Family Accommodation

Skotel Alpine Resort is New Zealand’s highest hotel, located in Whakapapa Village at the foot of Mount Ruapehu, within 500 meters of Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre.

Hiking trails start directly at the hotel and the Sky Waka as well as the Mount Ruapehu ski field (Jun-Oct.) are a 6km drive up the mountain. From the hotel you can walk to Taranaki Falls, Tama Lakes and Silika Rapids and for those up for a day trail walk, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Shuttles for the crossing can be booked upon arrival and leave from our doorstep. After an exciting day hiking, biking, skiing (Jun-Oct) or sight-seeing guests can enjoy a refreshing sauna, a relaxing spa, or unwind over a drink or a meal at the Skotel Restaurant and Bar. At the Skotel our friendly, experienced staff have all the information to enable you to design your own adventure.

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Boat Only Access Luxury Lodge

The three beautiful self-contained, one-bedroom apartments have their own kitchenette, bathroom and sitting/dining areas, and all the apartments have outstanding sea views and private decks from which to watch the sunset. The beds are all high quality, comfortable, hotel standard beds, with hotel quality linen and feather pillows. A combination of the silence of the area and the comfort of the beds, ensures a stress-free peaceful night's sleep.  For guests traveling with friends or family, the sitting rooms in two of the apartments (Tui and Bellbird) have bench type beds, and/or roll-away beds. These allow for 2 additional guests in each of these apartments.

Situated in the middle of the Pelorus sounds this is the perfect location for fishing, boating, walking, or just relaxing on the deck or the wharf with a glass of your favourite sundowner. We also have an extensive library of books which guests are free to borrow or buy. The Pelorus Sounds Mailboat stops here every day.   As animal lovers we are pet friendly and we welcome pets in the Tui and Bellbird apartments, but would ask guests to call us first to confirm if your pet can be comfortably housed for the duration of your stay.

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All Edgewater Motor Lodge accommodation have ocean views and are designed for comfort and relaxation. You can select from a spa bath studio or superior studio (sleeps 3) or a 1 bedroom (sleeps 4) or their 2 bedroom motel units (sleeps 5/6). All are non-smoking and serviced daily. Facilities include free unlimited WIFI internet, a salt water plunge pool, BBQ, bike storage and free off-street parking.

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There is a selection of studio, one or two bedroom fully self-contained units that are all located at ground level for ease of use and great when travelling with kids. A spa is available and there is a laundry onsite and a children's playground. Close to many amenities. Portacot available.

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Beach Front Motel's location is unbeatable on Napier's famous Marine Parade. From here you can walk to most of Napier's attractions, stroll (or bike) the Art Deco Walk, or the oceanside boardwalk, visit the weekend markets, The National Aquarium or nearby McLean Park. Their family and one bedroom oceanview units sleep (3-4 people).

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Enjoy the all year round holiday atmosphere of St Kilda in our one, two or three bedroom apartments. Meet friendly locals, watch the ever changing ocean and surfers from your dining table. Leisurely walks on the long white sandy beach, fun at the family play ground, swims in the heated salt water pool, coffee at the local cafes and casual dining at the authentic Italian Esplanade Restaurant are all at your door step.

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Alexis Motor Lodge is located on Dunedin’s main street beside Knox Church and only 600 metres from the university and Dunedin Hospital. Located in the village end of Dunedin with close walking to shops, cafes, restaurants, shopping centre and supermarkets. Children's playground onsite and a good selection of studio, one or two bedroom motel units.

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Teal Motor Lodge is a property consisting of 20 self-contained motel apartments, situated close to the city centre and nestled among trees and gardens ensuring a peaceful stay. For families there is a salt water swimming pool, children's adventure playground, and babysitting services available.  This is a great place to base your family for a getaway!

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Manukau Motor Lodge is conveniently located close to the airport and Manukau attractions.  It's easy for drivers to find, with easy access to motorway on and off ramps. A large selection of restaurants and food outlets are just a short walk away. Accommodation ranges from studios, to one or two bedroom family apartments. Features: FREE Wi-Fi, SKY TV, outdoor swimming pool, spa, and baby equipment to help make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.  Manukau Motor Lodge is a short walk from the Rainbow's End theme park, and a short drive from Butterfly Creek.

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The Log Cabin is at the southern base of the Coromandel Peninsula, and situated on 12 acres in the heart of the pristine Waitawheta Valley. It is the perfect place to stay and relax with family or chill out with friends. The Log Cabin can accommodate up to 12 people in 4 large bedrooms. There is a fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms and a hot tub to enjoy. The open plan downstairs flows onto outdoor decks, with wooden table and seats. With several deep swimming holes in the adjacent Waitawheta River and a large network of well maintained walking tracks from the boundary of the property, The Log Cabin is an excellent place to be. Or go and explore, taking a short 10 minute drive to historic Waihi or a pleasant 20 minute drive to beautiful Waihi Beach. An award winning Restaurant, The Falls Retreat Bistro and start of the Hauraki Cycle trail, is just 6 km down the road.

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Guests at our self-catering apartments in Coromandel Peninsula have the choice of one two or three-bedroom apartments with stunning ocean and marina views. Each apartment offers , open-plan living and access to resort-style facilities including spa, swimming pool .

