Best Unique Stays in New Zealand

Fiordland Discovery offers a scenic overnight boat cruise around New Zealand's iconic Milford Sound. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the towering peaks and waterfalls, and spot local wildlife, including seals and penguins, from the boat. You can enjoy a soak in the on-board hot tub, or relax in your private heated cabin. Continental or cooked breakfasts and a 3-course dinner are provided. Additional beverages are available from the cash bar and complimentary tea/coffee is available throughout your cruise. Guests can also enjoy a variety of additional activities, including kayaking or tender-boat excursions. You can view the fascinating sea life beneath the surface with underwater footage captured by their Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV). Each cabin has an private bathroom and is individually climate controlled with both heating and air-conditioning. Round trip land transfers from both Queenstown or Te Anau are available upon request, for an additional charge.

- "Exceptional, fun, romantic, and memorable!" - "Beuteful and very good experience👍🏼🤗" - "Overnight cruse in Milford Sound" - "Great team, informative and good company & fab food" - "Jaw dropping experience!" - "A trip of a lifetime. Weather was wonderful, views amazing, saw fur seals and dolphins. Crew were attentive, loved the f" - "Do it !!!!!! Perfection !" - "Excellent compared to competitor experience available"

Campground with free parking, 6-minute walk to Ashburton Domain
Laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills are available at this smoke-free campground. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a TV in a common area.
All accommodations are soundproofed and offer DVD players and hair dryers. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Limited housekeeping is available.
Coronation Park offers 16 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

- "Very nice property. We stayed in a self-contained chalet. Great and friendly service," - "This was clean, well located and perfect for our stopover" - "Management and staff excellent.Great service.Well looked after.Thanks." - "Friendly staff generally top motel" - "Clean safe and kids friendly. Park is surrounded by lemon trees, Fijeio and flowers and.more. Easy to travel to Lake Tekapo or Mount cook. " - "Would stay there again. Safe, tidy and warm "

The Landing at The Boathouse - Opua Holiday Apartment, a property with a garden, is located in Opua, 6.4 km from Opua Forest, 6.3 km from Paihia Harbour, as well as 8.8 km from Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher, as well as a coffee machine. Haruru Falls is 13 km from the apartment, while Kemp House and Stone Store is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Bay of Islands Airport, 28 km from The Landing at The Boathouse - Opua Holiday Apartment.

Air Conditioner • Internet • Child Friendly • Parking

Campground with free parking, near Picton Ferry Terminal
Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free campground. WiFi in public areas is free.
All 4 accommodations offer free WiFi, dryers, and flat-screen TVs with digital channels.
Picton Campervan Park offers 4 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. This Picton campground provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Such a clean and well looked after property! I wasn't in a camper. But it was so well. Looked after and the guy what checked me in, well I just felt like the only guest (which I wasn't). Worth every penny. Thanks" - "It was really nice and cozy and everything was very clean during our stay (including the shared spaces). The owner was nice and the surrounding area was nice and quiet." - "The cabin was comfortable, all i needed for one night"

The Bridge at The Boathouse - Opua Holiday Apartment, a property with a garden, is set in Opua, 6.4 km from Opua Forest, 6.3 km from Paihia Harbour, as well as 8.8 km from Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher, as well as a coffee machine. Haruru Falls is 13 km from the apartment, while Kemp House and Stone Store is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Bay of Islands Airport, 28 km from The Bridge at The Boathouse - Opua Holiday Apartment.

Internet • View • Child Friendly • Air Conditioner • Parking • Ocean View

Cruise ship with free breakfast, steps from Milford Sound
This smoke-free cruise ship features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace. Continental breakfast is free. Additionally, a hot tub, self parking, and coffee/tea in a common area are onsite.
Fiordland Discovery offers 9 accommodations with air conditioning. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the cruise ship include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Our stay on this luxury boat in Milford Sound was absolutely unforgettable—easily a 5-star experience! The highlight was being on the water after all the tours had left, giving us an incredible sense of peace and exclusivity. Waking up surrounded by majestic mountains, with the soft sounds of nature and the peaceful morning mist, was simply magical. The wildlife sightings added to the charm, making every moment feel special. The food was outstanding, with each meal beautifully prepared and delicious, and the service was impeccable—attentive yet unobtrusive, ensuring we had everything we needed. To top it off, the beds were incredibly comfortable, allowing us to rest and recharge in total luxury. This experience in Milford Sound exceeded all our expectations, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect stay. Highly recommend!"

