Curated luxury hotels in Oceania

Situated in Twizel in the Canterbury region, Ruakahu Lodge - Private Lodge in Ben Ohau - Twizel features a garden. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the chalet free of charge.

The spacious chalet has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Guests at Ruakahu Lodge - Private Lodge in Ben Ohau - Twizel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Twizel, like cycling.

Wanaka Airport is 144 km from the property.

Aston Court Motel is located 10 minutes’ walk from Blenheim’s town centre. It is ideally placed for exploring the Marlborough wine region. The Picton Ferry Terminal is 25-minutes’ drive away. Guests receive unlimited free Wi-Fi per stay.

The studios and apartments at Aston Court Blenheim offer self-catering facilities including a microwave, ceramic cooktop and toaster. All air conditioned accommodation also offer a TV with more than 50 satellite and digital channels.

As well as an on-site bar, Aston Court has barbecue facilities for casual, outdoor dining. Numerous cafes, bars and restaurants can also be found within a short walk of the hotel.

Set in lovely gardens just 5 minutes' walk from Te Anau city centre, Birchwood Cottages offers self-contained units with a private patio and views of the Fiordland Mountains. It provides free WiFi.

Situated on the edge of Lake Te Anau, Birchwood Cottages is a 2-hour drive to Milford Sound, a scenic alpine drive. Lake Manapouri and Doubtful Sound are 20 minutes away by car.

Set among birch trees, the cottages offer a modern kitchen and satellite TV. Each cottage also includes its own private barbecue facilities.

Guests can enjoy fishing and hiking in the cottages’ natural surroundings. The property can book tours to Milford Sound, and discounted group bookings can be arranged.

Birchwood Cottages offers free parking and free landline phone calls to Australia and New Zealand. Computers are also available for guests' use.

Boasting barbecue facilities and views of lake, Marakura Deluxe Motel is set in Te Anau, less than 1 km from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Each accommodation at the 5-star motel has mountain views and free WiFi. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

At the motel all rooms have air conditioning, a desk, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a terrace with a city view. Each room includes a kettle, while some rooms also offer a kitchen with an oven. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Marakura Deluxe Motel offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Te Anau, like hiking and cycling.

Popular points of interest near Marakura Deluxe Motel include Fiordland Cinema, Ivon Wilson Park and Lake Henry.

Offering free unlimited WiFi and free on-site parking, The Lakes Motel is located in the heart of the Mackenzie Country, in Twizel, just 100m from Ben Ohau Golf Course. It features self-contained apartments with kitchenettes and a patio.

Each unit has a radiator for heat and an air-conditioner along with a kitchenette, a dining setting and cable TV.

The Lakes Motel is only a 45 minute drive from Aoraki Mount Cook Heritage Park, which offers activities such as skiing, boating, rock and mountain climbing. Twizel is home to several lakes, hiking trails and fishing.

Located in the heart of Queenstown's city centre, Luxe Suites & Apartments offers spacious motel rooms and self-contained apartments. Most accommodation offer lake or mountain views. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

Family-owned and operated, Queenstown Luxe Suites & Apartments is a few minutes' walk from Lake Wakatipu, as well as award-winning restaurants and cafes, pubs, night clubs, shopping, recreational and sightseeing events.

The Luxe Suites & Apartments staff are locals, and can provide all the knowledge you need to make your holiday to Queenstown fun-filled, exciting and worthwhile.

Each of the 12 self-contained apartments overlook the famous views of Queenstown. All are fully equipped to make your holiday in Queenstown rewarding and relaxing.

Luxe Suites & Apartments is easy walk from shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Coffee, tea and fresh milk are provided on arrival.

The Crowne Plaza Queenstown is centrally located, being only a short walk to Queenstown’s main streets and a 4-minute walk to the beach. With views overlooking Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown’s Remarkable mountain range, you can enjoy the Queenstown’s beautiful scenery right from the doorstep of the hotel.

All rooms at the Crowne Plaza Queenstown have a balcony offering either a courtyard, mountain or lakeside view. The rooms are contemporary designed to provide comfort, with seating areas, dedicated desk and work space, flat-screen satellite TV, and complimentary WiFi.

With an on-site restaurant and bar, you can dine in the lobby restaurant, threesixty, in the comfort of the hotel. Enjoy international cuisine while soaking up the views of Lake Wakatipu or sit back and enjoy a locally renowned Central Otago Pinot Noir in the lounge and bar area.

