
From sophisticated hotels and convenient motel units to laid-back backpacker hostels, New Zealand offers a wealth of accommodation types to suit every traveller.
No matter what type of accommodation you go for, Qualmark, New Zealand tourism’s official mark of quality, makes selecting the right standard of accommodation easy. Qualmark rates everything from backpacker hostels to luxury lodges with a unified star grading system, and properties are inspected annually to ensure they meet the required standard of facilities, cleanliness and professionalism.
New Zealand backpackers can choose from over 500 New Zealand backpacker hostels and a wide range of camping grounds and holiday parks or sort their NZ accommodation by renting campervans. There is also a vast selection of New Zealand hotels scattered the length of the country, and for families or larger groups New Zealand has excellent holiday homes (or ‘baches’, as the Kiwis say) on offer.
Self-contained and serviced accommodation can be found in apartments, cottages and villas, accommodation providing maximum independence and privacy. You’ll also have the option to stay in New Zealand’s motels, also known as motor inns or motor lodges. Very popular in New Zealand, this style of accommodation offers self-contained and serviced rooms or suites, along with convenient on-site parking, near main driving routes.
For those amongst you who enjoy staying in guest and hosted accommodation, you can choose from bed & breakfast accommodation and lodges. To experience the authentic Kiwi lifestyle you may also consider New Zealand farm stays and home stays. Breakfast is usually included in your guest and hosted accommodation tariff.
Finally, if you’re after luxury accommodation, there is a selection of luxury lodges, exclusive retreats and NZ boutique accommodation on offer. NZ luxury accommodation is of premium standard and you’ll enjoy top service and first-class locations.