Hotels in New Zealand

This luxurious resort is nestled in the lush Wairarapa Valley, framed by the Tararua Ranges. Its 10-hectare landscaped grounds include indoor and outdoor pools and sports facilities. Unlimited free WiFi is included. Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park offers spacious, modern rooms with air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, and satellite TV. The Grill at Solway Park has an extensive à la carte menu and Wairarapa wines, and it is open all day. The deli counter serves light meals and drinks, while Café Solway offers indoor and outdoor dining. The Copthorne Hotel & Resort also features spa facilities, a gym, tennis and squash courts and a golf driving range. Children can enjoy the playground, the trampoline and the games room. A business centre is also available. The resort is located on the outskirts of Masterton, surrounded by vineyards, the Queen Elizabeth Park and Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre. Wellington is just over 1 hour's drive away.

Oak Estate Motor Lodge offers affordable self-catering accommodation in the picturesque Wairarapa town of Greytown. All the accommodation is spacious and fitted with kitchen facilities. Luxurious suites feature double spa baths. All rooms feature satellite TV. The Tararua Forest Park, Lake Wairarapa and the Martinborough wine region are just a short drive away. Several golf courses and a wide selection of adventure activities are also within easy reach of the Oak Estate. Facilities include secure courtyard parking and a children?s play area.

Kawau Lodge is located on an idyllic island in the Hauraki Gulf, one hour's drive north of Auckland. The property offers beautiful water and forest views. Breakfast is included. The rooms at Kawau Lodge are spacious and modern. They feature en suite bathrooms with underfloor heating and soft bathrobes. DVD players, books and magazines are available for guests' entertainment. The lodge serves a large continental breakfast. Lunch and dinner are also available, and the menu is based on fresh, local produce. There are no roads or cars on Kawau Island, so guests can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing stay. Kawau Lodge can only be reached by boat. Many activities are available, including kayaking, sailing, fishing and nature walks.

This 4-star lodge is situated beside Brook Park and Pond Lake in Te Kuiti. It is also close to Waitomo Caves and Ruakuri Cave. The Waitomo Lodge provides spacious rooms that include cable TV, king-size beds, sound-proof windows and black out blinds. Guests have a choice of units with cooking facilities, air conditioning and spa baths. All units have en suite bathrooms and built-in heating. Continental and cooked breakfast is served daily in the lodge's Bosco Café or can be delivered to rooms. Waitomo Lodge's friendly staff can arrange for tours that include Spellbound Tours, Black Water Rafting, Otorohanga Kiwi House and Taumarunui Jet Boat Tours.

Pacific Harbour Lodge features spacious and modern chalets, located on the shores of Tairua Harbour. Facilities include a restaurant and café, plus a day spa offering luxury treatments. Just 50 metres from the centre of Tairua, Pacific Harbour Lodge Tairua is a 20-minute drive from Hot Water Beach. Cathedral Cove is only a 25-minute drive away. Each chalet includes heating, satellite TV, cooking facilities and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Most include a fully equipped kitchen. Chalets with views of Tairua Harbour are available. Breakfast is available each morning, with lunch and dinner available at either Gauguin Shells Restaurant or the The Pepe Restaurant & Cafe. Sea Escape Day Spa provides luxurious massages and body treatments. Self-service laundry facilities are available. Guests can check their email for free in the business centre, which also printing and faxing facilities for an extra charge.

Just 25 minutes' drive from Auckland, The Ambers Bed and Breakfast is a luxurious Georgian-style manor house, set in beautiful grounds. Free Wi-Fi and gourmet cooked breakfast are included. The rooms at The Ambers are decorated in individual styles with great views over the gardens. All feature en suite bathrooms and include tea/coffee making facilities and broadband internet access. A gourmet cooked breakfast is included in the room rate along with pre-dinner drinks and canapés. Guests can relax in front of an open fireplace in winter, or enjoy the views from the sunny terrace. Games such as chess and pétanque are available. The Ambers is a 5-minute drive from Silverdale. Local attractions include beautiful beaches and golf courses.

Offering studios with a view of Hokianga Harbour, Opononi Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Tane Mahuta, the giant Kauri tree. It offers a restaurant, free parking on site and free Wi-Fi access. The heated guest rooms are fitted with ironing equipment, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a game of billiard at the games room. Luggage storage is provided. Boar and Marlin Restaurant serves local specialities and offers all-day dining options. Hotel Opononi is a 40-minute drive from Waipoua Forest. The Auckland's central business district is a 3.5-hour drive away.

