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The 10 Best North Island Boutique Hotels – Design Hotels in North Island, New Zealand

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King and Queen Hotel Suites 4.5 stars

New Plymouth

Located in New Plymouth town centre, King and Queen Hotel Suites offer luxurious accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a 42-inch plasma TV with cable channels. The property is within 5 minutes’ walk of shops, cafés and restaurants and opposite to the Len Lye / Govett Brewster Art Gallery Everything was perfect. Staff, room, late check-in process.

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9.3
Superb
1,221 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Creel Lodge 4.5 stars

Turangi

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. Very spacious cabin in lush surroundings with all amenities.

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9.2
Superb
1,130 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

One Burgess Hill 4.5 stars

New Plymouth

One Burgess Hill offers a choice of 15 self-contained units overlooking the stunning Waiwhakaiho River and native landscape. It provides modern rooms, some of which feature a wood burning fire and private outdoor spa. very nice hotel, beautiful garden

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9.2
Superb
1,088 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Parehua Resort 5 stars

Martinborough

Set on a large country estate with sweeping gardens and panoramic views of the Wairarapa wine-growing region, Parehua Resort features an open-air bar and fine dining restaurant.

All accommodation at Parehua Resort Martinborough has been individually designed, with artwork and furnishings by New Zealand designers. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The cottage was unique, well furnished and cosy. Highly recommended!

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9.1
Superb
1,009 reviews
Price from
£121
per night

Motel de la Mer 4 stars

Marine Parade, Napier

Surrounded by restaurants and cafes in Napier city centre, Motel de la Mer offers ocean-facing suites with a fully equipped kitchen. Some rooms have a balcony with ocean and city views. Guests enjoy free WiFi access. This is very well run accommodation with very high standards and the staff are very helpful. The location is excellent and we would be very happy to book this accommodation again

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9.5
Exceptional
1,073 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Baywaterviews

Paihia

Offering free WiFi, free parking and panoramic sea and island views, Baywaterviews is located in Haruru Falls. All rooms feature a patio or balcony. 2 rooms offer a spa pool.

Baywaterviews Bed & Breakfast is 2 km from Waitangi National Reserve. It is ideally located for exploring the Bay of islands & Far North. Guests have free use of bicycles to explore the area. The property is 4 hours from Auckland. Mike is a great host and very helpful. The room was clean, spacious with a spectacular view over the bay. Not to mention the delightful breakfast prepared by Mike. We loved the staying here very much and would highly recommend this place to our friends.

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9.6
Exceptional
174 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Atalaya

Waihi Beach

Offering a terrace with sea views, this self-contained studio apartment is just a 5-minute walk from a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops in Waihi Beach. Free WiFi and free parking are provided. Awesome place and house, very kind people. We just loved all!

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9
Superb
214 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

Ranfurly Cottage 4 stars

Raetihi

Ranfurly Cottage is located in the historic township of Raetihi. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a patio and a private bathroom with free toiletries. You can enjoy garden view from the room. Excellent hosts, good beds. Plenty of space to relax. The host went out of their way to give me a gluten free breakfast.

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9.5
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

Beachfront Bliss 5 stars

Ohope Beach

Offering free WiFi and free use of bicycles, Beachfront Bliss is located alongside Ohope Beach, 5 minutes' walk from cafés and art galleries. Your room opens to a private patio with garden and sea views, with outdoor dining furniture. Walk a few steps to front of property with panoramic sea views out to white Island; New Zealand only marine volcano. My Husband and I walked along the Beach then, had a beautiful breakfast at a Cafe just 5 minute walk from our gorgeous little accommodation. Such a great place to stay. I would recommend Ohope Beach to every Traveler looking for somewhere to stay. Beautiful beach, Fabulous Cafes and Restaurants, Grocery Stores and a couple of pretty Little Boutique and Gift shops if your looking for that special little something.

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9.1
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Hush Boutique Accommodation

Coromandel Town

Situated in a peaceful location, surrounded by beautiful New Zealand native trees and a variety of native birds, Hush offers modern bungalows most with private balconies. Free WiFi and free parking are provided

Hush Boutique Accommodation is located in Coromandel Town opposite Driving Creek Railway and Pottery, only 5 minutes' from the town centre and a short drive to Wyuna Bay, Shelley Beach, Oamaru. The cabins themselves are simple yet beautiful, we loved the layout of the whole site and how each cabin is set up aesthetically amongst native trees and plants - looks beautiful lit up at night. Cabins were still exceptionally warm with heaters going & the beds were super comfy. Loved how clean everything felt too.

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9.2
Superb
417 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

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