The Sleep Advantage program helps to ensure guests get a good night’s sleep with aromatherapy kits, premium bedding, and a guaranteed wake-up call on request.

Guests can enjoy the fully equipped hotel fitness centre. There is complimentary, secure heated storage for skis, boards, and snow gear. During the summer months, guests can relax and enjoy a drink and live performances in the outdoor courtyard every Friday and Saturday. Valet car parking services are available for guests at an additional charge.

Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown is a beautifully restored Victorian villa situated just 500 metres from the centre of Queenstown. Guests receive free WiFi and secure on-site car parking.

Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown has 7 luxury rooms all individually decorated and furnished, with views over Lake Wakatipu, Skyline Hill or the beautiful garden. Each suite features quality Hungarian goose down bedding, Egyptian cotton towelling and bathrobes. Each suite also has a commercial grade coffee grinder to go with freshly roasted coffee beans.

Guests can enjoy a full breakfast each morning, including homemade sourdough bread, raspberry and chia seed pots and free range bacon, eggs and a variety of other items. Homemade specialities can be enjoyed during the day and a selection of drinks and canapés are available before dinner.

Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown is within walking distances of Queenstown’s vibrant cafes, shops, and restaurants. It is 500 metres from the shores of Lake Wakatipu and an equal distance from the Skyline Gondola and Luge base. Queenstown Airport is 12 minutes drive away.

Featuring a bar and views of city, The Carlin Boutique Hotel is located in Queenstown, 1.2 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge. Providing a restaurant, the property also has free bikes, as well as a fitness centre and a sauna. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel features a hot tub and evening entertainment.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, all units at The Carlin Boutique Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are fitted with a terrace. All rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a seating area.

Guests at The Carlin Boutique Hotel can enjoy an à la carte breakfast.

The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel.

The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.

Popular points of interest near The Carlin Boutique Hotel include Queenstown Resort College, Queenstown Hill and Queenstown Lakes District Library. Queenstown Airport is 7 km away.

The Spire Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel located in the heart of Queenstown. Just 2 minutes' walk from the shores of Lake Wakatipu, it offers rooms with free WiFi, a balcony and a gas fireplace.

The Spire Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Skyline Gondola and a 5-minute walk from Queenstown Gardens. It is a 20-minute drive from Millbrook Golf Course and Coronet Peak Ski Fields. Queenstown Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

All rooms offer a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with a 2-person vanity, a bathtub and a separate shower.

Guests enjoy access to a nearby fitness centre, a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Offering free on-site parking, Arrowtown Motel is 1km from Arrowtown's popular restaurants, cafes and shops. All accommodation offers a patio with outdoor seating, free-to-air channels and apps. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi.

Known for its history as a gold-mining town, Arrowtown is 15 minutes’ drive from Queenstown Airport. Arrowtown Motel is 20 minutes’ drive from the Coronet Peak ski fields. Lake Wanaka is a scenic 50-minute drive away.

Each of the renovated studios and apartments offer heating, electric blankets, a refrigerator and a dining setting. A private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and guest toiletries is standard in all accommodation.

On-site facilities include a guest laundry.

Only 2 minutes’ walk from the centre of Queenstown, Caples Court offers rooms with kitchenette facilities and 5GB of free WiFi provided daily on up to 10 devices. Free parking is available on site.

Caples Court Queenstown is only 5 minutes’ walk from the lovely Queenstown Gardens, a great place to relax and enjoy views of the surrounding area. Queenstown Airport is a 10-minute drive away and The Remarkables Ski Area a 40-minute drive from away.

Adventure seekers can book white water rafting trips, bungy jumping and canyon swings with the tour desk. A guest laundry, ski lockers, bike and luggage storage areas are available.

All rooms are heated and most rooms feature a private patio with views of the city and Lake Wakatipu. All include a refrigerator, microwave and a TV with satellite channels.

Featuring a free express start breakfast, free high-speed WiFi and a choice of pillows in your room, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown boasts views over the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu and out to the Remarkables Mountain Range.