Boatsheds on the Bay, Waiheke Island is a recently renovated apartment in Ostend where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The apartment also offers facilities for disabled guests. Some accommodations include a terrace and a satellite flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as seating area. At the apartment complex, units include a private bathroom. Snorkeling, cycling, and fishing are possible within the area, and the apartment offers a private beach area. Wild on Waiheke is 2.3 miles from Boatsheds on the Bay, Waiheke Island. Auckland Airport is 27 miles from the property.

- "Felt like home" - "Lovely little converted boat shed on Waiheke. Good value accommodation" - "Great place would love to stay again!" - "Amazing winter getaway!" - "Loved it. All we needed for one night we stayed." - "A relaxing break." - "I had a lovely short stay on Waiheke, the weather was beautiful and Boatsheds on the Bay was the perfect place to stay a" - "Just the relaxing and beautiful unwind weekend we needed. Will definept stay again"

Campground in Waiheke Island with furnished balcony and pillowtop bed
A beach bar, a garden, and a picnic area are available at this campground. Self parking is free.
The accommodation features free WiFi, a furnished balcony, and a pillowtop bed. Egyptian cotton sheets, a coffee/tea maker, and a hair dryer are among the other amenities available to guests.
Guest accommodations at this campground offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Wonderful place to stay with spectacular views and vibe. No complaints besides it can get incredibly warm inside the yurt during the day. "

The Boatshed, Luxury Waterfront Accommodation is located in Raglan, just 28 miles from Waikato Stadium and 31 miles from Hamilton Gardens. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and bathrobes. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. Garden Place Hamilton is 29 miles from The Boatshed, Luxury Waterfront Accommodation, while Waikato Institute of Technology is 28 miles from the property. Hamilton Airport is 34 miles away.

- "Amazing relaxing place to stay with beautiful views." - "Stunning property, stunning location!" - "Fabulous property for couples to unwind and relax." - "Beautiful place we felt truely blessed being here" - "Awesome, would definitely book again." - "Perfect stay in Raglan" - "Perfect for weekend getaway" - "Absolutely perfect weekend getaway!" - "Beautiful inside and out." - "Oasis in a lovely setting, in a chilled town"

Beachfront campground in Coromandel with free parking
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and laundry facilities are available at this campground. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
All accommodations are individually decorated and offer free WiFi and hair dryers. Guests will find kitchens with ovens, stovetops, and dishwashers.
Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer stovetops, separate dining areas, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 47-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "One of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed. The beach was literally outside the back door of our cabin. Fantastic walks and spectacular sunsets." - "All round good and clean" - "Lovely site. Bathrooms seem recently renovated-they’re great. Very clean and nice location. Would definitely stay here again!" - "Had a great weekend in the standard glamping pod" - "Receptionist is a Gem, warm and friendly, always accommodating with a genuine smile"

Providing a garden, The Boatshed Big Manly provides accommodations in Whangaparaoa. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 2-minute walk from Big Manly Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the guest house. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The accommodation is non-smoking. Little Manly Beach is a 13-minute walk from The Boatshed Big Manly, while Auckland Harbour Bridge is 23 miles away. Auckland Airport is 38 miles from the property.

- "Elegant beach side stay" - "Amazing we didn’t want to leave!" - "High quality studio accommodation. Loved everything about it. Attention to detail 🌸🤗" - "The Boat Shed Big Msnly" - "Comfortable, relaxed and beautiful" - "Very relaxing after a very busy few weeks of travelling." - "Beautiful place" - "Home away from home."

Campground in Greytown with a seasonal outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court
An outdoor tennis court, a seasonal outdoor pool, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free campground. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
All accommodations are individually decorated and offer free WiFi and showers. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include coffee makers and electric kettles. Housekeeping is not available.
Greytown Campground offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Greytown campground provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Great place, lovely manager/staff, awesome communication. " - "Great place to stay, recommended, will stay again." - "There was good communication and the ability to check in late. The cabin was clean and tidy. " - "Lovely setting in amongst trees. Easy walk to lots of shops and dining spots." - "A really good place for the money, bathrooms and kitchen are pretty decent. Kitchen had pots and utensils and plates. Rooms with basic facilities, would like if they have small dustbins. "

Featuring a terrace, Hoki Boatshed Holiday Accommodation offers accommodations in Hokitika. The air-conditioned accommodation is 25 miles from Greymouth Train Station. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Hokitika Beach is a 7-minute walk away. Offering a balcony and mountain views, the spacious apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. A continental breakfast is available at the apartment. Hokitika Airport is 1.2 miles away.

