Curated luxury hotels in Polynesia

With a stay at Cascades Lakefront Motel in Taupō (Two Mile Bay), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Taupō Hot Springs and 6 minutes from A.C. Baths. This beach motel is 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Huka Falls and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Craters of the Moon.

Located in Martinborough, Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa is within a 5-minute drive of Palliser Estate and Muirlea Rise. This aparthotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cambridge Road and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Schubert Wines.

With a stay at The Dome Boutique Apartments in Napier (Napier South), you'll be steps from Marine Parade and Napier Soundshell. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Napier Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Napier Visitor Information Centre.

With a stay at The Portage Resort in Portage, you'll be 20.9 mi (33.7 km) from Okiwa Bay and 21 mi (33.9 km) from Queen Charlotte Walkway. This hotel is 31 mi (50 km) from Picton Museum and 31.2 mi (50.3 km) from Picton Ferry Terminal.

With a stay at The St James in Hanmer Springs, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Conical Hill Walkway. This eco-friendly motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Conical Hill and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from A Maze N Golf.

With a stay at Thornton Lodge Motel in Waipukurau, you'll be 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Kirakau Beach and 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from Porangahau Beach. This motel is within the region of Splash Planet and Ocean Beach.

Located in Cromwell, Lake Dunstan Motel is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute walk of Cromwell Shopping Centre and Cromwell Golf Course. This golf motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lake Dunstan and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Old Cromwell Town.

With a stay at Boulevard Waters in Taupō (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This beach motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Three Mile Bay.

A stay at Bentleys Motor Inn places you in the heart of Palmerston North, within a 10-minute walk of Te Manawa and Centrepoint Theatre. This aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Palmerston North Convention Centre and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from City Library.

Located in Honolulu (Waikiki), Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa is a 5-minute walk from Waikiki Beach and 7 minutes by foot from International Market Place. This resort is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Queens Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Royal Hawaiian Center.

With a stay at McHardy Lodge in Napier (Hospital Hill), you'll be 12 minutes by foot from Napier Botanical Gardens. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Faraday Centre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from The Urban Winery.

With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Whangarei in Whangarei (Avenues), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Quarry Arts Centre and 7 minutes by foot from Old Library Arts Centre. This eco-friendly motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pou and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Tuatara Gallery.

Te Awamutu's ASURE Albert Park Motor Lodge is situated in the heart of Te Awamutu and offers free unlimited WiFi.

This motel is located 20 minutes' drive from Hamilton Town Centre. Just 15 minutes' drive from the Hamilton Airport & Mystery Creek. Otorohanga, known for the Kiwi House and Native Bird Park is only a 15 minutes' drive away.

ASURE Albert Park motel features a variety of accommodation types with a flat-screen TV that has more than 60 cable channels including movies and sport. Most include a dining table, fully equipped kitchen and a sofa. All except the Studio units have Spa Baths. Cots are available for children under 2 years of age, at an additional charge.

The property is a 40-minute drive away from the Glow Worm Caves at Waitomo. For those who enjoy a day trip, Matamata, home of Hobbiton, is just 50 minutes' drive away.

Centrally located in the hub of the town, guests will find a range of restaurants, cafes and shops all within a 5-minute walk.

Located in Queenstown, Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Queenstown Arts Centre and Queenstown Mall. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Underwater Observatory and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Kiwi and Birdlife Park.

Located in New Plymouth (Strandon), 16 Northgate Motor Lodge is within a 15-minute walk of East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Te Henui Walkway and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Huatoki Walkway.

Located in Queenstown, Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Wakatipu and St Josephs Parish. This luxury aparthotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Queenstown Gardens.

Boasting garden views, Tophouse Mountainview Cottages offers accommodation with balcony, around 34 km from Rainbow Valley. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the chalet free of charge. The property features a children's playground and outdoor furniture.

The chalet provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the chalet complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental options and warm dishes and fruits are being served. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in local cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

You can play darts at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go fishing and hiking nearby.

Nelson Airport is 76 km from the property.

With a stay at Beach Front Motel Napier in Napier (Napier South), you'll be steps from Marine Parade and Napier Beach. This beach motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Opossum World and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from National Aquarium of New Zealand.

With a stay at Atrium on Ulster in Hamilton (Whitiora), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Prodrive Golf and Whitiora Bible Church. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Waikato River and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from FMG Stadium Waikato.

With a stay at Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts in Wānaka, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Wānaka Golf Club and Gallery Thirty Three. This luxury aparthotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Picture Lounge and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Pembroke Park.