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Rotorua

Rotorua
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Our top choices for New Zealand historic hotels

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1. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4.5 star property
Queenstown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,015 reviews)
"Great hotel to stay in. Its a little old but none the less a great hotel. The guy at the bar was really great and gave wonderful service. Would stay again."
Australia
Nicole
The price is £137
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A bar area with wooden furniture, shelves with bottles, and a chalkboard menu.

2. Adina Heritage Christchurch

Adina Heritage Christchurch
4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,091 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Superb rooms, really helpful staff, location is perfect for everything in Christchurch. Definitely would stay here again."
United Kingdom
Neil
The price is £161
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Adina Heritage Christchurch
A rectangular swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a house in the background.

3. Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place, clean, great location"
Australia
Rodney
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Prince's Gate Hotel
A historic building with a prominent hotel sign, multiple windows, and classic architecture.

4. The Esplanade Hotel

The Esplanade Hotel
4.0 star property
Devonport
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (519 reviews)
"Everything was awesome! Great staff."
Australia
Davy
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Esplanade Hotel
A large building with a green roof, situated next to a body of water.

5. The Kentish Hotel

The Kentish Hotel
2.5 star property
Waiuku
6.8 out of 10, (124 reviews)
"Ta👌"
Australia
CAROL
The price is £48
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
The Kentish Hotel
A formal garden with a central lawn leading to a building with a symmetrical facade and a stone wall.

6. Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge
4.0 star property
Larnachs Castle
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (621 reviews)
"Highly recommend. Beautiful views!"
Australia
Sharna
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Larnach Lodge
Terrace/patio

7. Baywick Inn

Baywick Inn
4.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Lovely B&B. Hosts were amazing"
United States
sherry
Baywick Inn
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a palm tree.

8. Colonial House Motel

Colonial House Motel
3.5 star property
Kerikeri
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (229 reviews)
"We loved everything about our stay the location was tranquil and secluded .it had everything we needed for the time we were there.. the owner who is new was awesome and accommodating including his cute little dog definitely recommended for those that just need a spot to stop and relax"
Australia
Donna
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Colonial House Motel
A train station with a luggage storage area, a ticket counter, and a computer displaying Google.

9. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
Addington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (377 reviews)
"Second time staying here, excellent as always."
United Kingdom
Caoilte
The price is £41
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a brick wall with greenery.

10. The Classic Villa

The Classic Villa
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (507 reviews)
"good location and a comfortable small hotel."
United States
LISA
The price is £145
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
The Classic Villa
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Radisson RED Auckland

Radisson RED Auckland

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and bed comfy. We realized we had to close the bathroom door overnight so the sun wouldn’t come in in the morning. Breakfast was good, could have had a few more choices. Would recommend."
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Radisson RED Auckland

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