Title: Top 10 Romantic Hotels in New Zealand for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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## Top Cities in New Zealand

![Queenstown which includes a sunset, mist or fog and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/6e281ac7-e424-4a2d-a3ca-78365ff1df57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Queenstown

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![Rotorua which includes a hot spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/9a8a8a74-9f75-477d-8283-18de79bd5c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Rotorua

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

![Sky Tower showing skyline, a city and city views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/8983defc-4575-4e41-9e88-654be3c68388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Auckland

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![Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179996/311b9e05-0248-4db6-b947-d11cb5386508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Christchurch

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Romantic-Hotel.0-0-d179996-tRomanticHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

![Huka Falls which includes a bridge and rapids as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108156/1a3a6bd3-337e-44f8-8099-4690880d2728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Taupō

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![Mount Victoria Lookout showing a city, a bay or harbour and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108412/789a64f7-293c-4d5a-8c13-569da4658460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Wellington

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![Lake Hawea showing mountains and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110732/0b228cf8-38f4-490f-bae1-a7867dd37149.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Wānaka

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## Check availability on New Zealand Romantic Hotels

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## Our top choices for New Zealand romantic hotels

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/d4a3bdf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/216c4d32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/0b240807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe  2 Bedrooms, Lake View (Residence) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/8f3e9d09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

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

Kawarau Falls

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,011 reviews)

"Outstanding hotel, would return!"

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

Megan

CA $361

CA $415 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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

![Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/e4d3d971.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/14ecd927.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)

![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

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

Auckland Central Business District

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,563 reviews)

"Great facilities but even excellent Buffet breakfast "

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

Jeffrey

CA $145

CA $166 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

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

![Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 45 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/757d6abe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/983f9d0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Guest Room, Balcony, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/81800e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/dd3ddfe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hotel-St-Moritz.h525192.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,001 reviews)

"Beautiful rooms, perfect location, and very friendly attentive staff "

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

Sylvia

CA $316

CA $363 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 31 - Feb 1

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hotel-St-Moritz.h525192.Hotel-Information)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/f17094f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/920f9deb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/acce9306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Twin Room, Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/3862132f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### VR Rotorua Lake Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-VR-Rotorua-Lake-Resort.h898832.Hotel-Information)

Mourea

8.2/10

Very good

(1,002 reviews)

"Friendly staff and great views"

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

Vijayaragavan

CA $80

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 29 - Jan 30

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-VR-Rotorua-Lake-Resort.h898832.Hotel-Information)

![Cottage (Winemakers) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4978000/4977940/c6ce1a87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4978000/4977940/9e261575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Villa (Woodland) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4978000/4977940/23581dce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden Cottage with Hot Tub | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4978000/4977940/a3adfa64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Parehua Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Martinborough-Hotels-Parehua-Resort.h4977940.Hotel-Information)

Martinborough

9.8/10

Exceptional

(1,029 reviews)

"Clean, quiet, great facilites"

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

James

CA $211

CA $244 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 27 - Jan 28

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Martinborough-Hotels-Parehua-Resort.h4977940.Hotel-Information)

![Romantic Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13280000/13272100/13272067/793fb763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Romantic Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13280000/13272100/13272067/061db046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13280000/13272100/13272067/cf094218.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Romantic Cottage | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13280000/13272100/13272067/8fe4a34e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Vineyard Cottages

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Vineyard-Cottages.h13272067.Hotel-Information)

Waimauku

9.2/10

Wonderful

(115 reviews)

"Great place to stay"

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

Niels

CA $235

CA $271 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Vineyard-Cottages.h13272067.Hotel-Information)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/87354413.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/331a18f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/018bcfb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/d2217cce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Millbrook Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information)

Arrowtown

9.8/10

Exceptional

(749 reviews)

"Incredible place, very peaceful, great service and epic food"

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

Muhammad

CA $475

CA $546 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 27 - Jan 28

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information)

![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5530000/5526300/5526280/w2998h1992x0y0-a762088f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View (Front Row) | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5530000/5526300/5526280/222bce71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5530000/5526300/5526280/184e5074.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5530000/5526300/5526280/19693061.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### LakeRidge Queenstown by Staysouth

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-LakeRidge-Queenstown-By-Staysouth.h5526280.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

9.8/10

Exceptional

(112 reviews)

"We had a great time amazing views great place to stay"

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

Julie

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-LakeRidge-Queenstown-By-Staysouth.h5526280.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)

![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)

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

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1386200/1386172/w2880h1917x0y0-f508957f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Grand by SkyCity

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

Auckland Central Business District

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,970 reviews)

"Amazing hotel, great helpful staff. The restaurants are amazing with great room service too!!"

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

Soumen

CA $206

CA $239 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 28 - Jan 29

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

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28500/28478/645779e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28500/28478/27805f56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28500/28478/23c0a912.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Mangapapa Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28500/28478/23126c4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mangapapa Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Havelock-North-Hotels-Mangapapa-Hotel.h28478.Hotel-Information)

Havelock North

9.8/10

Exceptional

(169 reviews)

"Fabulous service, small intimate hotel and lovely food. "

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

Liam

CA $362

CA $417 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 27 - Jan 28

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Havelock-North-Hotels-Mangapapa-Hotel.h28478.Hotel-Information)

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## Top New Zealand Hotel Reviews

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

### Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room. Very clean. "

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

![Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4200000/4192700/4192650/61562b11_y.jpg)

### Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"I personally love the little hut we stayed in for our one night stay "

[](https://expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lakeview-Kiwi-Holiday-Park-Motels.h4192650.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

"Wonderful location with amazing staff, everyone was super friendly. Will be back to stay again"

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

![Rydges Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/3829bdf6_y.jpg)

### Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"My sons and I had a great stay. The room was so comfortable, clean and quiet. Great place for kids. My sons had a bball tournament so the pool and spas were great for their recovery in between games and at the end of the days. The staff were friendly and welcoming and food was great"

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Rydges-Rotorua.h329597.Hotel-Information)

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

### Novotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel, great staff, lovely food"

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

![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/fa910380_y.jpg)

### Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent thanks"

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information)

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

### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were helpful and welcoming. We had a very nice room with a helpful kitchenette. Parking on site was handy and the location is great for walking to town. "

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

![JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522400/522358/fe095e62_y.jpg)

### JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Second time I have stayed at Jet Park Hotel, it’s the perfect place to stay before flying home, spotlessly clean room, comfy beds, room amenities first class and attention to detail in every area, staff are attentive, friendly and helpful, the restaurant, bar and food are excellent. Totally relaxing oasis, they have won many awards and it’s obvious why."

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

![Scenic Hotel Southern Cross](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83611/1cefd740_y.jpg)

### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

10/10 Excellent

"Nice & tidy, view to the city . Beautiful "

[](https://expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Southern-Cross.h83611.Hotel-Information)