Title: 10 Best Family & Kid Friendly Resorts in New Zealand for 2026 - Expedia.ca [New Zealand Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/New-Zealand.dx133)[New Zealand Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-New-Zealand.d133.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in New Zealand](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-New-Zealand.d133.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[New Zealand Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-New-Zealand.d133.Flight-Destinations)[New Zealand Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-New-Zealand.d133.Car-Rental-Destinations)[New Zealand Vacations](https://expedia.ca/New-Zealand.d133.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Tongaporutu which includes a sunset, a bay or harbour and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922898688/9b2d99d2-9a80-420a-8480-133b1e24acc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Kid & Family Friendly Resorts in New Zealand - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Top Cities in New Zealand ![Christchurch](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/110000/110841-Christchurch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Christchurch [](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Family-Hotel.0-0-d179996-tFamilyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ![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-Family-Hotel.0-0-d2593-tFamilyHotel.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 [](https://expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Family-Hotel.0-0-d6048121-tFamilyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ## Check availability on New Zealand Family Hotels Tonight [Dec 10 - Dec 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=family_friendly) Tomorrow [Dec 11 - Dec 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=family_friendly) This weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=family_friendly) Next weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=133&startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=family_friendly) ## Our top choices for New Zealand family-friendly hotels ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838700/2838650/c56d9312.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838700/2838650/6c7461df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 Bedroom View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838700/2838650/de6a633c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838700/2838650/a0a2a0bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nesuto St Martins Apartment Hotel Auckland Central Business District 8.0/10 Very good (3427) "Amazing value for money" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Kathryn CA $108 CA $125 total includes taxes & fees Dec 25 - Dec 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-St-Martins-Apartment-Hotel.h2838650.Hotel-Information) ![Children's activities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1275/6f507564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Junior Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1275/4770e9aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, ocean views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1275/da0ded4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Junior Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1275/565bd335.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay Mount Victoria 8.6/10 Excellent (1002) "The staff was courteous, the rooms were spacious and clean, and the location was perfect to the central business district." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Carol CA $132 CA $152 total includes taxes & fees Dec 16 - Dec 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Wellington-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Wellington.h1275.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/553456c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/47319b70.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/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/6dd7feca.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/cbb46670.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Platinum Queenstown Villas Queenstown 9.8/10 Exceptional (557) "Beautiful accommodation! The fireplace was perfect and the underfloor heating in the bathrooms was luxury! Plenty of space with a fully equipped kitchen. We loved our 3bdrm apartment!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Ramari [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Platinum-Queenstown-Villas.h6831917.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/cbfc5f80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/3829bdf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/98d38783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/0395b849.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rydges Rotorua Whakarewarewa 8.2/10 Very good (1055) "Just very handy to where we needed to be, clean, tidy and comfortable, reasonably priced." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Stephen CA $122 CA $140 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Rydges-Rotorua.h329597.Hotel-Information) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2730000/2729900/2729893/f2b4b05f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2730000/2729900/2729893/7c70987f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2730000/2729900/2729893/c16a3f96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2730000/2729900/2729893/d1207661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oaks Auckland Hotel Auckland Central Business District 8.6/10 Excellent (1007) "Spotless, comfortable, quiet suite in a great location" ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Christina CA $115 CA $132 total includes taxes & fees Dec 23 - Dec 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Nesuto-Stadium-Hotel-And-Apartments.h2729893.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3040000/3030900/3030872/74256cb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3040000/3030900/3030872/4b7c100b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3040000/3030900/3030872/8db3ed8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3040000/3030900/3030872/a426fe41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Anchorage Resort Taupo Two Mile Bay 9.6/10 Exceptional (641) "Check-in was easy, amenities were great (especially the laundry!), and location was perfect for getting to downtown Taupo and other excursions we scheduled." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Stephanie CA $186 CA $215 total includes taxes & fees Dec 21 - Dec 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-The-Anchorage-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h3030872.Hotel-Information) ![Children's play area - outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/1b0625b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/3949aa34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/755dfeb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/6accd0d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wairakei Resort Taupo Wairakei 7.8/10 Good (1000) "Fantastic for families and worth it." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) pamudhi CA $94 CA $108 total includes taxes & fees Dec 16 - Dec 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Wairakei-Hotels-Wairakei-Resort-Taupo.h1668649.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2278200/2278166/d476d077.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Tower Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2278200/2278166/41e4e3a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2278200/2278166/059fb484.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Tower Suite | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2278200/2278166/d32ae935.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Barclay Suites Auckland Central Business District 8.2/10 Very good (3820) "Nice location, very helpful staff, beautiful views " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Habibollah CA $105 CA $121 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Barclay-Suites.h2278166.Hotel-Information) ![Children's play area - indoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2060000/2056700/2056657/f276f780.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2060000/2056700/2056657/49364afe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily continental breakfast (NZD 25 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2060000/2056700/2056657/081eaafc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2060000/2056700/2056657/39b681d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JetPark Hotel Rotorua Victoria 8.8/10 Excellent (1001) "Just a great place. Friendly staff who were very helpful. Clean spacious rooms. Good location. Breakfast pretyy good for price." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Paul CA $136 CA $157 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Jet-Park-Hotel-Rotorua.h2056657.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5088000/5087920/20c4a123.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5088000/5087920/045803b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5088000/5087920/faee21b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Twin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5088000/5087920/aebd299f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Rotorua Hotel Koutu 7.6/10 Good (915) "Washroom mould should be clean. Rest of things all okay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Preeti CA $57 CA $65 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Lake-Rotorua-Hotel.h5087920.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 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