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Beachfront Resort 4 stars

Whitianga

Featuring direct beach access, this resort has a barbecue area overlooking the ocean. Each self-contained apartment includes a private balcony or patio. Many apartments also have stunning ocean views and outdoor furniture. We stayed on the top floor in an apartment facing the ocean. I think it was number 8. It was perfect. We could cook our own meals in the well equipped full kitchen. It was well laid out to sleep a family of 4 and the beds were comfortable. We slept so well because of the black out blinds and lapping ocean just outside, My 22 year old daughter enjoyed using the trampoline and we both enjoyed the hot tub and having our meals on our balcony overlooking the beautiful view, The hosts were also lovely and very helpful with suggestions as to things to do. it was well located to walk and drive to different sites to visit in the surrounding areas. A nice bonus is it also had Netflix to relax at night with a movie, Because of the lack of noise and light pollution, star gazing was at its best. I would highly recommend this property.

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9.1
Superb
156 reviews
Price from
AR$ 116,383
per night

Treetops Lodge & Estate 5 stars

Horohoro

Situated in the heart of an eco and wilderness park, Treetops Lodge & Estate offers luxurious suites and villas with views of the forest and lakes. The Treetops Spa combines modern products and techniques with indigenous and therapeutic Maori treatments. Beautiful lodgings and surrounding. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating.

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9.5
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
AR$ 949,509
per night

Skotel Alpine Resort 3 stars

Whakapapa Village

Situated in the heart of Tongariro National Park, Skotel Alpine Resort offers a restaurant, a hot tub and a terrace bar with a fireplace. Most accommodations boast stunning mountain or region views.

The highest hotel in New Zealand, Skotel Alpine is 10 minutes’ drive from the Whakapapa Ski Fields. Tongariro Alpine Crossing is 20 minutes’ drive away. The location was incredible! The staff was very friendly. The facilities seemed a bit older, but mostly quite clean.

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8
Very good
1,971 reviews

Taupo Debretts Spa Resort 5 stars

Taupo

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort is just 800 metres from Lake Taupo crater lake. It has a natural thermal spa and is only 5 minutes' drive from the Taupo town centre. Free Wi-Fi is available.

DeBretts Spa offers a wide variety of accommodation options including studio and family motels to spa chalets and luxury lodges. Super recommend for the location, facility and well-organized room, kitchen and shower room.

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8.3
Very good
4,568 reviews
Price from
AR$ 52,630
per night

Beachside Resort Motel Whitianga 4 stars

Whitianga

Beachside Resort Motel is less than 5 minutes walk from Whitianga centre and less than 100 metres from Buffalo Beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a tennis court.

All of the rooms at Beachside Resort have a DVD player. The self contained apartments also have a kitchenette including tea and coffee making facilities. Very clean room Good location

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8.3
Very good
1,393 reviews
Price from
AR$ 113,344
per night

Hahei Beach Resort 4 stars

Hahei

You can walk to Cathedral Cove from Hahei Beach Resort, follow the beach and connect to the Cathedral Cove walkway (the walk takes about 1 hour each way).

Not all accommodation has a lounge area, sofa, TV. Arrived late but code had been emailed previously to enable us entry. The electric portable stove hidden in the cupboard caught us out....only discovered it once the boys had cooked our pasta in the communal kitchen. 😂 Hire of the spades for Hot Water Beach was very helpful as was being able to shower in the communal block later after the beach even though we'd checked out. Thank you.

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8.3
Very good
390 reviews
Price from
AR$ 84,886
per night

Palm Pacific Resort & Motel 4 stars

Whangamata

Just 8 minutes’ walk from Whangamata Beach, Palm Pacific Resort & Motel boasts an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a tennis court. It offers accommodation with free WiFi and a private patio overlooking the gardens. Exceptionally clean and well maintained property with pool, hot tub and tennis court. Staff was very friendly and welcoming

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8.9
Fabulous
496 reviews
Price from
AR$ 121,673
per night

Paku Lodge Resort 4 stars

Tairua

Located on The Esplanade overlooking Tairua Harbour, Paku Lodge Resort offers self-contained accommodation with a private balcony and harbour views. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, BBQ facilities and free kayak and bicycle rental. EXCEPTIONALLY clean, helpful staff, right on the water

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8.9
Fabulous
906 reviews
Price from
AR$ 81,386
per night

Oceans Resort Whitianga 4.5 stars

Whitianga

Located next to the Lost Spring Thermal Pools, this resort offers direct access to Buffalo Beach and has a heated outdoor pool, tennis court and a children's playground. Free WiFi is available in most rooms and all public areas. Great location close to beach, restaurants and pier. Can access the Lost Springs Geothermal Pools and Spa through a gate at the back of the property. We were given a 3 level apartment that could have slept 7.

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8.7
Fabulous
611 reviews
Price from
AR$ 142,101
per night

Castaways Resort 4 stars

Waiuku

Situated atop a cliff above Kariotahi Beach, Castaways Resort boasts views of the Tasman Sea. It is 10 minutes’ drive from Waiuku and 70 kms drive from Auckland city centre.

Castaways Resort features an onsite restaurant. Fine wines and gourmet meals can be enjoyed while admiring the panoramic views. Location, view, facilities, ocean

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8.5
Very good
995 reviews
Price from
AR$ 152,355
per night

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