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Glaciers & West Coast South Island
Luxury Lodge
This is the very best luxury accommodation that New Zealand has to offer, usually situated in magnificent wilderness settings with great food and wine and the finest standards of customer care.
If you select this category of accommodation in this region, we will use the property described below, or a property of a similar standard in your suggested vacation itinerary.
Wilderness Lodge, Lake Moeraki
This is a place that nature lovers in particular will never want to leave. Highlights will include sightings of Fiordland crested penguin, New Zealand fur seals and the rare Hectors Dolphin. Adventures will include walking trails, rainforest guided walks including amazing tree fern, canoe safaris, giant native rimu trees, a night visit to the glow worm sanctuary and a visit to Robinson Crusoe Beach. An absolute minimum of 2 nights must be spent here to appreciate the true beauty and isolation of this wilderness region.
From $223 USD per room
Luxury Boutique Hotel
Luxury Boutique Hotels are similar to their bigger 'cousins' the luxury lodges but their smaller size allows them to offer a particularly personal standard of accommodation. They offer excellent food and wine and most of them enjoy stunning locations, close to nature in peaceful surroundings.
If you select this category of accommodation in this region, we will use the property described below, or a property of a similar standard in your suggested vacation itinerary.
Kapitea Ridge, Greymouth/Hokitika
Set on a hillside overlooking the wild and turbulent Tasman Sea and backed by West Coast bush, hills and mountains, Kapitea Ridge enjoys a stunning location. The service, the ambience, the staff, the food and the warmth of this luxury boutique lodge makes it stand out from the crowd. A wonderful enhancement to any West Coast experience.
From $216 USD per room
Hotel
These are the among the best hotels in each city and region of New Zealand. They are centrally located and offer quality acommodation with all the facilities for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation
If you select this category of accommodation in this region, we will use the property described below, or a property of a similar standard in your suggested vacation itinerary.
Beachfront Hotel, Hokitika
Situated right on the beach at Hokitika, the Beachfront Hotel is an ideal stopover place for those travelling along the West Coast of the South Island. If you add this property to your Wish List you will stay in one of the new (2007) luxury Ocean View Wing rooms overlooking the beach. The Beachfront Hotel is just a few steps from the center of Hokitika.
From $154 USD per Room
B&B
An increasingly popular accommodation preference in New Zealand are Bed & Breakfasts (B&B's). They offer warm, personal and friendly hosted accommodation, with full breakfast included.
If you select this category of accommodation in this region, we will use the property described below, or a property of a similar standard in your suggested vacation itinerary.
Rimu Lodge nr Hokitika
Purpose built in 2004, Rimu Lodge is a contemporary retreat with just four luxury en-suite bedrooms with breathtaking views across the Hokitika River valley and farmland to the mountains beyond. Hosts Peter & Helen Walls are the most welcoming and friendly of hosts (get Peter to show you his orchid collection - a passionate orchid enthuisiast!) There are numerous bush walks nearby, and half or full-day trout-fishing tours are popular. Guests enjoy a glass of New Zealand wine before leaving for dinner at one of Hokitika's award-winning restaurants.
From $196 USD per room
Self-contained & Serviced Motel
A unique feature of New Zealand is the popularity of self-contained serviced motels that are located throughout the country, from cities to small towns and everywhere between! They are particularly popular with travelers seeking good value, serviced en-suite accommodation with kitchen facilities.
If you select this category of accommodation in this region, we will use the property described below, or a property of a similar standard in your suggested vacation itinerary.
The Golden Chain Group - Glacier View Motel, Franz Josef
uplanit.com uses the Golden Chain Group of properties because their quality control program ensures that high standards of service are maintained throughout the 90 properties. If you select this category of accommodation in this region uplanit.com will be using a Golden Chain property or similar standard property in your suggested vacation itinerary
From $75 USD per room
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