Curated luxury hotels in North Island

Located across the road from Lake Taupo, a 1 minute walk to cafes, restaurants and shops, Absolute Lake View Motel features a heated indoor pool (30 degrees) a deep hot tub & sauna. Free random car-parking and wifi provided.

Facilities at Absolute Lake View Motel Taupo include a guest laundry and barbecue area. The owners can assist in booking local day tours, including visits to Rotorua and skiing trips.

Each room has tea/coffee making facilities and in-room heating. Some rooms feature a private balcony and views of Lake Taupo as well as across the lake to the mountains, including Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe Mountain. Rooms with kitchenette facilities are also available. Cook tops and cooking equipment are available upon request. Most rooms have air-conditioning.

Absolute Lake View Motel is less than 10 minutes’ drive to Taupo Airport. The property offers a free airport pick up service. The Whakapapa ski fields of Mount Ruapehu are only 1.3 hours drive away.

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and Free WiFi, Le Chalet Suisse Motel Taupo is just a 2-minute walk from New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupo.

Le Chalet Suisse Motel is located just 5 minutes’ walk from Taupo Town Centre. It is a 10-minute drive to both Huka Falls and Taupo Domestic Airport. Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley is a 40-minute drive away.

The motel features stunning lake views from all apartments. Some rooms have a private balcony and a spa bath. A flat-screen TV, refrigerator, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided.

Guests can enjoy a range of activities at Lake Taupo such as fishing, water skiing and windsurfing. General supply stores are located nearby.

Alpine Lake Motel offers modern self-contained accommodation in the centre of Taupo. The property features barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free car parking.

The spacious rooms at Alpine Lake Lodge are air conditioned and feature under-floor heating, satellite TV and DVD players. All units have kitchen facilities. Most rooms also have a private spa bath.

Facilities include a guest laundry and secure parking for motorcycles and bikes.

Alpine Lake Motel is located within 10 minutes’ walk to a number of shops, restaurants and lake activities.

Timber Trail Lodge in Waimiha has 4-star accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Free private parking is available and the hotel also offers bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Waimiha, like cycling.

Hamilton Airport is 127 km from the property.

Panorama Motor Inn is just 5 minutes’ drive from Te Kuiti Train Station. A kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator is standard in some rooms. The property offers free WiFi upto 500MB, after which guests can get extra WiFi at an additional fee.

Panorama Motor Inn Te Kuiti is 5 minutes’ drive from Brook Park, and 20 minutes’ drive from Waitomo. Hamilton Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

Each room has a toaster, tea and coffee maker and electric blankets.

The restaurant serves local dishes, and specialises in steaks and seafood. The bar offers a wide range of cocktails, beers and local wines.

Located in Rotorua (Whakarewarewa), Alpin Motel & Conference Centre is a 3-minute walk from Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and 13 minutes by foot from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. This golf aparthotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Tamaki Maori Village.

Set in spacious park-like surroundings, Wylie Court Motor Lodge features a heated swimming pool. All accommodation includes free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Most accommodation offers a private spa or plunge pool.

Just a 10-minute walk from the centre of Rotorua, Wylie Court Motel Lodge is a 15-minute drive from Rotorua Airport. Whakarewarewa Thermal Village is only 1 km away.

All accommodation includes heating, ironing facilities and a sofa. Guests have access to shared laundry facilities.

Set in Rotorua, within 3 km of Rotorua International Stadium and 12 km of Paradise Valley Springs, Apex On Fenton Motel offers accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 16 km from Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park, 23 km from Waimangu Volcanic Valley and 3 km from Kuirau Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from Buried Village.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some boast city views. At the motel each room comes with a seating area.

Skyline Rotorua is 6.6 km from Apex On Fenton Motel, while Mount Ngongotaha Reserve is 14 km from the property. Rotorua Regional Airport is 8 km away.

Featuring rooms with a spa bath and free Wi-Fi, Silver Fern Rotorua is just 1 kilometre from Rotorua Golf Club. It features a hot tub and a day spa. Free parking is available on site.

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa is 10 minutes’ drive from the famous Polynesian Spa and Mitai Maori Village. Rotorua Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

All rooms have a kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. Each modern room includes cable TV, a DVD player and electric blankets. Some rooms have access to a shared balcony.

Guests can relax on the sunny terrace, or enjoy a meal in the barbecue area. The property also offers free bicycle rental, free DVD rental and a tour desk.

Guests can relax in their own private spa pool at Baden Lodge Motel - PRIVATE SPA Bath Rotorua. All accommodation includes full kitchen facilities, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

Baden Lodge Motel - PRIVATE SPA Bath is located in the heart of Rotorua with shops, restaurant and cafes on your doorstep. It is just a 15-minute drive to Rotorua Airport. Whakarewarewa Thermal Village is a 20-minute walk away.

Each studio and apartment includes separate bedrooms, heated towel rails and electric blankets. You will find a microwave, refrigerator and electric stove in your private kitchen.

Located next to Rotorua's Arawa Racecourse, Arawa Park Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT features panoramic views across the racecourse and the city. Guests enjoy access to free WiFi and car parking.

Arawa Park Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT is 4 minutes’ drive from the Rotorua city centre, Rotorua Convention Centre and the Whakarewarewa thermal pools. It is a 15-minute drive from the airport.

The comfortable rooms are spacious and offer a 50-inch Smart TV. The deluxe rooms feature a private balcony. Guests also have access to a well-equipped fitness centre.

Featuring a waterfall and palm trees, the Atrium Restaurant is situated in a courtyard and offers dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Urban Lounge Sleepery is located in the town centre and overlooks Kuirau Geothermal Park. It is a 2-minute walk from the lake. The hostel features an heated outdoor swimming pool and free parking subject to availability.

