Curated luxury hotels in North Island

With a stay at Beach Street Motel Apartments in New Plymouth (Fitzroy), you'll be a 3-minute walk from East End Reserve and 9 minutes by foot from Fitzroy Beach. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Fitzroy Golf Club and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Te Rewa Rewa Bridge.

Featuring free Wi-Fi, an outdoor thermally heated swimming pool, and rooms with private spa pools, Sport of Kings Motel is just 10 minutes' walk from Te Puia Thermal Reserve. Guests enjoy 1 free parking space per room, and BBQ facilities set amongst landscaped gardens.

Sport of Kings Rotorua is 5 minutes’ drive from central Rotorua and Polynesian Spa, 10 minutes’ drive from Rotorua Airport and 5 minutes ride to world famous mountain biking trails at Te Puia Geyserfield and the Whakarewarewa Forest.

All rooms have a kitchen or kitchenette, a private en suite bathroom, thermally heated hot water, and individually controlled thermal heating. There is a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and free DVD hire is available. Comfortable recliner chairs are included in most rooms. Guests enjoy free unlimited filtered water.

Sport Of Kings Motel also offers a guest laundry, and a free bike wash area and storage.

With a stay at Colonial Lodge Motel, you'll be centrally located in Taupō, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This beach motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.

Located in Cambridge, Huntington Stables Retreat Accommodation is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Grassroots Trust Velodrome and Lake Karapiro. This luxury hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from St. Peter's School and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Mystery Creek Events Centre.

With a stay at Barclay Motel in Hamilton (Whitiora), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Prodrive Golf and Whitiora Bible Church. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Waikato River and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from FMG Stadium Waikato.

The Tauranga on the Waterfront is situated in a quiet street, less than 5 minutes' walk from the town's shops, restaurants and bars. Some accommodation offers uninterrupted water views. Free high-speed WiFi and on-site parking is available.

All rooms at The Tauranga on the Waterfront feature a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities as well as a TV with satellite channels. The well-appointed private bathrooms offer NZ-made toiletries. Ground floor rooms include a balcony with a table and chairs, while the upstairs rooms boast floor to ceiling windows.

A guest laundry facility is available, and dry cleaning services can be arranged. Luggage storage is provided.

With a stay at Albert Court Motor Lodge in Hamilton (Hamilton East), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Waikato and Waikato River. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Memorial Park and 0.7 mi (1 km) from Southern Cross Hospital.

A stay at Hacienda Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Palmerston North, within a 15-minute walk of City Library and The Square. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Community Leisure Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Palmerston North Convention Centre.

With a stay at Abode on Courtenay Motor Inn, you'll be centrally located in New Plymouth – a 9-minute walk from Pukekura Park and 10 minutes by foot from Coastal Walkway. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Saint Mary's Church and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Puke Ariki.

Just 300 metres from the lakefront of Waipahihi Bay, Little Haven formerly 52 on Rifle Motel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub. The self-contained apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy a children's playground and a games room.

Little Haven formerly 52 on Rifle Motel is 3 minutes' drive from central Taupo. It is 10 minutes' drive from Huka Falls. Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley is 30 minutes' drive away.

Each apartment has a dining setting, a lounge area and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can share a meal in the outdoor BBQ area. Free parking is provided on-site.

Located in Pukawa, The Oreti Collection- By Vacations in Paradise is on the waterfront – a 3-minute drive from Lake Taupō and 8 minutes from Tokaanu Thermal Pools. This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Kuratau Jetty and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Tongariro National Park.

With a stay at Camelot on Ulster, you'll be centrally located in Hamilton, within a 10-minute drive of University of Waikato and Whitiora Bible Church. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from FMG Stadium Waikato and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Waikato River.

Located in Havelock North (Anderson Park), Village Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Birdwoods Gallery and Village Vineyards. This spa motel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Black Barn Vineyards and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Arataki Honey Visitor Centre.

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Turangi town centre, Creel Lodge is a 4.5-star Qualmark rated motel offering self-contained suites with a private patio and BBQ facilities.

Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are within 5 minutes’ drive from Creel Lodge. The Tongariro National Park’s ski fields and walking trails are 40 minutes’ drive away.

Each suite is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and features a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. The fully equipped kitchen includes an oven, a stove and a microwave.

A variety of cafés and restaurants are within 5 minutes’ walk of the property. A shuttle service and laundry facilities are also available and charges apply.

A stay at Brooklyn Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Hamilton, within a 15-minute walk of Claudelands Park and Globox Arena. This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hamilton Centre Place and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Hamilton Central Business District.

With a stay at Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor in Wairakei, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Prawn Farm.

With a stay at ASURE Fairley Motor Lodge in Napier (Westshore), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Ahuriri Estuary and Pandora Pond. This beach motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from National Tobacco Company Building and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from McLean Park.

With a stay at Portmans Motor Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Hastings, just a 5-minute walk from Hastings City Art Gallery and 5 minutes by foot from Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Westerman's Building and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hawke's Bay Opera House.

A stay at Harringtons Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Palmerston North, steps from Victoria Esplanade and a 3-minute drive from The Square. This motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Te Manawa and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from City Library.

Lockwood Manor Motel is a 15-minute walk from central New Plymouth. It offers free parking and free use of bicycles to explore the local area. All rooms feature a 42-inch smart TV. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi access.

Lockwood Manor motel offers self-contained rooms featuring a kitchenette with a microwave. Each air-conditioned and heated room includes a work desk and a DVD player.

Lockwood Motel is 7 minutes' walk from the New Plymouth coastal walkway. Mt Taranaki is a 30-minute drive away.