A superb travel destination, New Zealand attracts millions of visitors from all over the globe with its incredible landscapes and wealth of activities. To cater to its many tourists, New Zealand offers a wide range of accommodations to stay at, from luxurious international hotel chains in most major cities to small and cozy Bed and Breakfasts that can be found in almost any part of the country. In New Zealand you can find a plethora of accommodations to enjoy.

Most of the major cities in New Zealand have a wealth of hotel and resort accommodations to choose from. Many international hotels and hotel chains can be found in the cities of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Homestays are also very popular in New Zealand with many luxury lodges and top end B&B’s to stay at. In fact lodge accommodations in New Zealand are fantastic as they tend to be away from the humdrum of the city life, yet close enough to most of the major commercial centers in an area. However, some luxury lodges are so remote that you will need private plane or helicopter transfers to reach there.

Numerous motels and budget accommodations can also be found throughout New Zealand, making staying here very affordable especially if you are on a family vacation. You can find a variety of hotels of every standard in most New Zealand cities and towns. Backpackers do not have to worry as well, as one can find numerous backpacker accommodations all over the country. New Zealand has an excellent network of youth hostels to stay at, along with homestays and farmstays to choose from.

If you are looking for some uniquely New Zealand accommodations then you can try a Maori homestay or a tourist-catering marae stay, where you can experience the culture of New Zealand’s indigenous people. Here you will get the opportunity to live with a Maori family and gain a unique insight into the way these people live their lives.

Camping is also huge here with over 14 large national parks and many reserves found all across the country. There are numerous commercial camping grounds and camping sites at many locations, with large camper vans or caravans to stay at as well. If you are going camping in New Zealand’s national parks make sure to contact the Department of Conservation’s Visitor’s Center in each place to find out in which areas of the park are open to camping. For those traveling in New Zealand’s backcountry, the Department of Conservation has many backcountry huts for hire that can be used under a license/permit system.