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Oraka Deep Park: B & B between Auckland and Rotorua

I didn't stay here personally, but have visited on many occassions as I live nearby. The setting is very tranquil and beautiful. The room is very comfortable and private with a double bed, en suite and private entrance.

Unique Qualities: Set in the most lovely gardens surrounded by lovely big feature trees. Also this is a working deer farm, so you can view the lovely big Wapiti deer in the fields around the house.
Meals by arrangement.

Address: 71 Bayly Road, RD1 Tirau.

Comparison: about average

Directions: Via Langlands Road, which is off State Highway 27. Between Auckland and Rotorua.

Phone: +64-7-8831382

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Website: http://www.oraka-deer.co.nz

NOVOTEL - now known as Mercure Queenstown.: Truly Stunning Scenery!

Comfortable, clean, friendly and what you would expect of a middle to up market hotel. The staff are willing to help and you enjoy a very pleasant rest here, it is not in the middle of town, so away from the noise of late nite revellers.

Unique Qualities: The lounge is amazing, plenty of comfortable seats, lovely big fire, and one wall is completely glass with the lake and mountains in view - truly amazing. Just sitting there writing postcards and letters is a very enjoyable experience.
The dining room has this wonderful view too, out these huge glass windows, overlooking the lake and mountains. Just superb!!

Address: Sainsbury Rd, Fernhill, QUEENSTOWN

Comparison: about average

Directions: Head through town and follow the signs to Glenorchy, and just out of town the sign points to Fernhill on the right up a hill.

Other Contact: www.novotel.co.nz

Phone: 64 - 3 - 4426600

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.mercure.com/mercure/fichehotel/gb/mer/1994/fiche_hotel.shtml

Holiday park cabins.: Camp grounds and holiday parks.

One of our best kept secrets!
I particularly want to mention Holiday park Cabins with ensuites here. This is an option worth considering if you are a little bit flexible. Cooking facilities are campground or minimal in the cabins, however if you don't mind eating out, this is a very price attractive option for accommodation.

Address: Various locations around the country.

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: Check the website for location on your route.

Price: less than US$20

Theme: Campground

Website: http://www.holidayparks.co.nz

Novotel Tainui Hamilton: While in Hamilton, Waikato.

Unique Qualities: This is a 4-star hotel ideally located in the central city, beside the river and main street of Hamilton. Located among the night clubs and restaurants, all within walking distance.
This is a very comfortable hotel with a unique cultural flavour typical of the local Maori tribe.
Cultural carvings are a real treat and highlight of this hotel.

Address: 7 Alma Street, Hamilton, North Island.

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: Central City, just a few steps from main Victoria street, and beside the Waikato River. Next to the BNZ bank and Skycity Casino.

Phone: 64-7-838-1366

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.novotel.co.nz

Hilton Hotel.: HILTON on Princes Wharf.

Luxurious Style hotel with rooms and apartments available.
The restaurant "White" is wonderfully placed so patrons get superb harbour views while dining.
Board and Convention facilities available.

Unique Qualities: This hotel is build on a wharf, therefore you are right out on the harbour. Arrival and Departure lounges for Cruise ships are here too.
Very special location and anyone would enjoy this lovely, albeit costly, hotel.

Address: Princes Wharf, 147 Quay Street, Auckland.

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: Princes Wharf, 147 Quay Street, Auckland.

Phone: 64-9-9782000

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.hilton.com