New Zealand's Best 5-Star Hotels
The ultra-luxe properties across New Zealand have earned five stars for their excellent service and amenities.
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1. Treetops Lodge and Estate
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2. Azur Lodge
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3. Park Hyatt Auckland
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4. The George
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5. InterContinental Wellington
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6. Lake Taupo Lodge
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7. Hotel Debrett
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8. Fable Dunedin
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Treetops Lodge and Estate is a natural paradise hidden away in Rotorua. The property offers villas and cottages for rent on its 2,500-acre estate, lush with native landscaping and food gardens. The onsite wild food chefs and gamekeepers are dedicated to sourcing all food from the estate, keeping the dining here cyclical and sustainable. When not relaxing at the spa or using the fitness center, guests can participate in a wilderness food experience on the property or one of the hotel's curated nature experiences in the surrounding area. Lodge rooms start at $2,245 per night.
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This tiny property in Queenstown has only nine bedrooms, but the intimate setting and identical furnishings ensure that there’s not a bad one in the bunch. The Azur Lodge is just five minutes from downtown and equally close to the region's stunning Lake Wakatipu. Guests can book in-villa dining and massage, and breakfast, pre-dinner canapes, and wine are included in the room rate. The hotel offers excursions for every type of traveler, from whitewater rafting and bungee jumping for thrillseekers to private yoga classes and stargazing for laidback vacationers. Villas start at $1,274 per night.
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The waterfront Park Hyatt Auckland is a 195-room paradise on the shores of Wynyard Quarter's Lighter Basin and Waitematā Harbor. The decor is modern and streamlined, and the metropolitan vibe is continued with the hotel's sleek 25-meter pool, housed on a covered deck overlooking the harbor. Four restaurants are onsite, including The Living Room for light meals and the Captain's Bar for post-dinner drinks. Digital check-in means that your stay will start smoothly and continue without a hitch. Basic rooms start between $730 and $760 per night.
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The George in Christchurch offers fifty-three rooms ranging from premium executive rooms to the three-bedroom Residence, perfect for families or large groups. This boutique hotel offers free parking and charging spaces for electric vehicles. The 50 Bistro Restaurant serves breakfast through dinners and every imaginable meal in between, including high tea and pre-theatre dining. Experience it all with their Gourmet Indulgence Package, an all-inclusive rate that includes a three-course meal and a gourmet breakfast. Families will also want to take advantage of their Family Holiday Offer, which includes special accommodations like connecting rooms. Rooms at The George start around $200.
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As a member of the largest international luxury hotel chain, the InterContinental Wellington has your stay down to a science. This waterfront property has a fitness center, heated indoor pool, electronic vehicle charging, and an onsite restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Guests checking into Premium Rooms can access Club InterContinental, which overlooks the water with floor-to-ceiling windows. Premium or not, each guestroom features a luxurious bathroom designed to bring the spa directly to you. Don't miss hotel-organized excursions like the Seal Coast Safari or Martinborough gourmet wine tour. Rooms start between $170 to $180 per night.
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Surrounded by greenery and decked out in wood beams and floor-to-ceiling windows, Lake Taupo Lodge has a rustic charm to its many amenities. The hotel offers four suite styles—The Cherrywood Suite, the Pines Suite, and executive suites in the lodge–with breakfast included in the nightly rate. You'll find maximum coziness in the common areas, with a guest library complete with a fireplace, a billiard table, and board games and puzzles available for guest use. If you choose to venture outside, the lodge will organize adventure activities like fly fishing, wilderness rafting, sky diving, kayaking, and hiking upon request. Rooms at the lodge start in the mid-$400 per night range.
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This boutique hotel in Auckland received a 2024 Tripadvisor's Choice Award. Hotel Debrett offers guests a chance to stay on Auckland's High Street, home to many popular shops and cafes. Each of the twenty-five rooms in this art deco property are uniquely decorated, with separate tubs, walk-in showers, and underfloor heating for chilly mornings. There are two bars and one restaurant onsite, along with the beloved High Tea at Debretts. This 1920s tea service is a Gatsby-themed experience, which can be booked on a per-person basis or in parties of ten. Rooms rates start in the $110 to $125 range.
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Founded in the late nineteenth century, Fable Dunedin has hosted guests in its fifty rooms and suites for over two hundred years. The hotel is built into a charming Victorian-era house, a relic of the past tucked between busy modern buildings on the street. The property offers classic rooms as well as various suites. The Press Club Restaurant offers kids' menus and a high tea service. While there, take advantage of Fable Dunedin's partnership with mobile spa service Spa Nomad to have a spa day right in your hotel room. Basic room rates at the Fable Dunedin range from $90 to $200.
Editor’s Note: Prices are accurate as of time of publication.