9 Unique Hotels in New Zealand

The first thing you notice isn't the geodesic domes dotting the hillside like something from a sci-fi film, or even the sweeping views across the Waitaki Valley that stretch endlessly toward jagged mountain peaks. It's the silence. The kind of profound quiet that makes city dwellers suddenly aware of their …

You wake up in a prison cell with s pounding heart and a painful headache reminiscent of your yesterday's consumption. Distressed, you try to collect your last night's memories. And then it hits you, and you breathe a sigh of relief. You haven't done anything wrong. Actually, you have done …

Do you hate people? Fair enough. People are loud and annoying. In fact, people are the opposite of what you need on your holiday. That’s basically the premise of Manakau PurePod. The PurePod is located in the Seaward Kaikōura Mountain Range, about 2.5 hours north of Christchurch, New Zealand. To …

Looking for a sustainable spot for your next getaway? Want a “green” vacation that you can feel good about? Check out SiloStay! This unique spot is located in Little River, New Zealand, a small town with a population of just over a thousand people. The founders of SiloStay are “going …

With just 25 suites (including one full-scale suite and two exclusive cottages) located within 17-acres of manicured grounds, the Huka Lodge is set along New Zealand’s Waikato River, upstream from Huka Falls (the most visited natural attraction in New Zealand). The suites are spacious and decorated in muted tones yet …

I like how this cottage-shaped-like-a-giant-boot actually has shoelaces. See that? Attention to detail. This romantic bed and breakfast cottage is the only accommodation in the 2.4 hectare Jester House Estate. Inside, there is a fireplace, kitchenette, and bathroom with a shower built for two. Up the spiral staircase, there is …

The newest trend among campers is known as glamping, or glamour camping, which allows guests to enjoy all the best things of camping in comfort and convenience. WagonStays is one such option for travelers spending their holiday near Christchurch; only 30 minutes away, this luxury campsite is set on a …

Set in the small fishing town of ‘Kaikoura’ (which means ‘to eat crayfish’ in Maori) the Hapuku Lodge is the place to stay if you love eco tourism, beautiful scenery, and sea air. The area has been home to the Maori for over 1000 years and is an excellent example …

For much of the last century Woodlyn Park was a farm but today it is an educational center and family fun park with some unique accommodation. Before we get onto that, it is worth mentioning Billy Black’s Kiwi Culture Show where you get a sheep-shearing, cow-riding, wood-chopping experience of Kiwi …