This Sleepery features co-working and co-living spaces that create a sense of belonging along with a thermally heated pool to make your trip special in every way.

This is the perfect setting with an abundance of geothermal activity, sporting facilities and natural beauty. We are a short 3-minute stroll away from the city centre where all the cafes, restaurants, bars, shopping and retail outlets will ensure a very memorable stay in Rotorua.

The Red Rock Motel offers comfortable accommodation just 15 minutes’ walk from the Rotorua city centre. It features a thermally heated swimming pool, free WiFi internet access and free parking.

All rooms at the Red Rock Rotorua come with satellite TV and a safety deposit box. Each room has a kitchenette or kitchen and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms also have luxurious massage showers and a balcony.

Guests can relax in the hotel’s mineral spa pool. The barbecue area is the perfect place for a casual get-together with friends. The tour desk can help guests with travel arrangements.

Red Rock Thermal Motel is located opposite Kuirau Park, which features walking tracks and boiling mud pools. Guests also have private access to the popular Utahina Trout Stream for fishing.

The Rocks Motel is located by the waterfront, just 5 minutes’ drive from Napier city centre. It offers free Wi-Fi and a free car parking.

All rooms feature basic cooking facilities, LCD TV and a work desk. Some have a hot tub or claw-foot bathtub.

Facilities include a laundry services. The tour desk can arrange local activities, such as Hawkes Bay wine tours.

It is 10 minutes' walk to West Quay, offering many dining options.

The Rocks Motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Napier Airport. Located opposite Westshore Beach on the Ahuriri Estuary, guests can try kayaking, windsurfing, swimming and sailing.

Overlooking the waterfront, The Crown Hotel offers stylish boutique accommodation in Ahuriri, just 5 minutes’ drive from Napier city centre. Guests receive access to a restaurant, fitness centre and complimentary, unlimited WiFi.

The Crown Hotel Napier features the original heritage-listed hotel building, restored to reflect the style of the Art Deco era. The newer 4-storey complex features studios and suites with ocean views and modern furnishings. All accommodation includes underfloor heating, iPod dock and an LCD TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms feature luxurious fittings and a hairdryer. Tea/coffee making facilities and a work desk are provided.

Milk & Honey Restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Hotel overlooking the ocean.

Additional hotel amenities include complimentary car parking, daily newspapers and laundry facilities. Those travelling with babies receive a free gift pack containing a change mat, toys and baby products. The Crown Hotel is an 8-minute drive from Hawke’s Bay Airport and 5 minutes' drive from the Botanical Gardens.

This boutique 5-star bed and breakfast features a heated swimming pool with sun loungers, a billiards room with a full-size billiards table and a large fireplace. There is free Wi-Fi access throughout the property.

Situated in a quiet location, McHardy Lodge offers views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountain ranges. Beauty therapies, manicures, pedicures and relaxation massage can be arranged in the privacy of your room.

Each suite at McHardy Lodge Napier features luxurious beds, quality linen and a refrigerator with free refreshments. All suites offer a spacious bathroom which includes fluffy bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Guests can relax in the guest lounge which offers a fireplace, cable TV, DVD player and broadband internet access.

Napier city centre is a 5-minute drive from McHardy Lodge. It is a 10-minute drive to Napier Airport.

Just a 5-minute drive from the heart of Napier, Bella Tuscany Motor Lodge offers free WiFi. The air-conditioned guest rooms feature Mediterranean-style décor and a TV with satellite channels. Guests enjoy free onsite parking.

Bella Tuscany Motel is a 7-minute drive from Mission Estate Winery. Both Napier Beach and Hawke’s Bay Airport are within a 10-minute drive away.

Located on the ground floor, each room features a microwave, a refrigerator and toaster. All rooms include an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and towels. Bed linen and ironing facilities are provided.

Some rooms offer a fully equipped kitchen or garden views.

Airport and bus station transfers can be arranged. Other facilities include a small DVD library and a communal terrace.

Overlooking Hawke’s Bay, Beachfront Motel offers self-contained studios and apartments, each with a spa bath and full kitchen. Just 5 minutes’ walk from the famous National Aquarium, it includes free on-site parking. Guests receive 500MB of free WiFi per stay.

Located on Marine Parade, Beachfront Motel Napier is 5 minutes’ walk from Napier city centre and 10 minutes’ walk from Hawke’s Bay Museum. Hawke’s Bay Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

All apartments have a kitchen with microwave and refrigerator. Each is decorated in warm colours, and most have a private balcony with lovely ocean views.

The tour desk can provide advice on day trips, wineries and restaurants. The motel also has a guest laundry and luggage storage facilities.

Overlooking Hawke’s Bay, Nautilus offers stylish rooms with a spa bath and a private balcony or patio. This Art Deco inspired hotel has an on-site restaurant that is open for breakfast and dinner. Guests receive free Wi-Fi during their stay.

Nautilus Napier is 5 minutes’ walk from Centennial Gardens and the National Aquarium of New Zealand. Napier Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

A kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities is standard in all rooms. Each air-conditioned room features a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV.

The tour desk can book winery tours and trips to Gannet Beach and Napier Prison. The hotel also offers dry cleaning and luggage storage facilities.

Featuring stunning bay views, Burtons Restaurant serves modern New Zealand cuisine with European and Pacific Rim influences. The bar features a wide range of local Hawke's Bay wines.

The Mayfair is located in Hastings, 18 km from McLean Park and 1.5 km from Splash Planet. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with pool view.

Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All guest rooms will provide guests with a toaster.

Pania of the Reef Statue is 19 km from the hotel, while Bluff Hill Lookout is 21 km away. Hawke's Bay Airport is 21 km from the property.