Curated luxury hotels in Polynesia

Situated in Twizel in the Canterbury region, Ruakahu Lodge - Private Lodge in Ben Ohau - Twizel features a garden. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the chalet free of charge.

The spacious chalet has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Guests at Ruakahu Lodge - Private Lodge in Ben Ohau - Twizel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Twizel, like cycling.

Wanaka Airport is 144 km from the property.

Offering free unlimited WiFi and free on-site parking, The Lakes Motel is located in the heart of the Mackenzie Country, in Twizel, just 100m from Ben Ohau Golf Course. It features self-contained apartments with kitchenettes and a patio.

Each unit has a radiator for heat and an air-conditioner along with a kitchenette, a dining setting and cable TV.

The Lakes Motel is only a 45 minute drive from Aoraki Mount Cook Heritage Park, which offers activities such as skiing, boating, rock and mountain climbing. Twizel is home to several lakes, hiking trails and fishing.

The Waimate Lodges is offering accommodation in Waimate. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and luggage storage space. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The rooms are fitted with a kettle, while some rooms also boast a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Richard Pearse Airport is 56 km from the property.

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.

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.

Situated in Timaru, 1.3 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Fort Guesthouse Timaru features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave.

A continental breakfast is available at The Fort Guesthouse Timaru.

The accommodation offers a barbecue.

Richard Pearse Airport is 12 km from the property.

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.

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 the picturesque Canterbury high country, Fable Terrace Downs Resort features all day dining, an 18 hole golf course and a range of outdoor activities. The villas have open-plan living spaces with gas fires. Guests can enjoy free on-site parking.

The cafe serves a menu of local produce and offers panoramic views of the mountains from breakfast to evening meals.

Fable Terrace Downs Resort also has tennis courts and a fitness centre onsite.

Local activities near Terrace Downs include jet boating, clay-bird shooting, archery, mountain biking, golfing, quad biking, four-wheel-driving and fishing.

Terrace Downs is a 60-minute drive through the countryside from Christchurch International Airport. Lake Coleridge is a 25-minute drive away. It is a 35-minute drive to Methven and Mt Hutt Village.

Stopforths Motel features spacious and luxurious accommodation just 450 metres from the centre of Hokitka. Opening in 2018, guests can admire the Southern Alps views or the stars on an astronomy tour.

Every motel room offers a luxurious bathroom fitted with a spa bath, shower and free toiletries. Air conditioning will ensure guests are comfortable in any season. Large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and free WiFi are provided for entertainment.

The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at Stopforths Motel.

Greymouth is 36 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Hokitika Airport, 2 km from the property.

Located right on the beach, Hokitika Beachfront Hotel offers rooms with cable TV and en suite bathrooms. It features an on-site restaurant and a bar. Guests enjoy free WiFi

Beachfront Hotel Hokitika is a 1-hour drive from the famous Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki. Hokitika Airport is just 6 minutes’ drive away. It is 15 minutes' drive from Hokitika Tree Top Walk.

All rooms at the Beachfront Hotel include a work desk and tea and coffee making facilities. Many rooms have a private balcony or courtyard with ocean views.

Ocean View Restaurant specialises in seafood and offers gorgeous views of the beach. Coasters Bar is the perfect place for a relaxing drink.

Featuring free WiFi, Alpha Motel with Spa-Bath is just 5 minutes’ drive from Hagley Park. All accommodation includes a spa bath, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Free parking is also available onsite.

Alpha Motel with Spa-Bath Apartments are 5 minutes’ drive from central Christchurch, the Westfield Riccarton Mall and the University of Canterbury. Christchurch Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

The air-conditioned apartments have a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. Each soundproofed apartment has a seating area and a work desk.

Motel Alpha offers a lovely garden and guest laundry facilities. Dry cleaning and babysitting services can be arranged upon request.

Apollo Motel is 10 minutes’ drive from Christchurch International Airport and Botanic Gardens. Guests enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi and free on-site parking.

All rooms include a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and an oven. Each has an iPod dock and flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms come with a private balcony. There are rooms which feature disability access.