View • Air Conditioner • Parking • Other • Balcony/Terrace • Internet • Security/Safety • Child Friendly

Campground in Whitianga with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this campground has a garden and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
All 9 accommodations have 2 bedrooms and feature free WiFi. Guests can appreciate conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, and other amenities include stovetops and TVs. Housekeeping is not available.
Whitianga Campground offers 9 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. This Whitianga campground provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Property is good for the stayers & specially family ad there's plenty of space for kids to play and roam within the property." - "The property suite our requirements very well. We liked that was clean, comfortable and quiet. Recommended " - "Peaceful and great to go kayaking to the beach from the property" - "Nice setting, there was no one at the offices, no communication, a mouse ran across the floor Overall we did enjoyed our stay. "

Boats n Brews is located in Taupo, just 26 miles from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 26 miles from The Hidden Valley. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Huka Prawn Park is 5.1 miles away and Volcanic Activity Centre is 5.4 miles from the vacation home. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Great Lake Convention Centre is 3 miles from the vacation home, while Taupo Events Centre is 3.5 miles from the property. Taupo Airport is 2.5 miles away.

- "Fabulous holiday home" - "We will be back" - "What a beautiful place to rest." - "Lovely homely feel with really comfortable beds & Nice art ." - "Cosy"

Lakefront campground in Maungatautari with free parking
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free campground has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Accommodations offer free WiFi and showers.
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain offers 10 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Great Venue fantastic scenery" - "Very good value. Wide open spaces outside for camping and regattas. Clean and tidy shared kitchen. Off-road cycling options right to the door. Friendly reception. Guests must clean their units before leaving (I agree) but it looks like it's not always done well." - "Great stay great place. Nice and clean" - "This place is absolutely beautiful, we wished we had stayed longer" - "Good time camping "

- "Staff was amazing, room was nice and tidy. Didn’t have great WiFi but we came for the beaches and scenery. Definitely will be staying here again! " - "A friendly environment with big playground for the kids." - "Perfect combo of play area for the child and en suite for the husband. " - "Friendly staff, facilities in good condition" - "Clean and had everything we needed" - "Was perfect for a family get away.... kids playground was awesome!! Very tidy and clean. If i had to make one complaint it would be the limited Wifi but wouldnt stop us staying there again."

Beachfront campground in Punakaiki with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free campground has a garden and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Accommodations offer refrigerators and showers.
Punakaiki Beach Camp offers 15 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Lovely hot water in the showers, close to the beach, lots of amenities. Great to be able to buy supper and coffee on site" - "Great little spot for exploring the area! Lovely cabin & great communal areas. Would recommend & love to stay again " - "Thankful for the option of a small cabin, as all the motels in the area were fully booked. Also, the coffee/eats/ice cream cart was wonderful. Really enjoyed the easy access to the beach!"

Campground with free parking, near Makorori Beach
A sauna, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area are available at this smoke-free campground. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills are onsite.
All 2 accommodations offer free WiFi, coffee makers, and electric kettles.
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This Makorori campground provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the campground include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "From arrival to departure we were very impressed with our treatment and the accommodation pod we had booked. There are only cafe facilities at the weekend therefore the need to travel for food and drink was unavoidable but it is only a short drive into Gisborne. The beaches close by are a surfers paradise so would certainly suit the adventurous person, though not myself. An all round excellent stay. " - "Great place on the ocean to see the sunrise"

A 24-hour business center, a conference center, and a microwave in a common area are available at this campground. Self parking is free. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. All 11 accommodations provide conveniences like microwaves and electric kettles, plus WiFi and private yards. Guests will also find showers and ironing boards. Housekeeping is available on request.

Laundry • Ocean View • Bedding/Linens • Kitchen • Balcony/Terrace • Pet Friendly • View