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12 Paerata Road, 2120 Pukekohe East, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Pukekohe Motel on Paerata Road – I mean, the name doesn't exactly scream luxury, you know? But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It's one of those spots where the owners clearly give a damn, and it shows in every...

360 Ferguson Street, 4440 Palmerston North, New Zealand
I'll be honest – when I first heard "spa motel," I wasn't sure what to expect from Aubyn Court, but this place completely changed my perspective on what a motel can be. It's tucked right on Ferguson Street, which puts you in this sweet spot where you're close enough to the Palmerston North city...

3 Greenway Drive, 0230 Kerikeri, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of B&Bs around New Zealand, and honestly? The Kerikeri Blue Chair surprised me in the best way possible. It's tucked away on Greenway Drive – you know, one of those quiet residential streets where you actually hear birds instead of traffic – and the whole place...

Group & Family Retreat, Spacious Home, Pool & Spa
25 Walnut Lane, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about this place on Walnut Lane? It's actually tucked into one of those quiet residential pockets where you'd never expect to find such a gem – I mean, you're literally staying in what feels like a proper Kiwi family home, just one that happens to have a pool and spa...

Luxurious Harbour View Apartment in Downtown
Albert Street, 1010 Auckland, New Zealand
You know what surprised me most about this place? It's actually on Albert Street – which, if you know Auckland at all, means you're literally in the thick of everything downtown, but somehow this apartment manages to feel like a proper retreat. I mean, you step inside and suddenly all that street...

Lake View Villa, Great location and Amazing views
5b Galway Court, Queenstown, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand
You know what hit me first about Lake View Villa? The name actually delivers – and honestly, that's rarer than you'd think in Queenstown where every place claims lake views. From Galway Court, you're perched up just enough to catch those postcard-perfect shots of Lake Wakatipu without the...

173 Lake Terrace, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
Honestly, I've stayed at a lot of lakefront places around New Zealand, but Absolute Lakefront House on Lake Terrace actually lives up to its name – and that's saying something, because usually when hotels put "lakefront" in the title, you end up squinting through trees to catch a glimpse of water...

15 Esther Street, 5711 Martinborough , New Zealand
You know what? I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Wind Down on Esther – I mean, the name sounds almost too cute, right? But honestly, this little 4-star gem on Esther Street completely won me over. The building itself has this understated charm that fits perfectly with Martinborough's...

75 Featherston Street, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Rydges Wellington? It's one of those hotels that actually gets the balance right between business-traveler efficiency and not feeling like you're sleeping in an office building. I mean, sure, it's planted right in the thick of the CBD on Featherston Street, but...

315A Fenton Street, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
So here's the thing about Pure Motel – it's sitting right on Fenton Street, which honestly is perfect if you actually want to experience Rotorua instead of hiding from it. I mean, Fenton is basically the main drag where everything happens, and you're walking distance from most of the geothermal...

1232 Ranolf Street , 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
You know what surprised me about Kowhai Motel? It's one of those places that doesn't try too hard to impress you, but somehow ends up doing exactly that. Tucked away on Ranolf Street – which, honestly, most tourists speed right past on their way to the main geothermal attractions – this little spot...

21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, 1010 Auckland, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest – when I first heard about a hotel called "Marsden Viaduct" right on Viaduct Harbour Avenue, I wasn't sure what to expect. The name made me think of some industrial conversion project, you know? But actually stepping into this place, it's clear they've really thought about what...

573 Scenic Drive, Waiatarua, West Auckland, 0612 Auckland, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up Scenic Drive to Waitakere Resort & Spa – the road winds through some pretty dense bush, and for a moment you wonder if your GPS is leading you astray. But then you round this corner and there it is, nestled into the Waitakere Ranges like...

Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay Of Islands
1 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, 0293 Paihia, New Zealand
Honestly, the Copthorne Bay of Islands caught me off guard in the best way possible. You pull up this winding drive off Tau Henare and suddenly you're looking at this sprawling resort that feels way more polished than you'd expect for Paihia – I mean, let's be real, most accommodation up here is...

84 Girven Road, 3116 Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
You know what? I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Bay Palm Motel on Girven Road – I mean, it's tucked away in this quiet residential stretch that honestly feels more like someone's neighborhood than a tourist strip. But that's actually what makes this place work so well. You're...

1 Hobson Street, 1010 Auckland, New Zealand
Look, I'll be straight with you about The Chancellor on Hobson – it's one of those places that just works, you know? Right on Hobson Street, which honestly couldn't be more central if they tried. I mean, you're literally a two-minute walk from the waterfront and about five minutes from Queen Street...

243 Rosedale Rd, Albany, 0632 Auckland, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about the Albany Rosedale Motel? It's one of those places that actually delivers on being a proper 4-star without all the pretentious nonsense you get closer to the city center. I mean, when you're driving up Rosedale Road – and honestly, it's a pretty straightforward...

755 George Street, North Dunedin, 9016 Dunedin, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about the 755 Regal Court? The name's a bit fancy for what's actually a really solid, no-nonsense motel right on George Street – but honestly, that's part of its charm. I mean, it sits in North Dunedin where you're basically surrounded by student flats and the...

Bright 2BR Apartment with Hot Tub – Walk to Town – Park Free
13 Plantation Road Unit 23, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about this place on Plantation Road? It's actually in one of those newer developments that feels more like a proper neighborhood than your typical tourist accommodation cluster. I mean, you're still close enough to walk into Wanaka's center – maybe fifteen minutes at a...

1 Whakarite Road, Waiheke Island, 1081 Ostend, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Waiheke Island Motel on Whakarite Road, I wasn't expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the unassuming spots end up surprising you, and this little motel actually delivered in ways that mattered. The location is what...

1322 Hinemoa Street, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
You know what? The Manhattan Motel surprised me, and I honestly wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up on Hinemoa Street. I mean, it's got that classic Kiwi motel vibe – single-story units with parking right outside your door – but there's something refreshingly no-nonsense about the whole...

58 Lake Terrace, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about the Absolute Lake View Motel? The name actually delivers – and honestly, that's rarer than you'd think with lakefront places in Taupo. Sitting right on Lake Terrace, you're literally a stone's throw from the water, which means you can hear those gentle lapping...

640 Wairakei Drive, 3352 Taupo, New Zealand
Honestly, Wairakei Resort isn't what you'd expect when you first pull up that long driveway off Wairakei Drive. I mean, it's not trying to be some flashy lakefront property – it's actually tucked back in this really peaceful spot where you can hear the geothermal activity bubbling away in the...

59 Main North Road, 3900 Otorohanga, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels? It's actually one of those old-school places that doesn't try to be something it's not – and honestly, that works in its favor. Sitting right on Main North Road, it's basically your launching pad for the whole Waitomo region...

Red Rock Thermal Motel – Mineral Pool
109 Lake Road, 3210 Rotorua, New Zealand
You know what? The Red Rock Thermal Motel caught me off guard in the best way possible. I mean, when you're driving down Lake Road in Rotorua, you pass a bunch of typical tourist spots, but this place actually feels like it has some character. The moment you pull into the parking area, you can smell...