Christchurch Apollo Motel is a 7-minute drive from Christchurch Hospital and a 10-minute drive from International Antarctic Centre. The University of Canterbury is 550 metres away.

Featuring free WiFi, 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel is located in Christchurch, 400 metres from AMI Stadium. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and an iPod docking station is provided.

Some rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms.

Hagley Park is 2.1 km from 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel, while Canterbury Museum is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 8 km from 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel.

Just 100 metres' from Westfield Riccarton Mall, Metropolitan Motel on Riccarton offers modern apartments with flat-screen satellite TV. Free parking is available on site, and property-wide Wi-Fi is provided for free.

The elegant apartments renovated in 2016, include a kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee maker. Each apartment is heated, and most also have a spa bath.

Metropolitan Motel on Riccarton are 20 minutes’ walk from Hagley Park, and 10 minutes’ drive from central Christchurch. Christchurch Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

A continental breakfast is available upon request. There are also a number of restaurants and cafés within a 10-minute walk.

Just 250 metres from the popular Westfield Riccarton Shopping Mall, Athena Motel offers self-contained accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV. Most apartments have a spa bath or a private balcony.

Motel Athena is 5 minutes’ drive from Christchurch Railway Station and Hagley Golf Course. Christchurch International Airport and Riccarton Racecourse are each a 10-minute drive away.

All heated apartments have a kitchenette with a stove, microwave and refrigerator. Each soundproofed apartment has a seating area and a bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries.

The tour desk can book local activities including skydiving, whale watching and swimming with dolphins. The motel also offers a guest laundry and same-day dry cleaning. Free parking is available on site.

Kauri Motel On Riccarton is located opposite the Westfield Riccarton shopping mall and offers luxury modern studio units with a heat pump, air conditioning, electric blankets and heated towel rails. The centre of Christchurch is only a 5-minute drive away.

Each studio includes self-catering facilities with a stainless steel fridge, microwave, ceramic hob and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a digital satellite LCD TV in every unit. All units are sound-proofed.

Studios with a 2-person corner spa bath are available. Guest laundry available (additional charge).

Continental breakfast is available each morning. Guests can charge their meals at selected local restaurants back to the rooms.

Christchurch International Airport is only 8 km from Kauri Motel On Riccarton Christchurch. It is a 5-minute drive to Christchurch Train Station. Airport transfers are available for an additional charge.

Situated in Christchurch, within 1.3 km of Christchurch Railway Station and 3.4 km of Canterbury Museum, Grand Riccarton Hotel features accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.6 km from Christchurch Art Gallery.

At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. The rooms in Grand Riccarton Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

Hagley Park is 1.6 km from Grand Riccarton Hotel, while Orana Wildlife Park is 16 km from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 8 km away.

Situated just 5 minutes from Christchurch International Airport, this hotel offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle service, plus an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, sauna and a fitness centre.

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch features spacious rooms, conference/meeting facilities and plenty of free car parking. The award-winning native gardens provide a peaceful atmosphere.

Each room offers natural lighting and either a balcony or garden access. The work space includes a large desk, telephone with voicemail, and a modem point with broadband internet access.

Patterson's Restaurant offers seasonal dishes with European, Asian and Pacific influences. Guests at The Bar can enjoy a drink on the terrace or watch a match on the huge 70-inch plasma-screen TV.

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch is just 15 minutes' drive from Christchurch City Centre.

Located just a 5-minute walk from Christchurch International Airport, the 4.5 star Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport offers well-appointed accommodation with free unlimited WiFi. It features complimentary guest parking and a 24- hour front desk.

Each air-conditioned room at Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport includes an LCD TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee-making facilities and 24-hour room service.

The hotel has had an extensive refurbishment and extension and boasts a new lobby and executive accommodation wing, upgraded Acheron Restaurant and Lobby Bar, fitness centre, 2 superior accommodation wings and meeting rooms.

Guests can dine at the Acheron Restaurant featuring international cuisines and award-winning wines. The Acheron Lounge Bar is the ideal space for pre-dinner drinks or relaxing by the fireplace.

Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport is located adjacent to the International Antarctic Centre and Spitfire Square shops and restaurants. The hotel is a 20 minute drive from Christchurch City Centre.