Resort Villages New Zealand
40 hotels on map
40 hotels
46 Cron Street, 7856 Franz Josef, New Zealand
I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Rainforest Retreat on Cron Street, I wasn't expecting much from the outside. It's tucked into this quiet residential stretch just off the main Franz Josef strip, and you know what? That turned out to be exactly what made it special. The thing about Franz...
685 Karioitahi Rd, 2683 Waiuku, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled into Castaways Resort on Karioitahi Road – the drive out from Auckland takes you through some pretty rural farmland before you hit the coast, and for a minute there I thought I'd taken a wrong turn. But then you crest that final hill and...
283 Medway Road, 7360 Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Braemar Lodge? It's not actually in the heart of Hanmer Springs village – it sits up on Medway Road, which honestly turned out to be perfect. You're far enough from the main thermal pool crowds to feel like you've discovered something special, but close enough...
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about the Hilton Queenstown? It's not actually in the thick of downtown Queenstown chaos – and honestly, that's the best thing about it. The resort sits on Peninsula Road in Kelvin Heights, which means you get those insane lake and mountain views without the backpacker...
379 Wainui Road Orewa, 0992 Orewa, New Zealand
You know what struck me first about Northridge Golf Resort? It's actually not right in Orewa township where all the holiday crowds cluster around the beach cafés – instead, it sits up on Wainui Road with this surprisingly peaceful vibe that makes you forget you're only a few minutes from one of...
Rydges Formosa Auckland Golf Resort
110 Jack Lachland Drive, Beachlands, Beachlands, 2571 Auckland, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest – when I first heard about Rydges Formosa Auckland Golf Resort, I wasn't expecting much from a hotel way out in Beachlands. I mean, it's a solid 45-minute drive from downtown Auckland, and you know how some of these "resort" places can oversell themselves. But actually stepping...
281 Spa Road, 3378 Taupo, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest - when I first pulled up to Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort on Spa Road, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. The name sounds pretty fancy, but this isn't your typical five-star chain hotel situation. It's more like someone took a really nice spa retreat and decided to make it...
White Star Station Farm Holiday Park
2140 Colville Road, 3584 Coromandel Town, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to White Star Station Farm Holiday Park on Colville Road, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The name suggests something pretty casual, but this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It's about ten minutes out from Coromandel Town...
55 Rapaura Road, Renwick, 7243 Blenheim, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Vintners Retreat on Rapaura Road – the whole area is pretty much wall-to-wall vineyards, and you know how some wine country accommodations can be a bit... pretentious? But this place actually gets it right. The moment you walk in,...
State Highway 8, 7945 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Peppers Bluewater Resort – you know how these highway hotels can be, especially when you're driving that long stretch on State Highway 8. But the moment you turn into the property, Lake Tekapo just spreads out in front of you like someone...
Haruru Falls Motel & Conference Centre
Bottom of Old Wharf Road, 0247 Paihia, New Zealand
Look, I'll be honest - when I first pulled up to the Haruru Falls Motel on Old Wharf Road, I wasn't expecting much. The name screams "roadside stop," but you know what? Sometimes you get pleasantly surprised. This place actually sits in one of those sweet spots where you're close enough to Paihia's...
Waiheke Island Resort Conference & Accomodation Centre
4 Bay Road, Palm Beach, 1081 Ostend, New Zealand
So I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Waiheke Island Resort Conference & Accommodation Centre on Bay Road, I wasn't sure what to expect. The name makes it sound a bit corporate, you know? But actually, this place surprised me in the best way. It's tucked right there in Palm Beach, and...
109 Maitai Bay Road, 0483 Tokerau Beach, New Zealand
So I stumbled across Carrington Estate completely by accident – was actually looking for something closer to Paihia but ended up way out on Maitai Bay Road, and honestly? Best mistake I made that trip. This place sits right on Tokerau Beach, which most people have never heard of because everyone's...
640 Wairakei Drive, 3352 Taupo, New Zealand
You know what caught me off guard about Wairakei Resort? It's actually way more relaxed than I expected for a 4-star place. I mean, when you pull up that long drive off Wairakei Drive – and honestly, GPS can be a bit wonky finding the exact entrance – you're greeted by this sprawling property that...
77 Robinson Avenue, Holden's Bay, 3042 Rotorua, New Zealand
Honestly, when I first pulled up to Wai Ora on Robinson Avenue, I wasn't sure what to expect – the street's pretty quiet, tucked away from the main Rotorua hustle, but that actually turned out to be one of its best features. You know what struck me immediately? The way they've positioned everything...