Located 10 minutes' walk to the town centre, Bella Vista Motel Westport offers spacious modern rooms with satellite TV. Free car parking is provided. The rooms at Bella Vista are serviced daily, and include heating, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms also feature cooking facilities and a private jacuzzi. Guests have access to an outdoor barbecue area and laundry facilities. Wi-Fi internet access is available in all rooms. Continental and cooked breakfasts can be arranged. Bella Vista Motel Westport is located less than 10 minutes' drive to Westport Airport. The motel offers airport transfers, available upon request.

Located in Levin and offering an onsite restaurant, BBQ facilities and free onsite parking, the Mountain View Motel is an ideal Inter-Island Ferry stop-over. The motel is just 2 minutes’ drive from Levin’s town centre and 5 minutes' drive from the scenic Lake Papaitonga and the entrance to the Tararua Ranges hiking tracks. It is 15 minutes' drive from shops and museums in Otaki, Shannon and Foxton. The Manawatu Estuary bird watchers haven is also 15 minutes' drive away. All accommodation offers a flat-screen TV and dining area. Each room includes a stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. The Avenue Licensed Restaurant serves lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. The menu includes steak, salads and roasts.

Located on 13 acres of parklands on the edge of Gore, Heartland Hotel Croydon offers an on-site cafe, a bar and a communal lounge area with a fireplace. Guests enjoy free on-site parking and complimentary Wi-Fi. The spacious, comfortable rooms offer satellite TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. The cafe and bar offers modern New Zealand cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Heartland Hotel Croydon is 1 hour from Invercargill. It is a 2-hour drive from Dunedin and Queenstown.

Lake Brunner Resort offers contemporary studios and apartments in the centre of the township of Moana, just 25 minutes away from Greymouth. Free parking is available. The modern studios and apartments are modern and well equipped. The studio is equipped with a kitchenette. The 2-storey apartments are equipped with a full kitchen, separate seating area, and LCD TVs. Guests can fish for brown trout in Lake Brunner and its surrounding rivers and streams, or enjoy several water sports like canoeing and kayaking. Lake Brunner Resort has a restaurant which offers full service. The bar serves a selection of wines and beers, including the local award-winning Monteiths brew. It is only a 1-hour drive from Hokitika airport.

Set amongst 3 hectares of gardens, Oak Lane Lodge offers boutique bed and breakfast accommodation in a 100-year-old villa located 3 km from Morrinsville. Free Wi-Fi is included. Each room features a private en suite bathroom, air conditioning and an LCD TV. All rooms overlook the lawns and gardens, while one room features an open fireplace and dressing room. Guests at Oak Lane Lodge have access to a courtyard for al fresco dining with free espresso coffee, plus an outdoor swimming pool and beautiful landscaped gardens. Laundry and barbecue facilities are provided. Full breakfast is included and dinner can be served upon request, accompanied by a selection of local wines and beers. Recreational activities available on site include clay pigeon shooting, archery and croquet.

Beach Hideaway offers rustic-style wooden villas in Punakaiki, overlooking the Tasman Sea. Each villa has a covered deck with built-in seating that offers panoramic views of the sea. Each of the villas comprises separate bedrooms, a living area, dining room and a fully-equipped kitchen. The living area has an LCD TV with Sky TV and a DVD player, and a cosy gas fire with a stone surround. Beach Hideaway has a hot tub and a fire pit where guests can relax. There are many activities to possible in the area, such as kayaking, rafting and hiking on trails.

Waihi Beach Lodge is a boutique bed and breakfast on Waihi Beach, just 2 hours south-east of Auckland. It provides the perfect base to explore both the Coromandel and Rotorua. All rooms have a nautical theme, reflecting the local area as well as a TV with DVD player. Bath robes and quality toiletries are provided. Suites have the added convenience of a modern kitchenette. There are several great cafes located within walking distance. Guests can enjoy a full English breakfast every morning at the hotel. Waihi Beach can also arrange a 3-course meal if arranged in advance.

Offering free Wi-Fi, Bristol Motel offers refurbished accommodation surrounded by quiet gardens. The property is just 5 minutes' drive from Trentham Racecourse and Trentham Camp Golf Course. All apartments feature satellite TV, a microwave, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some apartments have a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a stove. Free private parking is provided directly outside the rooms. Laundry facilities are also available. Bristol Motel can arrange an airport shuttle for an additional fee. Bristol Motel is just 3 minutes? drive from Trentham Memorial Sports Park. It is 5 minutes? drive from H20 Xtreme Aquatic Centre and Upper Hutt town centre, where a variety of shops, restaurants and cafés are located.