Title: 10 Best New Zealand Luxury Resorts & Hotels for 2025 | Expedia.ca

  

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## Top Cities in New Zealand

![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

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#### Rotorua

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![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

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![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

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#### Queenstown

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![Mount Maunganui showing a coastal town, a bay or harbour and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/236000/236291-Tauranga.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Tauranga

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## Top New Zealand Luxury Hotels

![Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/0b184964.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/5ad976d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/f7569b18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/6942b51a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Auckland Central Business District

8.8/10

Excellent

(1416)

"Really enjoyed the stay!"

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

Priscilla

CA $139

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Cordis.h8072.Hotel-Information)

![Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/5595d987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily full breakfast (NZD 35 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/61c99d9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/bd7838da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/6376c0fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1000)

"Amazing location. Helpful staff"

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

Tim

CA $378

CA $435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Rees-Hotel-And-Luxury-Apartments.h110468.Hotel-Information)

![Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 48 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/447800/447796/a54212fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/447800/447796/98bb41d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/447800/447796/b116173b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/447800/447796/ecd8828b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### JW Marriott Auckland

Auckland Central Business District

9.0/10

Wonderful

(62)

"Great staff, location and experience "

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

Barrie

CA $280

CA $322 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Auckland.h447796.Hotel-Information)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/310a393b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/c2fca142.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/a09190eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Tennis court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/e0bdcd1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Platinum Queenstown Villas

Queenstown

9.8/10

Exceptional

(554)

"You will love it here! This was our 3rd year back! The staff are amazing, the rooms are beautiful & it’s so quiet! "

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

Sophie

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Platinum-Queenstown-Villas.h6831917.Hotel-Information)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1386200/1386172/af1bd6d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1386200/1386172/b01a3e6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1386200/1386172/4ad57fe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1386200/1386172/b1cab043.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Grand by SkyCity

Auckland Central Business District

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1861)

"We enjoyed our stay"

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

Peter

CA $204

CA $235 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/a9c7c485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, 1 Bedroom (Residence) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/2f4cc98b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/66449400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/fc2526cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

8.6/10

Excellent

(1003)

"Great place to stay, fantastic rooms and awesome views. "

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

Ash

CA $274

CA $315 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information)

![Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Marina View (Club Millesime access)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1665100/1665023/5e88e285.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Club Millesime access)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1665100/1665023/8febac84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1665100/1665023/f02159ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1665100/1665023/44999389.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour

Auckland Central Business District

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1002)

"Great location and hotel"

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

Wayne

CA $313

CA $360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Sofitel-Auckland-Viaduct-Harbour.h1665023.Hotel-Information)

![King Henry Suite - 2 bedrooms | City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6120000/6115500/6115454/7aa50945.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![King Henry Suite - 2 bedrooms | Water view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6120000/6115500/6115454/0b4536a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6120000/6115500/6115454/8a2c0336.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6120000/6115500/6115454/8d429ff3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### King and Queen Hotel Suites

New Plymouth CBD

9.8/10

Exceptional

(579)

"Great place to stay"

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

Mathew

CA $183

CA $211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

[](https://www.expedia.ca/New-Plymouth-Hotels-King-And-Queen-Hotel-Suites.h6115454.Hotel-Information)

![Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/e5d19209.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Four Bedroom Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/b15619bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/063fc3b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/7ef55413.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre

9.6/10

Exceptional

(815)

"Lovely people great place to stay thank you "

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

Amanda

CA $177

CA $205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Distinction-Dunedin-Hotel.h10119965.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/2cd8997b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/c23b1108.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/fc8fa7dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/c61eb6ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Commodore Airport Hotel

Burnside

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1006)

"Everything was great, staff, facilities and restaurant. Enjoyed staying here"

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

CHRIS KW

CA $246

CA $283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information)

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## Top New Zealand Hotel Reviews

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

### Rydges Wellington Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean and comfortable "

[](https://expedia.ca/Wellington-Hotels-Rydges-Wellington-Airport.h30101357.Hotel-Information)

![The Grand by SkyCity](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1386200/1386172/af1bd6d9_y.jpg)

### The Grand by SkyCity

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

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

![Novotel Auckland Airport](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4230000/4223700/4223624/15c535b9_y.jpg)

### Novotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Impressive style and cleanliness. Staff is very polite and accommodating."

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Novotel-Auckland-Airport.h4223624.Hotel-Information)

![JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522400/522358/0aaedd5c_y.jpg)

### JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Shuttle was good but such a pity that the bus can't park closer to the parking spots where the overhead shelters are (on rainy days like we had). Room was just right for our one night stay - compact, had what we needed, good size shower/bathroom, tea & coffee making facilities, cosy bed. Highly recommend for a one night stay. We didn't. use the restaurant."

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Jet-Park-Hotel-Auckland-Airport.h522358.Hotel-Information)

![Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/0b184964_y.jpg)

### Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

10/10 Excellent

"Staff trained in excellence. Great amenities. Very family friendly."

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Cordis.h8072.Hotel-Information)

![Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/29b191db_y.jpg)

### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, spacious room. Informative and receptive staff. The breakfast food of good coffee, bread yogurt and fruit was a welcome surprise. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.Hotel-Information)

![Wairakei Resort Taupo](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/dbfc4614_y.jpg)

### Wairakei Resort Taupo

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely grounds, awesome pool, a convenient place to stop on a trip south."

[](https://expedia.ca/Wairakei-Hotels-Wairakei-Resort-Taupo.h1668649.Hotel-Information)

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

### SkyCity Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Such wonderful friendly helpful staff, from reception to concierge. Always love a good interaction as it brings the humanity side into the occasion. Looking forward to staying again soon "

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

![Horizon by SkyCity ](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96762100/96762015/7547c255_y.jpg)

### Horizon by SkyCity

10/10 Excellent

"We had a beautiful dinner there. The service was top notch. We arrived late but they managed to fit us in. The room was very modern. I would definitely stay again. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Horizon-By-SkyCity.h96762015.Hotel-Information)