{"id":2124,"date":"2022-03-27T23:57:30","date_gmt":"2022-03-27T12:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/hidden-gems-new-zealands-best-boutique-hotels\/"},"modified":"2024-02-26T15:32:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T04:32:47","slug":"hidden-gems-new-zealands-best-boutique-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/hidden-gems-new-zealands-best-boutique-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Gems: New Zealand’s Best Boutique Hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Discover our favourite New Zealand boutique hotels, offering an authentic glimpse into this enchanting country.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to get to the heart of a destination is through a stay at a boutique hotel. If you want an insider\u2019s experience of New Zealand, steer away from the global hotel chains and towards family-owned estates, heritage homesteads and private lodges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An intimate escape at New Zealand boutique hotels means staying in hidden areas usually only frequented by locals and gives you the opportunity to chat to the hotel owners one on one to gain insider knowledge on the best places to eat, things to do and unmissable natural wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is our pick of the best New Zealand boutique hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more:<\/strong> Things to Do in New Zealand: 10 Unmissable Experiences<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay lakeside at Hidden Lodge Queenstown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Counteract the heart-racing adventure that comes with a Queenstown holiday with a blissful stay at the lakeside Hidden Lodge Queenstown<\/a>. <\/strong>This five-star boutique hideaway is perched on the edge of Lake Wakatipu and offers jaw-dropping views over the surrounding snow-capped mountains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The hotel is perfectly positioned for Queenstown explorations: find boutique shops, trendy restaurants, cool galleries and wine bars stocked with high-quality local drops nearby. Queenstown is renowned for adventure, and the perfect end to a day filled with bungee jumping, sky diving, canyon swinging and jet boating is to slip into the hotel\u2019s outdoor hot tub or steamy sauna to soothe tired muscles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for more inspiration? <\/strong>Things to Do in Queenstown: Where to Eat, Drink, Stay & Play<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heritage luxury in the Oamaru hills at Pen-y-bryn Lodge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t get more charming than a stay in a former 1889 Victorian mansion. At Pen-y-Bryn Lodge<\/strong><\/a>, feel like you\u2019ve stepped back to a time of refinement. The lodge\u2019s five rooms are individually decorated with ornate antiques and heritage furnishings, while the property\u2019s grounds are immaculately manicured and perfect for an afternoon stroll. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For a taste of the Waitaki region\u2019s incredible local produce, there\u2019s no need to travel further than your lodge\u2019s dining room. Think venison striploin with plum sauce and purple cauliflower pur\u00e9e, or Provenance lamb rack with pomegranate jus. The lodge is just a hop and skip from the world-renowned Central Otago Wine Region, so lovers of a good pinot noir, chardonnay or sauvignon blanc will delight in a quick venture into this gourmet province. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go off-grid at Falcon Brae Villa in Stanley Brook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reconnect with nature and escape the demands of daily life at Falcon Brae Villa<\/strong><\/a>, a five-star hilltop escape on a 350-acre private property in Stanley Brook. Feel on top of the world with 360-degree views over the surrounding mountains and majestic Motueka River. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unbeatable shared facilities include a sunken bar, media theatre, multiple dining areas, a games den (housing modern gym equipment, a pool table, table tennis, darts and board games), an outdoor pool and a heated spa, with spectacular native bush walks on your doorstep.\u202fPicture yourself soaking in the outdoor hot tub, looking out over endless rolling valleys and mountains \u2013 this is off-the-grid luxury at its finest.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family-run charm at Tipapa Estate near Christchurch <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Heritage homestead charm is in abundance at Tipapa Estate<\/strong><\/a>, a 19th<\/sup>-century estate just an hour\u2019s drive from Christchurch. The family-owned homestead is surrounded by rolling hills and patchwork vineyards, creating a sense of being worlds away from city living. Only four lavish bedrooms are available on this intimate property, each sporting unbeatable views over the proudly manicured grounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make friends with fellow lodgers in the communal lounge and dining room and enjoy a homecooked meal in the kitchen. On chilly evenings, gather around the fireplace with a full-bodied glass of red. You\u2019re not too far from the South Island\u2019s incredible natural wonders: visit stunning Motunau Beach, relax at Hanmer Spring Thermal Pools & Spa or take a road trip to Gore Bay and Cathedral Cliffs to admire the dramatic coastline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cabot Lodge: Your gateway to Milford and Doubtful Sounds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The undeniable dramatic beauty of New Zealand\u2019s Fiordland National Park is yours to marvel at from Cabot Lodge<\/a>, an ultra-luxe private property in Te Anau. Here, it\u2019s all too easy to switch off your devices, pour yourself a glass of New Zealand red and take a seat overlooking lush farmland dotted with baa-ing sheep, with the glistening waters of Lake Manapouri and craggy fiords in the distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With only four suites, an intimate experience is guaranteed. The best part? The lodge is your perfect gateway to Doubtful Sound and the majestic Milford Sound \u2013 the only fiord in New Zealand accessible by road. Here, plummeting waterfalls, soaring cliffs and glacial waters are guaranteed to leave you in awe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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