Resort Villages New Zealand
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40 hotels
Adrift In Golden Bay- Absolute Beachfront Villas
52 Tukurua Road, 7182 Collingwood, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at a lot of beachfront places over the years, but Adrift In Golden Bay actually lives up to its name – and honestly, that's saying something. You pull up to 52 Tukurua Road and immediately get why this spot has a 9.8 rating. The villas are literally right on the sand, not "just a...
23 Mackinnon Tce, Fern Hill, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at a lot of places in Queenstown over the years, and Azur Lodge is honestly one of those spots that makes you feel like you've discovered something special. It's tucked up on Mackinnon Terrace in Fern Hill – which, if you don't know the area, is this quiet residential pocket that's...
214 Kawaha Point Road, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
You know what hit me first when I pulled up to On The Point? The silence. I mean, you're still technically in Rotorua, but Kawaha Point Road feels like this quiet pocket that somehow escaped all the tourist chaos downtown. The property sits right on Lake Rotorua's edge – and I'm talking actually ON...
569 Glenorchy Road, 9348 Queenstown, New Zealand
You know what hits you first at Rosewood Matakauri? It's not just the ridiculous view of Lake Wakatipu – though honestly, calling it "ridiculous" feels like an understatement when you're standing there with the Remarkables reflected perfectly in the water. It's more that the whole place feels like...
37 Sharp Road, 0982 Matakana, New Zealand
Honestly, I almost drove past Plume Villas the first time I visited -- it's tucked away on Sharp Road in a way that feels intentionally discrete, like it doesn't need to shout about what it offers. But once you turn into the property, you get it immediately. This isn't trying to be a flashy resort...
Private Bag 381, 7250 Endeavour Inlet, New Zealand
Okay, so here's the thing about Furneaux Lodge – you're not just booking a hotel room, you're basically stepping into one of New Zealand's best-kept secrets tucked away in Endeavour Inlet. I mean, when your address is literally just "Private Bag 381" you know you're dealing with somewhere properly...
340A Kerikeri Road, 0230 Kerikeri, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Avalon Resort? It's tucked away on Kerikeri Road in this spot where you can actually hear the tui birds in the morning – not something you'd expect from a 4.5-star place, but honestly, it makes all the difference. I mean, you're only about ten minutes from the...
Malaghans Road, 9300 Arrowtown, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at plenty of fancy places around Queenstown, but Millbrook Resort honestly caught me off guard – and I mean that in the best way possible. You know when you're driving down Malaghans Road (which, fair warning, is a bit winding but totally worth it) and suddenly this sprawling...
10 The Esplanade, 3544 Tairua, New Zealand
Honestly, when I first pulled up to Paku Lodge Resort on The Esplanade, I wasn't sure what to expect – the building itself is pretty understated from the street. But you know what? That's actually part of its charm. This place sits right on Tairua's waterfront, and I mean literally steps from the...
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by MGallery
Coleridge Road, 7572 Windwhistle, New Zealand
You know what's funny about Fable Terrace Downs Resort? I'd driven past the turnoff on Coleridge Road dozens of times heading to Arthur's Pass without realizing there was this incredible property tucked away in the Canterbury high country. The moment you pull up that winding drive and see the main...
351 Kearoa Road, 3077 Horohoro, New Zealand
You know that feeling when you stumble onto something spectacular that somehow hasn't been completely overrun by tourists yet? That's Treetops Lodge & Estate, tucked away on Kearoa Road in the Horohoro region – and honestly, I'm almost hesitant to write about it because it feels like sharing a...
350 Fenton Street, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Regal Palms Resort on Fenton Street, I wasn't expecting much. I mean, you drive past so many generic hotels along that strip heading into central Rotorua, but this place actually caught me off guard in the best way. The moment you walk into the lobby,...
