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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...

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...

One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States
So I've stayed at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach a few times now, and honestly? It's one of those places that feels almost too polished for Miami Beach – which is saying something. The moment you walk into that Lincoln Road entrance, you know you're not at your typical South Beach party hotel. The...

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa
1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
You know what struck me first about the Hyatt Regency Monterey? It's actually tucked away on what used to be the Del Monte Golf Course – and I mean, you can still feel that old California resort vibe the moment you pull up. The entrance winds through these massive Monterey pines that have probably...

The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburon
2600 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL 34109, United States
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of Ritz-Carltons, and honestly? The Tiburon location feels different from the typical city properties – it's actually got this residential vibe that catches you off guard. When you pull up to 2600 Tiburon Drive, you're not in downtown Naples proper, but rather...

200 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, United States
Look, I've stayed at a lot of beachfront places along Florida's coast, but Ponte Vedra Inn and Club hits different – and I mean that in the best way possible. This isn't your typical glossy resort where everything feels manufactured. When you pull up to 200 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, you're immediately...

101 Lakeway Drive, Lakeway, TX 78734, United States
You know what? Lakeway Resort & Spa surprised me. I'll be honest – when I first pulled up, it felt a bit like one of those conference hotels that tries too hard to be fancy, but once you get past the slightly dated lobby (think early 2000s "sophisticated"), this place actually has some serious...

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, United States
You know what struck me first about The Westin Rancho Mirage? It's honestly one of those places that gets the desert vibe right without trying too hard. Sitting right on Dinah Shore Drive – yeah, named after the singer who basically put this area on the map – the resort feels like it belongs here,...

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738, United States
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of Big Island resorts, and the Waikoloa Beach Marriott hits this sweet spot that's honestly pretty hard to find. It's not trying to be the flashiest place on the Kohala Coast – that's the Grand Waikoloan down the beach – but there's something refreshingly real...

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States
Look, I'll be straight with you about Omni La Costa – it's one of those places that actually lives up to the hype, which honestly surprised me. When you pull up Costa Del Mar Road (and yes, you'll want to rent a car because this isn't exactly walkable Carlsbad), the resort sprawls out like this...

Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
2500 Kuhio Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
Look, I'll be straight with you about the Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa – it's one of those places that actually lives up to the hype, which honestly surprised me a bit. When you first walk in, there's this immediate sense that they've got their act together, you know? The lobby feels genuinely...

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, United States
Look, I'll be honest - when I first pulled up to the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. It's actually about 15 minutes north of Santa Fe proper, sitting on Pojoaque Pueblo land, which gives it this interesting cultural dimension you don't get at your typical chain...

78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
Honestly, the OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa surprised me – and I mean that in the best way possible. When you first pull up to the place on Ehukai Street, it doesn't immediately scream "resort," but that's actually part of its charm. It sits right on Keauhou Bay, which is this quieter stretch of...

7200 Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89119, United States
You know what caught me off guard about Tahiti Village? It actually feels like you've escaped Vegas without leaving it. I mean, you're still on the Strip – well, technically just south of it on Las Vegas Boulevard – but this place has this whole Polynesian resort vibe that's surprisingly convincing...

100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard, Traverse City, MI 49684, United States
You know what? The Grand Traverse Resort really surprised me. I mean, when you first pull up to this sprawling complex on Grand Traverse Village Boulevard, it's honestly a bit overwhelming – the place is massive, almost like a small village itself (hence the name, I guess). But once you get past...

Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, a Radisson Hotel
3300 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States
You know what? I've stayed at a lot of Vegas hotels, and Treasure Island sort of surprised me in the best way possible. I mean, it's not the flashiest place on the Strip anymore – that whole pirate theme from the '90s has been toned way down – but honestly, that works in its favor. It feels less...