Accommodation in a motel in New Zealand
New Zealand motel accommodation forms the backbone of the New Zealand accommodation industry. They provide serviced accommodation with a smile and can be found all over the country. Motel accommodation in New Zealand caters for many guests, from those with young families to group travel.
The question is how do you choose which part of New Zealand to stay in? First of all, it helps to understand that while New Zealand is a smaller country compared to most, it does take some time to get to and from the different cities and towns. Your decision process will really start when you book your flights. On international flights, you will most likely arrive in Auckland in the North Island or Christchurch in the South Island. If you’re booking another flight from here to your next desired destination, you’ll save travel time, but if not, you might want to consider staying overnight in your arrival city before you start your journey.
Once you’ve decided where you’re going to arrive, you can start mapping out an itinerary based on how many days you have in New Zealand and what style of vacation you’re looking for. Motels are a great way to get a relaxed yet private vacation style as they allow you to have your own room and often a private patio or similar. Some motels even have a pool and/or spa on site, which is great for when you don’t feel like traveling far from your room. However, if you’re planning on actually going out, here are just a few of the many itinerary ideas:
– Northland Region: Here you will see spectacular Kauri forests, beautiful beaches and have the opportunity to visit the famous wine region of Matakana.
– Wanganui/Taranaki Regions: Travel down the famous Wanganui River on a steamboat, have a picnic in Pukekura Park surrounded by beautiful gardens, or climb Mount Taranaki
– Nelson Region: Cruise along the coast of Abel Tasman National Park, fish for trout, or go whitewater rafting down the Buller and Gowan rivers.
– Central Otago: visit Old Cromwell Town before touring the cellars for a glass of Pinot Noir
Finding a motel in any of these regions will provide a great base and place to rest. But how do you know if the motel will provide you with a quality stay? Finding a quality motel in New Zealand just got easier thanks to Qualmark accreditation. Look for the black and yellow (or sometimes green) Qualmark logo on the motel’s website or in directories. What is a Qualmark rating? Qualmark’s professional raters conduct annual reviews and rate hosting providers from 1 to 5 stars, with 5 stars being the highest. During this process, they assess the facilities on offer, business practices and service systems along with other factors related to the New Zealand tourism industry.
Motel accommodation in New Zealand can be found just about anywhere, so start your search today and begin the countdown to your vacation!