All hotels in all of our tours exceed the Great Experiences New Zealand satisfaction guarantee and we have ensured that all locations are within walking distance to great cafes and restaurants to further enhance your time in each location.
Below is a video of the different hotels you will be staying at during your tour of New Zealand.
Tour Hotels
Copthorne Harbour City, Auckland – 4 Star Rating
Centrally located downtown on Quay Street opposite the Ferry Terminal and adjacent to Viaduct Basin, railway station and inner city buses. All rooms are north facing with harbour views. Comfortable well appointed en-suite bedrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar and Sky TV. Hotel facilities include sauna, concierge and Tactics Bar and Brassiere. Large reception lounge and meeting point at ground floor reception area.
Millennium Hotel, Rotorua – 4+ Star Rating
Centrally located a brief stroll from the town centre, Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, Rotorua Museum, Polynesian Spa Pools and many key tourist attractions. Comfortable lake view or garden view en-suite bedrooms with mini bar, refrigerator and Sky TV. Hotel features concierge, gymnasium, sauna, large heated swimming pool, spa, massage and beauty therapist. Large, comfortable lounge and Bar Zazu provide a convivial atmosphere. Poolside Brassiere and Restaurant Nikau offers innovative meals.
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park, Wairarapa – 4+ Star Rating
Nestled in the lush Wairarapa valley framed by the Tararua Ranges, this property is set on 24 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens and is on the edge of the region’s largest town, Masterton and just 35kms from Martinborough, a popular boutique wine region. The spacious and comfortable bedrooms have tea and coffee making facilities, Sky TV and mini bar. As you would expect in a resort, there are large lounge areas and restaurants including Café Solway and the very popular ‘The Grill’ for a la carte and set menus. Perfect for wine lovers to dine in spacious comfort.
Copthorne HotelOriental Bay, Wellington – 4+ Star Rating
Overlooking Wellington Harbour with views from every bedroom, rooms have en-suites, LCD TV screens, Sky TV, mini bars and tea and coffee making facilities. It is arguably the best and most relaxing hotel in Wellington and only a 10 minute stroll to the Cuba Shopping Quarter and 5 minutes to the Courtenay Quarter, a huge restaurant and nightlife centre. The hotel boasts a heated indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and superb dining facilities.
The Heritage, Hanmer Springs – 4 Star Rating
This restored, historic landmark is set in an enchanting garden in the centre of a unique alpine retreat, located just across the road from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. Arguably the finest hotel in town, it has en-suite bedrooms with tea and coffee making facilities and TV’s, and hotel features include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis and petanque courts, grand dining room and open-fire lounge area. Boutique shops are handy as is the Village Inn, an old country style pub.
Copthorne Central, Christchurch – 4 Star Rating
Overlooking picturesque Victoria Square and the tranquil Avon River, this beautiful property is centrally located virtually minutes from Cathedral Square, Sky Casino, shopping, bars, restaurants and countless tourist attractions. Comfortable en-suite bedrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, Sky TV, mini bars and the award winning Terrace Restaurant and Lobby Bar add to your ongoing comfort at this superb hotel.
The Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Mt Cook – 4 Star Rating
The Hermitage Hotel is a grand old historic lady, beautiful and set in a silent, unique alpine setting offering more to see and do than any other hotel. Comfortable, well appointed en-suite bedrooms feature mountain views, tea & coffee making facilities, Sky TV and heating. The cafes, lounges and restaurants boast panoramic views of Aorangi Mt Cook, open log fires and superb dining including an international buffet. The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre features a theatrette, planetarium, the Hillary Museum, the Hillary Gallery and much more. There is in house entertainment from 7.30am to 9.00pm daily and opportunities for short mountain walks and helicopter or a fixed wing aircraft rides to the Tasman Glacier. Few tours include this hotel but we believe this is the best way to experience Aoraki.... and we guarantee you will love it!
The Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin – 3 Star Rating
High on a spur above the centre of this old Victorian style city, the Kingsgate Dunedin overlooks the heart of Central Otago. Surrounded by hills with peninsular and harbour views, it has a real Scottish heritage and often this will be shown with the skirl of the bagpipes and the comfort of the lounge bar. Comfortable en-suite bedrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, Sky TV and the popular Aberdeen House Bar, this place is full of surprises and we guarantee a good stay here.
The Distinction Luxmore, Te Anau – 4 Star Rating
2009 Tourism Award Winner, this superb hotel is located close to the wilderness area of Fiordland National Park and the road to Milford. Fully refurbished, it offers deluxe rooms featuring tasteful interior design, 32” LCD flat screen televisions, comfortable lounge furniture and queen size beds. Modern bathrooms offer showers over the bath. Nothing beats the convenience of having two excellent eateries right on site at your favourite hotel. Whether you need cafe style relaxation or buffet meal affordability, Distinction Luxmore Hotel offers you a choice of superb food and beverage opportunities just a few steps from your room. Visit Hilights Restaurant for buffet style bites or Bailiez Cafe for cafe ambience and bar service.
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront, Queenstown – 4 Star Rating
Located within walking distance to the centre of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, this fine hotel blends superior facilities and comfort with friendly personal service. En-suite rooms feature tea and coffee facilities, mini bar, Sky TV and 24 hour room service. Hotel features include spa pool, Impressions Cocktail Bar and Restaurant overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.
Heartland Hotel Glacier Country, Fox –3 Star Rating
Situated in the heart of Glacier country at Fox Glacier, it forms the centrepiece of this tiny mountain village. Whilst not at the normal high standard of accomodation expected on a Great Experiences tour (due to the remoteness and limited properties in the town) the en-suite rooms are comfortable with Sky TV, refrigerator, tea and coffee facilities. The country style Sir William Fox Restaurant will include breakfast and dinner.
Bayview Chateau Tongariro, Mt Ruapehu – 4 Star Rating
Since early last century, “The Chateau” at Tongariro has occupied a special place in the hearts of New Zealanders. Steeped in history, the Bayview Chateau is a gracious establishment, itself an example of neo-Georgian sophistication and refinement. It is a category 1 Heritage Building with lavish décor and furnishings, lots of velvet and chandeliers combined with mountain views of three towering volcanoes within the heritage listed Tongariro National Park. Restaurants, bars, gymnasiums, sauna and plunge pool, tennis court, cinema and golf course…..staying here isn’t just a delight…it’s a tradition!