Sapphire Springs Holiday Park and Thermal Pools
274 Hot Springs Road, 3178 Katikati, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Sapphire Springs on Hot Springs Road – the name sounds almost too good to be true, you know? But this place actually delivers on its promise in ways that surprised me. It's tucked away in Katikati (which locals pronounce...
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
1420 Hamurana Road, 3074 Rotorua, New Zealand
Honestly, when I first pulled up to the Ramada Resort on Hamurana Road, I wasn't expecting much – you know how these chain hotels can be. But this place actually surprised me in the best way. It's tucked away about 10 minutes from central Rotorua, which means you're far enough from the tourist...
Queen Charlotte Sound, 7250 Endeavour Inlet, New Zealand
You know what hits you first at Punga Cove? The silence. I mean, you step off the water taxi at Endeavour Inlet and it's like someone turned the volume down on the world. This place sits tucked into Queen Charlotte Sound in a way that feels almost accidental – like someone just happened to find the...
Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago
15-23 Perriam Place, Perriam Cove, 9383 Cromwell, New Zealand
You know what really caught me off guard about Marsden Lake Resort? The moment you pull into Perriam Place, you're basically in this completely different world from the rest of Cromwell. I mean, the town center's got that classic Central Otago gold rush vibe, but here at the resort - honestly, it...
Club Wyndham Wanaka, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
109 Mount Aspiring Road, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Club Wyndham Wanaka? It's actually tucked away on Mount Aspiring Road in this quiet spot that feels removed from the main tourist hustle, but honestly, you're still just a few minutes' walk from the town center. I mean, Wanaka can get pretty crazy during peak...
11 Awaroa Bay, 7120 Awa-iti, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest – when I first heard about Awaroa Lodge, I thought it was just another overpriced eco-resort trying to capitalize on Abel Tasman's popularity. But honestly? This place actually gets it right. You're literally sitting in Awaroa Bay, which means you can only get here by boat,...
18 Eyre Street, 3510 Whitianga, New Zealand
You know what surprised me most about Oceans Resort Whitianga? It's actually positioned perfectly on Eyre Street – close enough to the action but far enough back that you're not dealing with the summer crowds stumbling past your window at midnight. I mean, Whitianga gets pretty lively during peak...
891 Cove Road, Waipu Cove, 0254 Waipu, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Waipu Cove Resort on that gravel stretch of Cove Road – it's tucked away enough that you might second-guess your GPS for a moment. But then you see it, and you get it immediately. This isn't trying to be some flashy resort chain; it's...
Bay of Many Coves, Arthurs Bay, 7372 Arthur's Bay, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when our water taxi pulled up to Bay of Many Coves – I mean, you can't even drive here, which immediately tells you this isn't your typical hotel experience. The place sits tucked into this secluded bay in the Marlborough Sounds, and the first thing that hits...
Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa
62 White Rock Road, 5782 Martinborough , New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up White Rock Road – it's one of those winding country lanes that makes you wonder if your GPS has lost its mind. But then you see the entrance to Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa, and suddenly everything clicks. This place sits perfectly in...
Alpine Resort Wanaka THC Hotels and Resorts
150 Anderson Road, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of places around Wanaka, and honestly, the Alpine Resort on Anderson Road hits that sweet spot between feeling fancy without being stuffy. You know what I mean? It's tucked away just far enough from the main tourist chaos on the lakefront – maybe a seven-minute...
The Lakes – Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat
357 Kai Iwi Lakes Rd, 0373 Kaihu, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to The Lakes on Kai Iwi Lakes Road – it's one of those places that's genuinely remote, about 45 minutes from Dargaville through some pretty winding back roads. But you know what hits you immediately? The silence. Not the fake "peaceful...
51 Main Street Methven, 7730 Methven, New Zealand
You know what's funny about Methven? Most people blow right through this little Canterbury town on their way to Mount Hutt for skiing, but honestly, they're missing out on one of the more interesting places to actually stay overnight. The Methven Resort sits right there on Main Street – and I mean...