Luxury Healing Hotels New Zealand
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203 hotels
56 Rifle Range Road, 3351 Taupo, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Beechtree Motel on Rifle Range Road, I wasn't expecting much. The name screams vintage roadside stop, and well, it sort of is. But here's the thing that surprised me: this place actually gets it right in ways that matter. The location is one of...
Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo
243 Lake Terrace, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to the Millennium on Lake Terrace – you know how those big chain hotels can be sort of soulless? But this place actually surprised me. The moment you walk into that lobby, there's this immediate sense that someone put real thought into making...
50 Landing Road, 3120 Whakatane, New Zealand
You know what? I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Tourist Court Motel on Landing Road – honestly, the name sounds pretty generic – but this place actually surprised me in the best way. It's one of those classic New Zealand motels that's been quietly doing its thing right, and after...
146 Esplanade, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Boutique Hotel Kaikoura? The way it just sits there on the Esplanade like it's been watching the ocean forever, even though it's clearly been updated with all the modern touches you'd actually want. I mean, you're literally across the road from the water – and I'm...
488 D Pukehina Parade Pukehina Beach RD9 Te Puke 3189, 3189 Pukehina, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Pukehina Retreat and Lodge – you know how these Bay of Plenty coastal spots can be hit or miss. But walking into this place, there's something immediately calming about it. Maybe it's the way they've positioned everything to catch...
8 Upper Queen Street, 1010 Auckland, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about the Abstract Hotel? It's actually tucked into this perfect spot on Upper Queen Street where you're close enough to everything but not drowning in tourist chaos. I mean, you're literally a two-minute walk from the main Queen Street shopping strip, but it feels like...
43 Barkers Road, 7730 Methven, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Brinkley Resort? It's actually got this really comfortable, lived-in feeling that you don't always get with newer places. Sitting right on Barkers Road in Methven – which, if you're not familiar, is basically your gateway to some of New Zealand's best skiing – the...
16 Thackeray Street, 3204 Hamilton, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge? The name makes it sound like some tired roadside motel, but honestly, this place punches way above its weight. I mean, when you're cruising down Thackeray Street looking for it, you'll spot it easily enough – it's got this...
Cnr Omahu & Maraekakaho Road, New Zealand, 4120 Hastings, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Cumberland Court Motel at that corner where Omahu meets Maraekakaho Road, I wasn't expecting much. The name screams "roadside stop," you know? But honestly, this place surprised me in the best way. It's got that clean, no-nonsense vibe that actually...
63 Hamilton road Cambridge, 3434 Cambridge, New Zealand
You know what? The Cambrian Lodge Motel surprised me in the best way possible. I'll be honest - when I first pulled up to 63 Hamilton Road, I wasn't expecting much from a 3.5-star place. But there's something genuinely welcoming about this spot that those sterile chain hotels just can't replicate...
11 Peel Street, 4200 Waipukurau, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Fergussons Motor Lodge? It's actually got character – and I mean that in the best way possible. Sitting right on Peel Street in Waipukurau, this place feels like what a proper New Zealand motor lodge should be, without trying too hard to be something it's not. The...
Corner of Te Aute Road & Porter Drive, 4130 Havelock North, New Zealand
You know what surprised me most about Village Motel? The name totally undersells it. I mean, when you hear "motel," you're probably picturing something basic off a highway, but this place sits right in the heart of Havelock North and honestly feels more like a boutique accommodation that just...
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, 1000 Auckland, New Zealand
You know what's funny about the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour? Everyone talks about the harbor views, but honestly, it's the little things that got me. Like how you can actually hear the rigging from all those sailing boats gently clinking when you're out on the terrace - there's something...
219 Shakespeare Road, Milford, 0620 Auckland, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to the City of Sails Motel on Shakespeare Road, I wasn't expecting much. I mean, it's a motel, right? But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. The building itself has this clean, no-nonsense vibe that immediately made me think...
Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel
130 Marsden Road, 0200 Paihia, New Zealand
Look, I'll be straight with you about Paihia Beach Resort & Spa – it's one of those places that hits the sweet spot between being polished enough for a proper getaway but not so fancy that you feel weird wearing flip-flops in the lobby. The location on Marsden Road is honestly perfect because you're...
1270 Hinemaru Street, 3040 Rotorua, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about the Millennium Hotel Rotorua? The smell – and I mean that in the best way possible. While most of Rotorua has that distinctive sulfur scent from the geothermal activity (which honestly grows on you), this place on Hinemaru Street sits just far enough from the main...
6 Manchester Street, Solway, 5810 Masterton, New Zealand
You know what surprised me about the Acorn Estate Motel? It's honestly way better than the name suggests – I mean, when you hear "motel," you're probably picturing those roadside places with paper-thin walls and questionable carpet. But this place on Manchester Street actually has some character to...
121 North Road, 0482 Kaitaia, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Kaitaia Motor Lodge? It's one of those places that doesn't try to be something it's not – and honestly, that's refreshing. Sitting right on North Road, it's got this straightforward, no-nonsense vibe that actually works really well for what Kaitaia is all about. I...
26 West Quay, 4144 Napier, New Zealand
You know what? I wasn't expecting much from the Anchorage Motor Lodge when I first pulled up to 26 West Quay – I mean, "motor lodge" doesn't exactly scream luxury, right? But honestly, this place surprised me in the best way. The location is actually perfect if you want to be right in the thick of...
1057 Arawa Street, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Prince's Gate Hotel? It's right there on Arawa Street, which honestly puts you in this sweet spot where you're close enough to everything but not drowning in tourist chaos. I mean, you can literally walk to the lakefront in about five minutes, and Te Puia (the...
466 Napier Road, 4172 Havelock North, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Mangapapa Hotel on Napier Road – you know how some places look impressive online but fall flat in person? Well, this wasn't one of those times. The moment you drive through those gates, you're hit with this sense of stepping into...
Cnr Frankton Road & Melbourne Street, 9348 Queenstown, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about Hurley's? It's got this proper Irish pub vibe going on right in the heart of Queenstown – and I mean that in the best way possible. The moment you walk in, there's this warm, lived-in feeling that's honestly refreshing when you're surrounded by all the flashy...
Rose Apartments Central Rotorua- Accommodation & Private Spa
1445 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua, New Zealand , 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Rose Apartments? It's actually tucked away on Hinemoa Street in a spot where you get that perfect balance – close enough to everything you want in Rotorua, but far enough from the main tourist chaos that you can actually hear yourself think. I mean, you're...
Corner Rue Jolie & Church Street, 7520 Akaroa, New Zealand
You know what? I wasn't expecting much from a motor lodge in Akaroa, but Tresori completely changed my mind about roadside accommodations. The location is honestly perfect – sitting right at the corner of Rue Jolie and Church Street, which sounds fancy but is actually just a quiet intersection where...
474 Gladstone Rd, 4010 Gisborne, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at a lot of places around New Zealand, and honestly? The White Heron Motor Lodge caught me completely off guard. You pull up to 474 Gladstone Road – which is actually perfect because you're close enough to Gisborne's center without dealing with all the tourist chaos – and the first...