Hosted Bed & Breakfast

Staying in bed and breakfast properties can enhance your enjoyment of New Zealand. Relax, enjoy your host's travel suggestions, linger over breakfast, introduce yourself to fellow travelers, and make new friends. Following is a sample of the quality owner operator hosted bed and breakfast accommodations we use and recommend. Prices range from $150-$250 per person per night based on double/twin share occupancy.

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Heron Hill, Kerikeri

Enjoy a warm welcome when you visit Heron Hill. A boutique bed and breakfast situated in lush, subtropical gardens, 10 minutes from Kerikeri airport with spectacular views of the Kerikeri Inlet, Heron Hill provides a luxurious and relaxing retreat. Breakfast is served on the sandstone terrace surrounded by the fragrant garden and overlooking the water. Dinner, prepared by your host Keith Pasley, a well known Bay of Islands chef is available by arrangement and all dietary requirements can be catered for. The two guest rooms in a separate wing both with ensuites and external access adjoin a large lounge and dining room which open onto the sun drenched terrace. All facilities are available including television, DVDs, magazine library, wireless internet and spa pool.

Amerissit, Auckland

Amerissit's luxury accommodation is conveniently located between Newmarket and Remuera, only minutes by car to Auckland restaurants, bars, cafes, shopping, art galleries, museums and beaches plus the popular Viaduct Harbour and Parnell. Amerissit boutique bed and breakfast has three luxury guest rooms, all non-smoking, with private ensuite and balcony or patio. Breakfast is a sumptuous affair with a choice of continental or gourmet, served with fresh fruit and specialty breads in your room, the dining room or outside on the patio.

The Pillars, Taupo

The Pillars is a modern Mediterranean style country manor offering privacy and tranquility. The house is set amid 3 acres of park like grounds with pond, fountain, gazebo, swimming pool and tennis court with views of the lake and mountains and is only a short drive from Taupo Township. The four bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms, are located upstairs, and have under-floor heating. Selections of tea/coffee (herbal teas), fresh fruit, bottled water and complimentary wine are standard.

Cardoness Lodge, Napier

Cardoness Lodge offers the discerning traveler a friendly haven in beautiful surroundings. With only three guest rooms you are assured of our very personal attention at all times, but in each room you can brew up your own pot of coffee or tea, indulge in a chocolate or two, slip into a luxurious, fluffy bathrobe, stretch out on your comfortable king-size bed and experience a restful and well deserved sleep. Your room can be accessed from a private deck area, breakfast, at a time to suit you, is a conversational affair and you can indulge in an array of fresh fruits, cereals etc plus a wonderful full breakfast of your choice which will prepare you for an exciting day in the Bay.

Taramea House, Queenstown

Built to complement the superb landscape, Taramea House has been skillfully designed and built with the discerning traveler in mind. Taramea House with its magnificent architecture is set on 16 acres with 360 degree panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin's mountains and untouched countryside. This unique property provides privacy and seclusion. Continental breakfast with fresh fruit included, cooked breakfast available on request.

Clearview Lodge, Christchurch

Just 10 minutes from Christchurch Airport and 15 minutes from the central city, Clearview Lodge, purpose built in 2001 in French-Chateau style, offers luxury bed & breakfast accommodation. Three spacious rooms offer ensuite bathrooms and open to a peaceful garden setting. Share a glass of pinot noir as you wander through the 10 acres of vineyard and olive grove or explore the peaceful privacy of the gardens.