Curated luxury hotels in North Island

Offering a stunning waterfront location, Bay Vista Waterfront Motel features accommodation alongside Picton's beautiful Waikawa Bay. It is 5 minutes drive from Picton township but only a 5 minute walk to the the local restaurant located at Waikawa Marina. All accommodations boast a patio with panoramic waterfront views.

The spacious apartments feature an LCD TV with 50+ satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen.

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel provides free private parking for cars and trailer boats.

Overlooking the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds, we’re just moments from Waikawa Bay Marina, the ferry terminal, and Picton’s vibrant centre. With cosy accommodation, an on-site eatery and bar, and versatile meeting spaces, we’ve everything you need for a fuss-free stay.

Enjoy the fresh air with a dip in Edit Picton's outdoor swimming pool. You can also try the fine cuisine served in the maritime-themed Chartroom Restaurant, open for breakfast daily and open for dinner from October to April. Relax with a drink at the Boatshed Bar, with views over the charming harbour. Open seasonally from October to April; currently closed for winter.

Edit Picton lies just a short distance outside Picton city centre. A kilometre away you can catch the scenic TranzCoastal railway, running down to Christchurch - a great way to see dolphins and whales in their natural habitat.

Escape To Picton Boutique Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Picton. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Picton Memorial Park Beach.

At the hotel all rooms are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms come with a kettle, while some rooms also offer a balcony and others also have sea views. All guest rooms feature a desk.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at Escape To Picton Boutique Hotel.

There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area.

Shelley Beach is 500 metres from the accommodation. Marlborough Airport is 34 km from the property.

Aldan Lodge offers self-contained accommodation just 4 minutes’ walk from the Picton waterfront and 8 minutes’ walk from Picton Railway Station. It features barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free parking.

All units at the Aldan Inn come with a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette and ironing facilities. A flat-screen TV with 50+ satellite channels and a DVD player are provided. Each unit includes a work desk and some apartments also have a hot tub.

Guests at the Aldan Lodge can get travel advice from the tour desk. The hotel also offers guest laundry services and a free car wash. Luggage storage can be arranged upon request.

The Aldan Lodge is within 4 minutes’ walk of a number of shops, cafés and restaurants. The Picton Ferry Interislander Terminal is a 14-minute walk away. The historical Edwin Fox ship is just an 8-minute walk.

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.

Featuring a garden and a bar, Riverside Hotel Marlborough is located in Blenheim. With a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Free private parking is available and the hotel also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Each room includes a kettle, while selected rooms have a terrace and others also offer mountain views. All units in Riverside Hotel Marlborough are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Marlborough Airport is 6 km away.

Waterfront motel is offering accommodation in Blenheim. Each accommodation at the 4-star motel has river views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The motel offers both free WiFi and free private parking.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All rooms include a safety deposit box, while certain rooms also offer a balcony. All units in the motel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at Waterfront motel can enjoy a continental breakfast.

You can play darts at the accommodation.

Marlborough Airport is 7 km from the property.

Set 44 km from Gibbs Farm, Wharfe Cottage provides accommodation in Wellsford. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 36 km from Sculptureum.

The chalet with a terrace and garden views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Whangarei Airport is 86 km away.

Zatori has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and water sports facilities in Collingwood. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot tub. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a garden view.

The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Zatori also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms have a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

The accommodation offers a barbecue. Guests at Zatori will be able to enjoy activities in and around Collingwood, like canoeing.

Nelson Airport is 128 km from the property.

Situated on a 10-acre property, 18 km north of Takaka, Adrift In Golden Bay- Absolute Beachfront Villas Cottages & Apartments offers access to a private beach. Free Wi-Fi is available at the property.

All rooms at Adrift In Golden Bay- Absolute Beachfront Villas come with open-plan living areas, beach views and outdoor barbecue facilities

Guests can arrange day trips to the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks at the tour desk.

Located in Nelson, 600 metres from Trafalgar Park, Riverlodge Motel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a garden. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a mountain view.

At the motel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Each room is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen equipped with an oven. Guest rooms in Riverlodge Motel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

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

Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson is 1.1 km from Riverlodge Motel. Nelson Airport is 7 km away.

Centrally located in Nelson, the 4-star Rutherford Hotel is within easy walking distance of the city’s main shopping streets and the landmark cathedral. Guests will enjoy complimentary WiFi.

The hotel has 113 spacious and comfortable guest rooms, which are decorated in a modern, contemporary style. Each room has a modern en suite bathroom with complimentary Manuka Spa Toiletries.

Oceano Restaurant and Port O Call Bar are Open for Breakfast, Dinner, Bar Meals and Drinks.

