Title: 10 Best New Zealand Beach Resorts for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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## Top Cities in New Zealand

![Napier which includes a sunset and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/236000/236255-Hawkes-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Napier

[](https://expedia.ca/Napier-Hotels-Beach-Hotel.0-0-d2593-tBeachHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/335000/335436-Hamilton.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Hamilton

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![Sky Tower showing skyline, a city and city views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32596-Sky-Tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Auckland

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![Christchurch](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/110000/110841-Christchurch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Christchurch

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![Mount Victoria Lookout showing a city, a bay or harbour and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179180-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Wellington

[](https://expedia.ca/Wellington-Hotels-Beach-Hotel.0-0-d6127327-tBeachHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179114-Bay-Of-Plenty.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Rotorua

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Beach-Hotel.0-0-d6048125-tBeachHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

![Larnach Castle showing château or palace and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78049-Dunedin.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Dunedin

[](https://expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Beach-Hotel.0-0-d6048046-tBeachHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

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#### Queenstown

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## Check availability on New Zealand Beach Hotel

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Next weekend

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## Our top choices for New Zealand beach hotels

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7300000/7297800/7297737/e78e57ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7300000/7297800/7297737/b1e6bdc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7300000/7297800/7297737/8015b080.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7300000/7297800/7297737/55a154d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Waves Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Waves-Motel.h7297737.Hotel-Information)

Orewa

8.6/10

Excellent

(615)

"Room was very clean & spacious Only negative was a large tub catching water leaking from the ceiling right outside our door We were on the ground floor & had a lovely private courtyard with outdoor furniture Very handy to the beach "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Richard

CA $195

CA $224 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 19 - Dec 20

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Waves-Motel.h7297737.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629600/9629513/078586e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Holiday Unit (1BR)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629600/9629513/96b9f547.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629600/9629513/b46c8d98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beachfront Spa Villa (Studio) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629600/9629513/b31c76fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tauranga-Hotels-Papamoa-Beach-Resort.h9629513.Hotel-Information)

Papamoa Beach

9.4/10

Exceptional

(441)

"Great location, beach and shopping/ ammenities "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Todd

CA $175

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 15 - Dec 16

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tauranga-Hotels-Papamoa-Beach-Resort.h9629513.Hotel-Information)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3970000/3967400/3967355/12b9fac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3970000/3967400/3967355/20c150de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Local cuisine, beach views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3970000/3967400/3967355/b8c4ccbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Local cuisine, beach views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3970000/3967400/3967355/5664c6a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Taipa Beach Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Taipa-Hotels-Taipa-Beach-Resort.h3967355.Hotel-Information)

Taipa

8.8/10

Excellent

(333)

"Great location Some of the facilities a little dated but overall great location and nice rooms "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Clinton

CA $191

CA $220 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 20 - Dec 21

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Taipa-Hotels-Taipa-Beach-Resort.h3967355.Hotel-Information)

![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3429800/3429768/dc7452e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![King Beachfront Chalet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3429800/3429768/8e8dae44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3429800/3429768/d422fb41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Spa Beachfront Chalet | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3429800/3429768/5861e9a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hokitika-Hotels-Shining-Star-Beachfront-Accommodation.h3429768.Hotel-Information)

Hokitika

9.0/10

Wonderful

(858)

"This was the most beautiful place to stay! "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Nicole

CA $119

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hokitika-Hotels-Shining-Star-Beachfront-Accommodation.h3429768.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4780000/4770100/4770013/019cdc6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4780000/4770100/4770013/d4b0e3c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4780000/4770100/4770013/e31db65d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4780000/4770100/4770013/0336472e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Navigate Seaside Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Napier-Hotels-Navigate-Seaside-Hotel.h4770013.Hotel-Information)

Ahuriri

9.2/10

Wonderful

(879)

"Arrived at the hotel the first few days of the new team taking over - They were very helpful and great to deal with. Loved the room and the location is awesome"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

john

CA $105

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Napier-Hotels-Navigate-Seaside-Hotel.h4770013.Hotel-Information)

![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847300/9847206/944a8b41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847300/9847206/f9dfc752.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847300/9847206/41dfbfb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 outdoor pools, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847300/9847206/cae8453d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Atrium Apartments

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tauranga-Hotels-The-Atrium-Apartments.h9847206.Hotel-Information)