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Tranquil and spacious Hot Water Beach accommodation, on the Coromandel, midway between Whitianga and Tairua.
Just 10 minutes to Hot Water Beach (free spades to dig your own pool), Cathedral Cove, Hahei. 5 minutes from Coroglen. We are a sustainable, family friendly, 3.5 Star Campground.
Seabreeze Holiday Park offers a range of accommodation for all budgets. Self-contained chalets, backpackers lodge & motorhome/tent sites.
Small campshop, fish-cleaning facilities. Pets welcome by prior arrangement. Playground, Wi-Fi, volleyball & studio gym. Free bikes, BBQs, and spades.

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Your ideal choice for a great family holiday … warm, inviting surroundings in tranquil park-like grounds, and offering great style family accommodation. This remarkable and unique spot is Rotorua’s and New Zealand’s BEST KEPT SECRET! Rotorua Hideaway Lodge offers brilliant amenities for the kids – the playground includes two tree huts, swings, slides, walking frames, steel horse, swinging pipes, crawling tunnels, fly fox & even a littlies' playground as well. Kids will just love this area......SAFE & SECURE ......just what every parent wants!!! We also offer mini putt putt golf (balls & clubs are FREE) and petanque. So come and discover our magical place.

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The Ash Grove Boutique Motel with swimming pool is located just 3 minutes drive from the  Paihia / Waitangi waterfront, and the centre of the Bay of Islands tourist attractions. We offer fully self-contained, well-equipped studio and one bedroom family units, opening onto landscaped gardens with a superb swimming pool and spa. Four studio units are furnished with a queen-size bed; one cottage studio has two single beds which can be zip-linked together to make a king size.  One-bedroom units have a separate double bedroom with queen-size bed. The lounge area has two single beds.

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Camp Waipu Cove is nestled at the southern end of Bream Bay. Our park’s facilities, beach location and well-kept Waipu Cove accommodation create the ideal setting for a classic Kiwi getaway. Accommodation options include kitchen cabins, self-contained cabins, powered campsites and non-powered campsites. Facilities include: two great playgrounds for young and older kids, BBQ facilities, three large camp kitchens, a dairy on-site and local cafes close by.

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Taylors Motel is your Ashburton home away from home. Enjoy genuine superior service, in a comfortable, relaxed, friendly and welcoming place to stay. Choose from 12 very spacious units that are immaculately clean. Enjoy our beautiful garden setting with children's playground, relaxing BBQ area and pool. Taylors Motel is on the main street and is the closest motel to the Ashburton town centre. We are also very close to the hospital, local restaurants and only 2 minutes drive from the racecourse and showground.

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We provide a friendly service offering modern, comfortable accommodation for up to five in a convenient location at 83 The Esplanade, Petone .
Our clean and modern, fully appointed rooms offer everything you need to make your stay comfortable. We offer Studios, to One bedroom and Two bedroom units, ideal for family, corporate or other travellers wanting to discover the great Wellington area.
Lots of great local cafes and restaurants in trendy Jackson street (a short 5 minute walk), 2 supermarkets .Across the road from Petone Beach and wharf.
Free Wi-Fi and Sky TV available in all rooms. Good Free off street parking suitable for cars, trucks, vans, boats and trailers. BBQ garden area, and laundry facilities.
Easy driving distance to beaches, Lower Hutt town centre, Wellington CBD, and Wellington Ferry terminal.

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INNOVATION * STYLE * EXCELLENCE.10/10 ! We welcome you to our 14 designer, spacious, ground-floor units sleeping up to five.  Come and enjoy true local hospitality. Family, executive, studio and deluxe studio units. King-size spa baths and separate showers, full cooking facilities, superb breakfasts available. Internet kiosk on site and wireless broadband internet available. Hamish and Vanna are long time residents and are proud to personalise your stay with awesome service and share their local knowledge. The motel is close to shops and the hospital.

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Pacific Harbour Motor Inn overlooks the palm tree-lined bank of the Turanganui River and the inner harbour marina. Our central location means you are only a minute or two's walk from the wharf side restaurants and café bars as well as the centre of town. The monument of the famous Captain Cook is only a short stroll away near the harbour entrance and beautiful sun-drenched Waikanae Beach. The river walkway is close at hand to start a relaxing stroll.
Double or twin studios, 1 and 2-bedroom units with cooking facilities, and suites.

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Peaceful Country Accommodation in the Heart of the Catlins

Hilltop Catlins offers quality and affordable accommodation for families and groups in two refurbished character cottages sleeping up to 8 guests in one or up to 6 in the other.

Hilltop Accommodation is nestled alongside native forest overlooking the tiny seaside community of Papatowai and the Southern Scenic Route, in the heart of the Catlins. We invite you to stay awhile, and share our beautiful ocean and valley views, relax in our tranquil gardens, and wake to the bellbird dawn chorus.

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A lovely sheltered lodge and camp ground, situated in Owaka. The small township has a supermarket, local tavern and cafes. We are located 4.5km from Surat Bay, where you can view seals. Pounawea and Jacks Bay are also just a short drive away. Nugget Point and Kaka Point are a 20 minute drive. The lodge is in a large 100 year old converted hospital, and has a large guest kitchen and separate dining room. There is a large games room with free darts, pool and piano. We also have WIFI (small cost) plus two sunrooms and a TV room. We offer free DVD hire. There is lots of outdoor space, BBQ facilities and even a fish pond!

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We are a family run, 100% Kiwi operated Backpackers.
Our lovely Lodge contains not only dorm rooms, but also en suite rooms, private double and family rooms sleeping four guests.
We have free WiFi, free bike rentals, a free green shell mussel tasting (in summer season only) every night at 6:30, free tea and coffee and a free glow worm track starting just a metre from the lodge.
Enjoy the stunning views over the Marlborough Sounds from our outside deck.

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