel Apartments? It's actually got this really solid, no-nonsense vibe that's honestly refreshing in a world of overly precious boutique places. I mean, it's right on Bealey Avenue – which puts you basically at the edge of where central Christchurch...
3162 Great North Road, 0600 Auckland, New Zealand
You know what? I've driven past New Haven Motel on Great North Road probably a hundred times over the years, and I honestly never gave it much thought until I actually needed a place to stay during Auckland's marathon weekend when everything else was booked solid. Turns out, this unassuming 3-star...
Driftwood Beach House with Spa Pool – Absolute Beachfront!
29 Moa Avenue, 1081 Blackpool, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at a lot of beachfront places that claim to be "absolute beachfront," but this one actually delivers. The Driftwood Beach House sits right there on Blackpool beach – and I mean right there. You walk out the door, cross maybe ten meters of grass, and your toes are in the sand. No...
90 Federal Street, 1010 Auckland, New Zealand
You know what surprised me most about The Grand by SkyCity? It's actually quiet. I mean, you're right there on Federal Street with all the chaos of downtown Auckland happening around you, but somehow they've managed to create this bubble of calm inside. Maybe it's the thick glass or just smart...
351 Kearoa Road, 3077 Horohoro, New Zealand
Okay, so I've stayed at a lot of places in New Zealand, but Treetops Lodge honestly caught me off guard in the best way possible. You know when you're driving down Kearoa Road — and I mean really driving, because it's properly winding through that gorgeous Rotorua countryside — and suddenly you...
1 Shortcut Road, 9310 Cromwell, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to River Rock Estate on Shortcut Road – the name makes it sound like you're taking some back route, but that's actually part of its charm. This place sits right on the edge of Cromwell, and I mean literally on the edge where the town starts...
Wanderlust – Queenstown Holiday Home
91 Stalker Road, 9304 Queenstown, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Wanderlust? The name actually fits. This isn't one of those places where marketing got carried away – it really does have that cozy, lived-in feel that makes you want to extend your stay in Queenstown by a few more days. Located on Stalker Road (which sounds way...
3 Maunganui Road Apartment 226, 3116 Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect from Beach Break Escape 226 when I first pulled up to 3 Maunganui Road – apartment hotels can be hit or miss, you know? But stepping into this fourth-floor unit, I actually stopped and just looked around for a minute. The whole place has this bright, airy thing...
445 Marine Parade, 4110 Napier, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about the Pebble Beach Motor Inn? It's actually got this old-school motor lodge charm that somehow works perfectly with Napier's Art Deco vibe. I mean, when you're driving down Marine Parade – and honestly, who doesn't love that stretch of road along the waterfront...
325 Fenton Street, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about Apex On Fenton? It's actually way better than you'd expect from a place calling itself a "motel." I mean, I went in thinking standard roadside accommodation, but this place has some serious hotel vibes going on – and honestly, the 4-star rating isn't just...
61 Waihi Road, 4610 Hawera, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about The Park Motel? It's actually way nicer than the name suggests – I mean, when you hear "motel," you're probably thinking basic roadside accommodation, but this place is genuinely impressive. Sitting right on Waihi Road, it's perfectly positioned for exploring...
336 Bruntwood Road RD1 CAMBRIDGE 3493, 3493 Cambridge, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Bruntwoodlodge – the name sounds a bit formal, doesn't it? But this place actually surprised me in the best way. It sits right on Bruntwood Road, which is one of those quiet Cambridge streets where you can still hear the birds in the...
6 Whitbourn Place, Fern Hill, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand
Honestly, when I first pulled up to 6 Whitbourn Place, I wasn't sure what to expect – it's tucked away in Fern Hill, which most tourists skip right over on their way to the main Queenstown action. But you know what? That turned out to be exactly why this place works so well. The Remarkable Escape...
Plantation Road 13, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Edge of Heaven? The name actually makes sense when you're standing there. Perched up on Plantation Road – and I mean properly up there, not just some gentle slope – this place gives you that elevated feeling that Wanaka does so well. It's about a 10-minute walk...
9 Tamariki Avenue, 0931 Orewa, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Marsden Suites Nautilus? It's tucked away on Tamariki Avenue in this perfect spot where you can actually hear the ocean but you're not dealing with the chaos of the main beachfront strip. I mean, Orewa Beach is literally a three-minute walk down the hill, but...