The hotel features spacious suites with a separate lounge area and a kitchenette. At the centre of the outdoor alfresco terrace is an inviting fire pit, where you can enjoy local craft beers or a central Otago Pinot Noir. Guests can also relax in the sauna or heated dryroom, and facilities include a gym available 24/7.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Queenstown is located just a 5-minute walk from the city centre where you can enjoy shopping and entertainment. There are nearby popular ski destinations such as Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mount Cardrona and Treble Cone as well as Jacks Point Golf Course, The Hills Golf Club and Central Otago’s famous vineyards, so guests can enjoy New Zealand’s great outdoors nearby their accommodation.

The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 7 km from Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown.

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Lake Wakatipu, Autoline Motel Queenstown offers self-contained accommodation with a spa bath or a private balcony with mountain views. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

The air-conditioned apartments have under-floor heating and a well-equipped kitchenette with a stove, a microwave and a refrigerator. Each apartment has a 42-inch flat-screen TV and satellite channels.

Motel Autoline Queenstown is 5 minutes’ drive from the Skyline Gondola, and 20 minutes’ drive from Arrowtown. The Coronet Peak Ski Area is a 25-minute drive away.

The St James Premium Accommodation is a 5 minutes’ walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, restaurants and shops. Most accommodation overlooks Chisholm Park with views towards the mountains.

All accommodation has double-glazed windows, balconies or patios, under floor heating, heated towel rail, heat-pump, air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Executive units and 1-bedroom suites have a spa bath. The Mt Isobel and St James suites have a gas fireplace.

Other facilities include a guest laundry, a free DVD library and free use of towels for the thermal pools.

Smoking Free Property (No Cigarettes or Vaping inside the property or in the balcony/ patio of the rooms)

Featuring a garden, Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge is set in Hanmer Springs and also provides a bar and barbecue facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the motel every room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Every room comes with a kettle, while selected rooms include a patio and others also provide guests with mountain views. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

At Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hanmer Springs, like hiking and skiing.

Christchurch International Airport is 130 km away.

Bella Vista Hanmer Springs is located on the right as you enter Hanmer Springs Village. It offers modern studios and family units with access to an on-site tennis court.

Each unit at Bella Vista Hanmer Springs has 50 satellite TV channels. All studios have a kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities and microwaves.

The property is just 10 minutes' stroll to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa and the cafes and bars in the centre of the village.

There is an 18-hole golf course close by. Forest walks and Tarndale Reserve are directly behind the motel.

Located in Queenstown, 2.9 km from Queenstown Event Centre, Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room is equipped with a kettle, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer mountain views. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is available at Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park.

Skyline Gondola and Luge is 9.2 km from the accommodation, while The Remarkables is 17 km away. Queenstown Airport is a few steps from the property.

Set within the Burkes Pass gateway to Mackenzie Country, Burkes Pass Country Motels is centrally located for skiing at Mt Dobson and Roundhill and day trips to Mt Cook. Guests enjoy free WiFi and views of the surrounding Rollesby Range and Mt Burgess.

Burkes Pass Country Motels is a 15-minute or a 22 km scenic drive from either Lake Tekapo or Fairlie, both of which offers a supermarket and range of restaurants. Mackenzie Pass and the Mackenzie Memorial are a 30-minute drive away.

Being surrounded by mountains, there is no mobile phone reception, so guests are assured a relaxing stay. Some shared facilities are provided, including flat-screen TVs, electric frying pans and rice cookers. Plunger coffee and magazines are provided.

The outdoor dining area offers BBQ facilities and a picnic area, ideal for dinner under the stars.

All accommodation is located on the ground floor, offering easy access to the free on-site parking area. Each apartment features a sofa, a TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Private rooms offer access to shared bathroom facilities.

Situated in the picturesque Canterbury high country, Fable Terrace Downs Resort features all day dining, an 18 hole golf course and a range of outdoor activities. The villas have open-plan living spaces with gas fires. Guests can enjoy free on-site parking.

The cafe serves a menu of local produce and offers panoramic views of the mountains from breakfast to evening meals.

Fable Terrace Downs Resort also has tennis courts and a fitness centre onsite.

Local activities near Terrace Downs include jet boating, clay-bird shooting, archery, mountain biking, golfing, quad biking, four-wheel-driving and fishing.

Terrace Downs is a 60-minute drive through the countryside from Christchurch International Airport. Lake Coleridge is a 25-minute drive away. It is a 35-minute drive to Methven and Mt Hutt Village.