From$104Pukekohe Motel
Franklin, New Zealand
TerraceGardenRoom service
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Pukekohe Motel on Paerata Road – I mean, the name doesn't...
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From$139Aubyn Court Spa Motel
Palmerston North, New Zealand
ParkingAir conditioningFree WiFi
I'll be honest – when I first heard "spa motel," I wasn't sure what to expect from Aubyn Court, but this place...
From$136Kerikeri Blue Chair B&B
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community, New Zealand
Airport shuttleNon-smoking roomsRoom service
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of B&Bs around New Zealand, and honestly? The Kerikeri Blue Chair surprised me in the...
From$544Group & Family Retreat, Spacious Home, Pool & Spa
Taupō, New Zealand
BalconyTerraceGarden
You know what struck me first about this place on Walnut Lane? It's actually tucked into one of those quiet residential...
From$178Luxurious Harbour View Apartment in Downtown
Auckland, New Zealand
Fitness centreHot tubParking
You know what surprised me most about this place? It's actually on Albert Street – which, if you know Auckland at all,...
From$577Lake View Villa, Great location and Amazing views
Queenstown, New Zealand
BalconyGardenAir conditioning
You know what hit me first about Lake View Villa? The name actually delivers – and honestly, that's rarer than you'd...
From$551Absolute Lakefront House
Taupō, New Zealand
BalconyTerraceAir conditioning
Honestly, I've stayed at a lot of lakefront places around New Zealand, but Absolute Lakefront House on Lake Terrace...
From$144Wind Down on Esther
Martinborough Community, New Zealand
GardenAir conditioningNon-smoking rooms
You know what? I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Wind Down on Esther – I mean, the name sounds almost...
From$145Rydges Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
Fitness centreBarRestaurant
You know what struck me first about Rydges Wellington? It's one of those hotels that actually gets the balance right...
From$91Pure Motel
Rotorua, New Zealand
Non-smoking roomsTerraceRoom service
So here's the thing about Pure Motel – it's sitting right on Fenton Street, which honestly is perfect if you actually...
From$103Kowhai Motel Rotorua
Rotorua, New Zealand
Room serviceNon-smoking roomsFree parking
You know what surprised me about Kowhai Motel? It's one of those places that doesn't try too hard to impress you, but...
From$104Marsden Viaduct
Auckland, New Zealand
BalconyTerraceBeach
Look, I'll be honest – when I first heard about a hotel called "Marsden Viaduct" right on Viaduct Harbour Avenue, I...
From$128Waitakere Resort & Spa
Waitākere Ranges, New Zealand
Air conditioningNon-smoking roomsTerrace
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up Scenic Drive to Waitakere Resort & Spa – the road winds...
From$136Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay Of Islands
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community, New Zealand
GardenBeachBar
Honestly, the Copthorne Bay of Islands caught me off guard in the best way possible. You pull up this winding drive off...
From$115Bay Palm Motel
Tauranga, New Zealand
Room serviceParkingFree WiFi
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...
From$90The Chancellor on Hobson
Auckland, New Zealand
BalconyFitness centreRoom service
Look, I'll be straight with you about The Chancellor on Hobson – it's one of those places that just works, you know?...
From$97Albany Rosedale Motel
Upper Harbour, New Zealand
RestaurantParkingAir conditioning
You know what struck me first about the Albany Rosedale Motel? It's one of those places that actually delivers on being...
From$94755 Regal Court Motel
Dunedin, New Zealand
Air conditioningNon-smoking roomsTerrace
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,...
From$160Bright 2BR Apartment with Hot Tub – Walk to Town – Park Free
Wānaka, New Zealand
BalconyTerraceHot tub
You know what struck me first about this place on Plantation Road? It's actually in one of those newer developments that...
From$120Waiheke Island Motel
Waiheke, New Zealand
BalconyGardenParking
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Waiheke Island Motel on Whakarite Road, I wasn't expecting much...
From$94Manhattan Motel
Rotorua, New Zealand
Non-smoking roomsFree parkingRoom service
You know what? The Manhattan Motel surprised me, and I honestly wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up on Hinemoa...
From$128Absolute Lake View Motel
Taupō, New Zealand
Non-smoking roomsGardenRoom service
You know what struck me first about the Absolute Lake View Motel? The name actually delivers – and honestly, that's...
From$104Wairakei Resort Taupo
Wairakei Village, New Zealand
TerraceGardenFitness centre
Honestly, Wairakei Resort isn't what you'd expect when you first pull up that long driveway off Wairakei Drive. I mean,...
From$91Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels
Ōtorohanga, New Zealand
Air conditioningNon-smoking roomsGarden
You know what caught me off guard about Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels? It's actually one of those old-school places that...
From$73Red Rock Thermal Motel – Mineral Pool
Rotorua, New Zealand
GardenNon-smoking roomsFree parking
You know what? The Red Rock Thermal Motel caught me off guard in the best way possible. I mean, when you're driving down...