Curated luxury hotels in Otago

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.

Set on 5-acres of picturesque grounds, Longbourne Lodge Motel is a 3-minute drive from Mosgiel Town Centre. It offers refurbished, self-contained cottages and studios with free WiFi and free onsite parking.

This property is 2 km from A&P Showgrounds and a 15-minute drive from both Dunedin’s city centre and Dunedin Airport.

The spacious cottages and studios feature a patio where guests can have a barbecue while enjoying views of the rural surroundings. Some rooms have a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a stove and a fridge. Garden studios offer a kitchenette with a microwaves and refrigerator. Amenities include electric blankets and a TV with over 50 satellite channels.

Outdoor games including petanque, checkers and outdoor chess can be found on site. Guest laundry facilities are also available.

Just a 10-minute drive from both central Dunedin and Dunedin Airport, Bonnie Knights Motel Mosgiel offers BBQ facilities. All rooms offer a microwave, a fridge and a satellite TV. Free WiFi is provided.

Bonnie Knights Motel Mosgiel is a 4-minute drive from Gladfield Golf Club. It is a 10-minute drive from Island Park Recreation Reserve.

All heated rooms offer ironing facilities and a private bathroom. Some rooms offer a desk, a seating area or a kitchen with an oven.

Guests have access to a shared laundry. Breakfast in your room is available.

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction is a 4-star hotel set in landscaped gardens overlooking Dunedin’s Botanic Gardens. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the city centre.

The hotel has 76 spacious guest rooms, each of which has a balcony or an outside patio. All rooms are furnished in a contemporary style and include a modern bathroom.

McGavins Restaurant is located on the former site of McGavin Brewery, one of Dunedin’s original and at one time, New Zealand’s largest breweries.
Open daily for breakfast 6:30am-9:30am Monday-Saturday and 7am-10am Sunday.
Dinner is served from 6pm-8:30pm
Our on-site bar is open for beverage service from 4pm daily.

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction is a short drive from Dunedin’s main shopping streets and is within walking distance of Otago University. The hotel is easily accessible from State Highway 1.

Overlooking the Dunedin Botanical Gardens, Commodore Motel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Just a 5-minute drive from Dunedin city centre, all rooms feature living areas and breakfast making facilities.

The studios and apartments of Motel Commodore include a kitchen or kitchenette with a microwave. Each has a private bathroom and satellite TV.

As well as a guest laundry and dry cleaning service, the Commodore Motel offers a BBQ area and DVD library.

With a stay at Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel in Dunedin (Dunedin City Centre), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Speight's Brewery and 6 minutes by foot from The Octagon. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Temple Gallery.

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Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel in Dunedin offers a 4-star experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, outdoor seating area, games room, full-day security, and luggage storage.

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Rooms feature bathrobes, streaming services, private bathrooms with free toiletries, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, refrigerators, and work desks. Additional amenities include sea views, terraces, balconies, and outdoor furniture.

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A full English or Irish breakfast is served with warm dishes, juice, fresh pastries, and fruits. The hotel also provides free on-site private parking and is 28 km from Dunedin Airport. Nearby attractions include Taieri Gorge Railway (14-minute walk) and Otago Museum (1.7 km).

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 en suite 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.

Aspen on King is a 5-minute drive from Caroline Bay and 1.2 km from central Timaru. This cosy accommodation offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking.

All rooms include kitchenette facilities like a fridge, a stove and a microwave. Each comes with heating, a DVD player and flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms have a spa bath.

The property has a lawn area with barbecue and a trampoline. Laundry facilities are available.

Timaru Aspen on King is 880 metres from Timaru Botanic Gardens and a 20-minute drive from Timaru Airport.

Located in Timaru (Maori Hill), Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge is a 5-minute walk from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and 6 minutes by foot from Aigantighe Art Gallery. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from South Canterbury Museum and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Caroline Bay Beach.

Bayfield Motels boasts a quiet location, a short 2-minute walk from Bayfield Park. It offers free parking on site and unlimited free WiFi usage daily.

Heated guest rooms feature a full kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and a stove. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom offers free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities such as gold mining tours, penguin watching trips and sea kayaking. A guest laundry service is available.

Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the comfort of their own rooms.

Motels Bayfield is within a 10-minute drive of Dunedin City Centre and the Dunedin Train Station. The Dunedin Airport is a 35-minute drive away.

Just 750 metres from Milton Railway Station, St. John's Court Motel offers self-contained accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. It features free wired internet and barbecue facilities.

St Johns court motel is 4 minutes’ drive from Toko Golf Club, and 10 minutes’ drive from Lake Waihola. Dunedin Airport is a 30-minute drive, and central Dunedin is a 45-minute drive away.

A kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator is standard in all apartments. Each apartment is heated, and has a desk and a seating area. Many apartments also have a spa bath.

Located within walking distance from the impressive Fox Glacier, Te Weheka Boutique Hotel offers modern, spacious rooms with satellite TV. Each room has a balcony, overlooking the lush countryside.

All rooms at Distinction Fox Glacier - Te Weheka Boutique Hotel are luxuriously appointed. The large bathrooms are supplied with fluffy towels, bathrobes and bathroom amenities.

The restaurant serves breakfast daily and offers refreshments throughout the day. Guests have access to Wi-Fi, which is available throughout the hotel. Free private parking is available on site.

Distinction Fox Glacier - Te Weheka Boutique Hotel is situated beneath the Southern Alps on New Zealand's West coast.

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.

Surrounded by beautiful native trees and bush land, Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef offers guests free Wi-Fi. Opened in December 2013, the property offers heated rooms with a flat-screen TV. It is a 1-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools.

All accomodation offers radiator and underfloor heating. All features double glazed windows, a TV and a kitchenette. Rooms are serviced daily. Some rooms have a spa bath.

Aspen Court is a 10-minute drive from the Franz Josef Glacier, and Fox Glacier is a 25-minute drive away. There are a variety of cafes and restaurants within a 5-minute walk.

Other facilities include a BBQ, a guest laundry and a booking service for local activities. Guests enjoy free parking.

Situated in New Haven in the Otago region, Kepplestone by the Sea - The Catlins features a patio. The property has sea and mountain views. The chalet also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The chalet provides guests with a balcony, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also available, as well as a kettle. At the chalet complex, each unit has bed linen and towels.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A snack bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities.

Guests at Kepplestone by the Sea - The Catlins can enjoy canoeing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Dunedin Airport is 89 km from the property.