Susan Roberts

Kick back at The Vicarage Geraldine, a beautifully restored heritage-listed retreat right in the heart of South Canterbury. It’s the perfect spot to base yourself while you soak up the town’s mix of nature, artisan culture, and foodie delights. Start your morning with a coffee and something tasty at Barkers Foodstore, just a short stroll […]

Boutique accommodation here isn’t about glitz or grandeur. It’s about character, comfort and connection. Many boutique hotels and lodges are owner-operated, set near vineyards, tucked into pristine native bush, perched above the sea or woven into small rural communities. They reflect the land they sit on and the people who call that place home. Stay

Discover something new Your Boutique Hotels & Lodges Collection Update As we step into another bright, adventure-ready season, we’re excited to highlight four exceptional stays in our Boutique Hotels & Lodges Collection — each offering something uniquely special in Marlborough and Nelson/Tasman. These properties combine warm New Zealand hospitality with unforgettable regional experiences your clients

Starring in the Robb Report ‘one of The Most Luxurious Stays and Retreats in New Zealand’ Set within 500 acres of pristine native beech forest, the retreat is owned and operated by Cristina Holopainen and Chef Lasse Holopainen. It recently earned Qualmark’s prestigious 5-Star rating and Gold Sustainable Business Award, a testament to its strong

Looking for a getaway than blends 5* style with a dash of wild adventure. The Ruapehu region is calling and Omaka Lodge is the perfect base.Set in award-winning landscaped gardens, this peaceful rural retreat feels a world away from the everyday Your journey begins in Auckland. As you leave behind the energetic urban streets, the

Tucked deep in the forests of New Zealand’s South Island, this riverside retreat offers a luxe reset for body and soul – yoga and sunrise wake-ups optional When I told friends I was heading to a luxury wellness retreat in New Zealand for a little reset, they laughed – not because of the destination, but

new – one-night stays LUXE VILLAS + WELLNESS + CUISINE + NATURE   WRAPPED IN AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE ATMARUIA RIVER RETREAT – TASMAN REGION Searching for that unique experience for your clients? Maybe they only have time for a ONE NIGHT STAY, and now they can experience the award winning Maruia River Retreat. This is the

MT COOK LAKESIDE RETREAT Featured in TIME’s list of The World’s Greatest Places of 2024! This annual list highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay. The only accommodation provider to be featured from New Zealand. This luxurious lodge, skirting the edge of Lake Pukaki, now offers dinner and a show like no other.  TIME

New Zealand’s South island offers crystal-clear night skies, and the location of Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat – Mackenzie Country showcases the stars at their onsite Pukaki Observatory and Pen-y-bryn Lodge – Oamaru – Waitaki offers three telescopes onsite Inspiration cuisine crafted by Chef Cory at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

WHAT’S NEW……. We’re delighted to welcome the elegant and luxurious Pihopa Retreat to our boutique collection. Set amongst park-like grounds in Nelson city this luxury 5* retreat offers 6 beautifully decorated suites. Thoughtfully stocked with drinks, wine, liquors, snacks and a delicious afternoon tea treat. Drinks and canapes are served each evening at the pool house.

Sophisticated luxury with a relaxed New Zealand vibe Boutique Hotels & Lodges collection offers a  diverse choice of unique accommodation owned and operated by locals showcasing the best of New Zealand. Small boutique hotels, luxury lodges, nature retreats and luxe holiday homes offer a balance of chic design through to eclectic décor, offering stunning mountain,

YOU’VE ARRIVED…..TIME TO RELAX WITH A GLASS OF WINE Owners Peter and Paul have stamped their interior design skills into this Edwardian homestead. Filled with beautiful things, bedrooms are resplendent in their four separate rich colour palettes – Māwhero (pink), Kākāriki (green), Kikorangi (blue) and Pango (black – this room is actually painted white with