Luxury Healing Hotels New Zealand
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203 hotels
413 Port Road, 3620 Whangamata, New Zealand
You know what honestly surprised me about Palm Pacific Resort & Motel? It's one of those places that could easily coast on Whangamata's reputation alone, but they actually put in the effort to make your stay memorable. I mean, Port Road isn't exactly the most glamorous stretch - you're basically on...
Oceanside Apartment with Garden Views
2 Marine Parade, 3116 Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about this place? It's actually called "Oceanside Apartment with Garden Views," and honestly, both parts of that name deliver – which is rarer than you'd think with accommodation names. I mean, you're literally steps from Marine Parade, which runs right along Mount...
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
8 Duke Street, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand
You know what surprised me most about the Sofitel Queenstown? It's actually tucked away on Duke Street in a spot where you'd walk right past it if you weren't looking – which honestly turned out to be perfect because you're literally thirty seconds from all the Shotover Street chaos but without any...
85 Sherborne Streets, St Albans, Papanui, Saint Albans, 8014 Christchurch, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Rosewood Court Motel? It's actually tucked away on this quiet residential stretch of Sherborne Street where you wouldn't expect to find accommodation - I almost drove past it initially. But honestly, that's part of its charm. You're right in the heart of St...
Bay of Many Coves, Arthurs Bay, 7372 Arthur's Bay, New Zealand
Honestly, when you first glimpse Bay of Many Coves from the water taxi – and yes, you'll need to take a boat to get here – it looks almost too perfect, like someone photoshopped a luxury lodge into the Marlborough Sounds. The property sits tucked into this impossibly green hillside overlooking Queen...
50-58 Lee Road, Hannahs Bay, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about All Seasons Holiday Park? It's actually got this really welcoming vibe that hits you right when you pull up on Lee Road. I mean, sure, it's technically a holiday park, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's some basic campground situation. This place...
308 Kennedy Road, 4110 Napier, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about the Deco City Motor Lodge? The name actually makes sense once you see it. I mean, Napier's famous for its Art Deco architecture after the 1931 earthquake basically rebuilt the whole city, and this place on Kennedy Road gets that vibe without trying too hard...
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
3 Wallace Street, State Highway 6, 7856 Franz Josef, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Legacy Te Waonui? It's actually got this surprisingly sleek, modern vibe that feels completely at odds with Franz Josef's rugged mountain town energy – but somehow it works perfectly. I mean, you roll up to Wallace Street after driving that winding stretch of...
Dorothy Annie Way, 7010 Nelson, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about Hilltop Getaway? It's actually perched up on Dorothy Annie Way in a way that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto someone's well-kept secret. I mean, Nelson's got plenty of accommodation scattered around, but this spot – it's got this thing where you're...
303 Lake Terrace, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Cascades Lakefront Motel? It's actually right on the water – and I mean properly on it, not like those places that claim "lakefront" when you need binoculars to see Lake Taupo. Walking up to 303 Lake Terrace, you're literally steps from the shore, which honestly...
685 Karioitahi Rd, 2683 Waiuku, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Castaways Resort on Karioitahi Road, I wasn't sure what to expect. The drive out to Waiuku feels like you're heading to the edge of the world, especially if you're coming from Auckland (about an hour south, depending on traffic). But that remoteness?...
17 Heath Avenue Northcote, 0627 Auckland, New Zealand
You know what surprised me most about Sea View Guest House? It's actually tucked away on this quiet residential street in Northcote - Heath Avenue - but you're literally minutes from everything that makes Auckland's North Shore worth visiting. I mean, when you see "5-star" you sometimes expect some...
15 Cowan Street, 7856 Franz Josef, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about The Terrace? It's actually got this perfect spot on Cowan Street where you can see the glacier from some rooms, but you're not stuck in the middle of all that tourist chaos on the main drag. I mean, Franz Josef can get pretty hectic during peak season - especially...
Cnr Courtenay and Leach Sts, New Plymouth, 4312 New Plymouth, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about the Plymouth International? It's actually got character – and I mean that in the best way. Sitting right at the corner of Courtenay and Leach, you're basically in the heart of New Plymouth without feeling like you're stuck in some concrete jungle. The building...
2Bedrooms, CBD SkyTower, FREE parking, Air con
64 Federal Street 15, 1010 Auckland, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about this place? Walking into that apartment on the 15th floor of the SkyTower building and seeing the city spread out below – I mean, you're literally in the heart of Auckland's CBD, and the view actually makes you stop and stare for a minute. The whole setup feels...
35 Ruahine Street, 4414 Palmerston North, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about A'Abode Motor Lodge? It's actually refreshing to find a place that doesn't try to pretend it's something it isn't. This is proper motor lodge accommodation done really well – think clean lines, modern comfort, but without the stuffiness you get at some of the...
Tasman Holiday Parks – Christchurch
39 Meadow Street, 8052 Christchurch, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about Tasman Holiday Parks? I honestly expected another generic motor lodge when I pulled up on Meadow Street, but this place actually feels like someone put real thought into making families comfortable. The grounds are way more spacious than you'd guess from the...
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels
Kerr Road, 7859 Fox Glacier, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Fox Glacier TOP 10? It's actually positioned perfectly on Kerr Road – and I mean that in the most practical way possible. You're literally a few minutes' walk from the township center, but far enough back that you don't get the constant hum of tour buses starting...
Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments
6 Princes Street, 1143 Auckland, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first walked into the Pullman Auckland – I mean, it's right in the thick of things on Princes Street, and sometimes those central locations can feel a bit generic. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. The lobby has this sleek,...
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand
You know what? I wasn't expecting much when our Uber turned down Peninsula Road - I mean, it's basically a residential street in Kelvin Heights, and honestly, the whole area feels pretty suburban compared to central Queenstown. But then you pull up to the Hilton and suddenly everything clicks. The...
391 Thames Highway, 9400 Oamaru, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Oamaru Motor Lodge? It's actually positioned perfectly on Thames Highway where you get this nice balance – close enough to everything but far enough out that you're not dealing with whatever passes for traffic noise in Oamaru (which honestly isn't much anyway)...
318 Hetherington Road, 3620 Whangamata, New Zealand
You know what surprised me about Breakers Motel? It's actually way nicer than the name suggests. I mean, when you hear "motel," you're probably picturing something from the 70s with questionable carpet, but this place on Hetherington Road has clearly been given some serious love. The moment you pull...
Stratford Motel & Holiday Park
10 Page Street, 4332 Stratford, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to the Stratford Motel & Holiday Park on Page Street – I mean, it's right there in the name that it's trying to be two things at once. But you know what? Sometimes that actually works out pretty well. The place has this sort of laid-back,...
225 Rosetta Road, 5032 Wellington, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about The Big Bach? The name actually makes sense once you're there – it really does feel like staying in someone's oversized New Zealand bach, just way more polished than your typical family holiday house. I mean, it's right on Rosetta Road in Raumati South, which...
B-Ks Premier Motel Palmerston North
102 Cuba Street, 4410 Palmerston North, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about B-Ks Premier? It's actually way nicer than the name suggests. I mean, "motel" doesn't exactly scream luxury, but this place sits right on Cuba Street and honestly feels more like a boutique hotel that just kept its humble name. The building has this clean,...