If you’re planning a break or holiday, then finding the perfect accommodation to meet your needs is part of the package. Booking your stay in a luxury hotel in New Zealand ensures that you’ll be staying in a place that is settling, comfortable and enjoyable, leaving only the question of how you’ll fill your days before returning to your well appointed rooms to recover.
While the big chains can provide a certain sameness that some people find assuring, many people find that selecting small boutique type places that have a personal touch really adds to their enjoyment. You know that you will be greeted on arrival by someone who has chosen to run a business accommodating travellers because they love it. This feeling permeates the whole stay, and helps you to feel both cared for, and given enough space to really make the place your own, no matter how short your stay.
The benefit of the smaller establishment is you can feel more connected wherever you’re staying in the country – whether you have chosen a place in one of the main cities, such as Wellington or a more rural backdrop, such as those in Canterbury. You get to get right into the community, and will often get to listen to some of the amazing stories only a local could tell about the characters who live nearby, or the best places to get amazing food, or that extra secret fishing spot. These are things you can’t read in a tourist flyer, and are far more fun to get straight from the horse’s (or host’s!) mouth while staying at a small luxury hotel in New Zealand.
Even though each luxury hotel is privately owned, it’s a good idea to take a look at places that have joined with others co-operatively to provide you with a more consistent experience wherever you are staying. This ensures that you can feel more secure that the amenities and offerings of each place meet a set standard. Each place should have at least four stars on the Qualmark rating system.
Look for places that offer the extras you really enjoy. This may include the types of foods provided for breakfast, whether they offer spa facilities, can arrange tours or trips, and whether they invite you to share evening meals and local wines with them in the evening. When it comes down to deciding on just the right place, it’s all about finding the stand out place for you, that will provide you with the environment you need to relax, unwind and become refreshed. It all comes down to finding that one right luxury hotel in New Zealand.

Stan Holt – About the Author:Heritage & Character Inns is New Zealand’s finest boutique accommodation collection which includes independently rated 4 & 5 Star luxury lodges, bed & breakfasts (B&B’s), historic villas, country cottages & boutique hotels. Our personally hosted properties throughout New Zealand have a reputation for delivering superior accommodation, fabulous breakfasts, generous hospitality, and warm interaction with guests, ideal for those looking for a luxury hotel in New Zealand. Membership is by invitation only & all member properties must be Qualmark graded to a minimum 4 Stars. The Heritage & Character Inns brand is well known in New Zealand & key tourism markets overseas.