New Zealand's finest places to stay
Lodges, villas, boutique hotels and private experiences from the Bay of Islands to Fiordland. Every one checked before it is listed, booked directly with the owner.
Lodges above alpine lakes, villas on quiet beaches and yachts in hidden coves. Chosen for how they feel, not how loudly they advertise.
Only places we would send our own family
We are a small New Zealand team. Every property is checked before it appears here: a working website, a real New Zealand business, and the kind of stay that is worth the drive. You contact and book with the owner directly.
Explore by region
Mountains, vineyards, fiords and islands. Start with a place and see what is worth staying for.
Northland & Bay of Islands
Auckland & Waiheke
Rotorua & Bay of Plenty
Marlborough
Queenstown
Wānaka & Central Otago
Fiordland & SouthlandStays and experiences
From a lodge for two to a vineyard for a wedding party.
Luxury Lodges6 listed
Boutique Hotels1 listed
Villas & Holiday HomesNow taking listings
Luxury ApartmentsNow taking listings
Country Retreats & B&Bs2 listed
Spas & Wellness3 listed
Weddings & Events2 listed
Private Tours2 listed
Luxury ExperiencesNow taking listingsPrivate Chefs & Concierge2 listed
Corporate Retreats2 listedChecked before listing
No automatic sign-ups. Every place is checked against our standards, using its own website, before it goes live.
Book direct
We never take a cut of your booking. You deal with the owner, so you get their best rate and their attention.
New Zealand only
One country, covered properly. Every region, from Northland's bays to the fiords of the far south.
Blanket Bay
Morsel – The Honest Food Co
Joanna Keppel Private Chef
Pīhopa Retreat
Fiordland Eco-RetreatBefore you go
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