The best places to stay in New Zealand
The best luxury lodges, small boutique hotels, eco retreats and hand-crafted accommodations in New Zealand. Stay in lodges in beautiful locations, self-contained cottages, luxury bed & breakfasts and small central city hotels. By the beach, on a winery, in native bush, among mountains or on a working farm, whichever accommodations you choose we promise you superb kiwi hospitality. Our luxury collection offers accommodation in all New Zealand's main destinations, from the Bay of Islands to Stewart Island. Boutique Travel NZ lodges are hosted by dedicated owners who will ensure you enjoy your stay. Combine your accommodation with some of New Zealand's most amazing experiences to create a memorable and very individual holiday.
Wilderness & Ecolodges
Surrounded by nature and alive with native birdsong, ecolodges offer exceptional locations away from built-up areas and hosts who are knowledgeable about conservation and ecology.
Romantic Retreats
Perfect for honeymooners or at the start or end of a vacation when you want to relax in your own personal space with a the option to be pampered and well fed!
Gourmet & Luxury Lodges
New Zealand offers a unique style of luxury with small luxury Lodges. Featuring an on-site chef, attentive to a small group of guests, serving the best local produce and wines. Beautiful locations, usually set on a large property with stunning views.
Overnight Experiences
To get further off the beaten track, select an experience that travels further. Accommodation is often a little simpler, but we have selected options that fit into a Boutique Itinerary.
Five Star Bed & Breakfasts
The best hosted accommodations with sumptuous breakfasts and amazing comfort.
Luxury self-contained Cottages
Sometimes you want to slow down and escaoe for a day or two. Our Cottages always have someone on hand to give local information, but are designed to give you the privacy and isolation you seek. All accommodations have been personally selected by us to ensure that they meet our standards.
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Takou River Lodge
Kerikeri, Bay of Islands
Contacts:
Anna & Ian Sizer
+64 9 407 8065 / M: 027 545 7633
/ www.takouriver.com
Moon Gate Villa
Kerikeri, Bay of Islands
Contacts:
Lionel Chambers
+64 9 929 5921 / M: 022 079 0210 / FP: 0800 003 550
/ moongatevilla.com
The Boatshed
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Contacts:
Jonathan Scott
+64 9 372 3242 / M: 021 512 127
/ www.boatshed.co.nz
River Birches Lodge
Turangi, Central Plateau
Contacts:
Jason & Rebeca Bleibtreu
+64 7 386 0445 / M: 027 406 3650
/ www.riverbirches.co.nz
Night Sky Cottage
near Ohakune, Central Plateau
Contacts:
Elsbeth Bloem and Carel Sietses
+64 6 385 4431 / M: 027 231 4111
/ www.nightskycottage.co.nz
Breckenridge Lodge
Napier, Hawke's Bay
Contacts:
Malcolm Redmond & Ellie Zugel
+64 6 844 9411
/ www.breckenridgelodge.co.nz
Endsleigh Cottages and Hillington
Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
Contacts:
Denis & Margie Hardy
+64 6 877 7588 / 0274 443 800
/ www.endsleighcottages.co.nz
Pihopa Retreat
Nelson, Nelson Region
Contacts:
Sarah
+64 22 390 4463 / M: 022 390 4463
/ www.pihoparetreat.nz
The Peppertree
Blenheim, Marlborough
Contacts:
Heidi & Werner Pluss
+64 3 520 9200 / M: 0274919898
/ www.thepeppertree.co.nz
Maruia River Retreat
near Murchison, Nelson Region
Contacts:
Christina
+64 3 523 9323
/ www.maruia.co.nz
Breakers Boutique Accommodation
south of Punakaiki, West Coast
Contacts:
Jan & Stephen
+64 3 762 7743
/ www.breakers.co.nz
Fyffe Country Lodge
Kaikoura, North Canterbury
Contacts:
Chris Rye
+64 3 319 6869 / M: 027 768 6118
/ www.fyffecountrylodge.co.nz
Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass
Arthur's Pass, Canterbury
Contacts:
Michael McSweeney
+64 3 318 9246
/ www.wildernesslodge.co.nz
Holly Homestead
Franz Josef, West Coast
Contacts:
Bernie & Gerard Oudemans
+64 3 752 0299
/ www.hollyhomestead.co.nz
Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki
near Haast, West Coast
Contacts:
Dr Gerry McSweeney & Anne Saunders
+64 3 750 0881
/ www.wildernesslodge.co.nz
The Vicarage
Geraldine, South Canterbury
Contacts:
Michael and Brigitte Barker
/ www.thevicaragegeraldine.co.nz
Lakestone Lodge
Lake Pukaki, South Canterbury
Contacts:
Anna & Mike Bacchus
+64 3 971 1871
/ www.lakestonelodge.co.nz
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Oamaru, Waitaki
Contacts:
James Glucksman & James Boussy
+64 3 434 7939
/ www.penybryn.co.nz
Olivers
Clyde, Central Otago
Contacts:
David and Andrea Ritchie
+64 3 449 2600 / M: 021 220 9560
/ www.oliverscentralotago.co.nz
The Lord Clyde
Clyde, Central Otago
Contacts:
Victoria
+64 3 9767 909 / M: 021 220 9560
/ www.thelordclyde.co.nz
High Leys Lodge
Te Anau, Fiordland
Contacts:
Sarah and John Greaney
+64 27 222 6634 / 027 222 6634
/ highleyslodge.co.nz