The Rutherford Hotel Nelson is well-placed for cycling and exploring the sandy beaches, blue seas and mountains of the surrounding area. A number of art galleries are also in the vicinity.

- New and improved Rutherford Hotel Nelson -

In an effort to better serve our guests, Rutherford Hotel Nelson is proud to announce a refurbishment project. Your stay will soon be even more enhanced by upgraded landscaping, guestrooms, lobby, restaurant and bar as well as a new gym and new conference rooms.

We are excited to give our guests a better experience than ever before. Whether you will be travelling for business or for leisure, or coming to our hotel to host an event, the beautification will enhance your stay in Nelson.

During the refurbishment process, the hotel will stay open, and we’ll try our best to minimise the nuisance to our guests. Some noise might occur during business hours from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday.

The refurbishment will be finalised by end of 2025.

Situated in Mangawhai, 2.4 km from Mangawhai Heads Beach, Aotearoa Surf Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk. The hotel has family rooms.

The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms include a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and some have garden views. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at Aotearoa Surf Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mangawhai, like hiking and cycling.

Whangarei Airport is 67 km from the property.

Located 5 minutes' walk to the beautiful Tahunanui beach and 8 minute' drive to central Nelson, Apex Motorlodge offers an outdoor swimming pool. Local shops, cafes and restaurants are within walking distance.

This property features guest laundry and guests receive free WiFi ,and on-site parking . A delicious continental breakfast can be arranged for an additional charge.

All rooms features a flat screen satellite TV, SKY TV with 50+ Channels, free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette with fridge, microwave and tea-coffee making facilities. A delicious continental breakfast is also available for an additional charge.

The property can assist you with arranging kayaking, visits to local wineries and trips to the Abel Tasman National Park. Enjoy a nice beach walk at Tahunanui and check out Nelson Fun Park. Apex Motel is 4 minutes’ drive from Nelson Golf Links Course.

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel consists of Castles Units and Garden Units. It offers self-contained accommodation with a flat-screen TV and unlimited free WiFi access. Just 6 minutes’ walk from beautiful Tahunanui Beach.

Complimentary tea, coffees and sugar replenished daily. Free barbecue facilities are available in the garden area.

All heated rooms include a well-equipped kitchen or kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator.

Castles Motel & Driftwood Motel is 5 minutes’ walk from Nelson Fun Park Hydro slide. Nelson Golf Links is 5 minutes’ drive and 10 minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport and Nelson’s city centre. Abel Tasman National Park is 45-minute drive away.

Situated in Nelson, within 1.2 km of Tahunanui Beach and 5.1 km of Trafalgar Park, Abelia Motor Lodge features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.3 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

At the motel, rooms have a desk, a balcony with a mountain view, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Abelia Motor Lodge offers some rooms that have a terrace, and every room has a kettle. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Nelson Airport is 2 km from the property.

Bella Vista Nelson offers self-contained accommodation with satellite TV, only a 5-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach. Transfers to and from Nelson Airport are available for guests, subject to availability.

Facilities at Bella Vista Nelson include a guest laundry, BBQ area and children’s playground. Guests can borrow a DVD player from the reception desk.

Apartments with spa bath are available.

Continental breakfast is available and can be delivered to the guest rooms. Nelson city centre is less than 10 minutes’ drive away. It is only 3 km to Nelson Airport.

With a stay at Saxton Lodge in Nelson (Stoke), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Pic's Peanut Butter World and 13 minutes by foot from McCashin's Brewery. This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Marsden Recreation Ground and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Greenmeadows Park.

Gladstone Motel is a 5 star property in Richmond. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast on request.

All rooms have a Kitchenette with cooking facilities, King size beds, spacious Bathroom, Sky TV and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms feature a spa bath.

A variety of restaurants and The Richmond Mall are a 5 minute walk from the property. Gladstone Motel is also located nearby national parks and bicycle trails. Nelson is 14 km from the motel, while Motueka is 34 km away. Nelson Airport is 11 km from Gladstone Motel.

Located on the Kauri Coast, the Parkview Motel features a pool and barbecue facilities. The property is just 2 minutes’ drive from the town’s centre and a 15-minute walk from Northern Wairoa River. Free Wi-Fi is available.

All rooms have a full kitchen facilities, a dining area and a flat-screen TV with 50+ satellite channels. Private bathroom includes a hairdryer.

Guests are welcome to self-cater or visit Dargaville’s restaurants 2 minutes’ drive away.

The property offers children's playground with a trampoline and a set of swings. Tour desk can book boat trips and visits to the local farm show upon request.