Mount Maunganui

8.8/10

Excellent

(461)

"The views were fantastic. Rolm was clean and the amenities good. Very close to bars and restaurants. "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Paul

CA $162

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 17 - Dec 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tauranga-Hotels-The-Atrium-Apartments.h9847206.Hotel-Information)

![Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/589890c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/696fe8e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ocean View Penthouse Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/06c2e034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Sundeck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/67bbc2dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Beachfront Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hokitika-Hotels-Beachfront-Hotel.h519239.Hotel-Information)

Hokitika

8.4/10

Very good

(1000)

"Great accommodation and location. Staff were nice and there is a restaurant onsite. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Mike

CA $116

CA $134 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 17 - Dec 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hokitika-Hotels-Beachfront-Hotel.h519239.Hotel-Information)

![Executive Apartment, Beach View | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/94f04a9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/8de34db4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/762d56b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Apartment, Beach View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/54536d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Curio Bay Salt House Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Curio-Bay-Hotels-Curio-Bay-Salt-House-Motel.h19549489.Hotel-Information)

Curio Bay

9.6/10

Exceptional

(347)

"Beautiful location right on the beach. Very comfortable room and the continental breakfast option was perfect for our morning."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Amanda

CA $151

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 16 - Dec 17

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Curio-Bay-Hotels-Curio-Bay-Salt-House-Motel.h19549489.Hotel-Information)

![On the beach, beach shuttle, 12 beach bars](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592950/5b321d04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Suite, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592950/65819d39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592950/f0e3c5b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592950/47fca9f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Alpine View Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Alpine-View-Motel.h2592950.Hotel-Information)

Kaikoura

8.6/10

Excellent

(538)

"Awesome clean place to stay, will be back "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Aporini

CA $108

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 16 - Dec 17

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Alpine-View-Motel.h2592950.Hotel-Information)

![Beach nearby, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629100/9629078/229de540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629100/9629078/ffbf1998.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629100/9629078/bbcfd969.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Basic Room, 1 Single Bed (TWIN TOWER Family Apt) | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629100/9629078/953f6f46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tauranga-Hotels-Oceanside-Resort-Twin-Towers.h9629078.Hotel-Information)

Mount Maunganui

7.8/10

Good

(1303)

"Handy location, clean room, easy access"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Carol

CA $125

CA $145 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 16 - Dec 17

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tauranga-Hotels-Oceanside-Resort-Twin-Towers.h9629078.Hotel-Information)

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![Sudima Queenstown Five Mile](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67280000/67277800/67277771/e03dbca6_y.jpg)

### Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Area is convenient with restaurants and supermarket."

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Sudima-Queenstown.h67277771.Hotel-Information)

![Bealey Quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32947200/32947186/2730b43c_y.jpg)

### Bealey Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were terrific, all amenities were fabulous, the property and restaurant were awesome, and the location was perfect for walking to get around. Recommend a second kitchen."

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![Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2187300/2187263/6b91f70b_y.jpg)

### Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay if starting or finishing your trip and you want to relax before travelling. Quiet area while still close to airport. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Heartland-Hotel-Auckland-Airport.h2187263.Hotel-Information)

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### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Yes and yes, clean room and very tasty food"

[](https://expedia.ca/Wellington-Hotels-James-Cook-Hotel-Grand-Chancellor.h24850.Hotel-Information)

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### The Grand by SkyCity

10/10 Excellent

"The room was lovely, comfortable bed, great shower, great view, great check in and out experience. The breakfast was great. I'd definitely stay again "

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-The-Grand-By-SkyCity.h1386172.Hotel-Information)

![SkyCity Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40995/ad21af79_y.jpg)

### SkyCity Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious room, fast check-in and out "

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-SkyCity-Hotel.h40995.Hotel-Information)

![Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37410000/37408100/37408030/2afec57f_y.jpg)

### Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent

"Very pleasant reception"

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Queenstown-Central.h37408030.Hotel-Information)

![La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194900/59194834/069a4291_y.jpg)

### La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, staff, great sheets, crisp and cotton. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-LQ-Queenstown.h59194834.Hotel-Information)

![Rydges Wellington Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30110000/30101400/30101357/02929c99_y.jpg)

### Rydges Wellington Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely friendly staff,room was spotless,quiet and so comfortable. "

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