Discover New Zealand with these accommodation options throughout the country with these lakeside retreats.
Touch Of Spice
Since their 2005 inception, New Zealand luxury travel company Touch of Spice has meticulously crafted a portfolio of the creme de la creme of luxury accommodation and exclusive experiences throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific.
With an award-winning Luxury Stays portfolio – including New Zealand’s premier residences and villas, luxury lodges, super yachts and private islands – and their little black book of private chefs and expert guides, the Touch of Spice experience offers luxury travel in a league of its own.
Explore your backyard
With a skilled team of travel designers researching all corners of our beautiful country, Touch of Spice now provides off the beaten track destinations and luxury accommodation that show even the most seasoned travellers something new and uniquely New Zealand.
Choose from a secluded beach stay, a mountain-top hut, or lake-facing geo-dome, and explore the beauty in your own backyard before international tourists return.
More than just a place to rest your head
Offering more than a place to rest your head, Touch of Spice takes care of all the small details, too. From dinner reservations in the finest restaurants to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, in-house spa treatments, private chefs, and luxury transfers, they’ll do the hard work for you!
Touch of Spice makes ‘it’ happen
Whether you’re looking to escape from the city on a family stay-cay, jump onboard a private yacht for a dose of vitamin ‘sea’, impress your other half with a romantic escape in the wild, or celebrate that big birthday doing something ‘out of this world’, Touch of Spice can make ‘it’ happen.
Talk to the Touch of Spice team today to find out more. +64 3450 0855 | info@touchofspice.co.nz | touchofspice.co.nz
Matapouri Glamping
Matapouri, Tutukaka Coast | matapouriglamping.co.nz
Nestled amid 120 hectares of secluded native forest and rolling farmland on the Tutukākā Coast, this magnificent glamping site on Tawapou Farm offers an outstanding location for couples seeking a luxurious escape.
Three hours from Auckland and just 35 minutes’ from Whangārei, Matapouri Glamping provides all the thrills of camping, plus plenty of luxury and without the hassle.
Offering complete privacy with self-check-in, your homely Safari tent offers hot and cold running water, a fully equipped and well-stocked kitchen, and, best of all, a luxurious, king-size bed that outlooks rolling farmland to Poor Knights Islands. The tent extends out to a spacious covered outdoor dining, barbeque, and lounging area that can be enjoyed year-round with cosy blankets and hot-water bottles. A large outdoor bath offers spectacular sea views with birdsong.
Owned by the Bowden Family since the early ‘60s, Tawapou Farm is the closest mainland point to the Poor Knights Islands. Guy and Sandra developed Tawapou Coastal Natives, a native plant nursery, in 1993 where they live and accommodate the glamp.
The Tutukākā Coast is a beautiful holiday location, a gateway to enticing attractions like coastal walks, beaches, boating, golf, dining, and shopping – all just minutes away.
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Sunrise B&B, Waihi Beach
Imagine your weekend away
Relax at Sunrise B&B and explore the charming town of Waihi Beach, take a dip in the sea, and enjoy a meal at the local restaurants. Relax in a modern, stylish apartment and wake up to a delicious breakfast served on your private patio.
Here’s what makes your stay with us special
It’s the best of both worlds: a private apartment with bed and breakfast hospitality. Sunrise is a beautifully furnished ground-floor suite with three bedrooms, a lounge, and a spacious bathroom. Sunrise offers an effortless experience, tranquil and relaxing accommodation in a beautiful location, all with a wonderful host.
Sunrise B&B has hosted guests since 2018 and is a quality-assessed member of the NZ Bed & Breakfast Association and winner of the booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2022.
Book directly via sunrisebnbwaihibeach.com
The Lord Clyde
Clyde, Otago | thelordclyde.co.nz
Situated in the heart of Clyde’s historic precinct, The Lord Clyde is a stately, stone-walled boutique hotel that’s been welcoming guests for over 120 years.
Nine fashionable en-suite rooms are complemented by a luxurious guest lounge replete with an extensive library and a cosy open fire. The charming courtyard garden, overlooking the Clutha River, is a relaxing space to take in the everchanging colours of Central Otago’s surrounding hills.
The Lord Clyde’s host, Victoria Hansen, is on hand to help with itinerary planning. “There’s just so much to do,” she says. “From wine tasting to river cruises and horse-riding, or just relaxing amid Clyde’s special vibe.”
Plus, there’s some serious cycling such as the Otago Central Rail Trail (NZ’s first Great Ride); the riverside Roxburgh Gorge Trail; and the engineering feat that is the all-new Lake Dunstan Trail. All start – or finish – in Clyde.
After a busy day exploring, guests can enjoy a glass of local pinot noir in the garden before hopping over to dine within the historic walls of Olivers Restaurant and Bar, imagining a time when weary miners staggered in with gold to be weighed before spending their cash on a celebratory tipple or two.
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
Rotorua | blackswanhotel.co.nz
This chic, contemporary hotel situated serenely on the edge of Lake Rotorua offers sweeping lawns, a swimming pool, and a sandy lakefront beach. Enjoy the romance of your in-room fireplace, stone soaker bathtub, and monsoon shower, or take a floatplane from the hotel’s private jetty for scenic flights over Rotorua.
Together with a garden suite, eight beautifully appointed rooms offer pool views or vistas across manicured gardens. The luxurious lakefront suites sport full glass sliders, providing guests with a private lake view and an outdoor fireplace. All rooms have access to the soothing soak of the spa pools, luxury toiletries, comforting bathrobes, and cosy slippers.
The Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel has a fine dining restaurant and serves a delicious buffet breakfast with vegan and vegetarian options. This accommodation encompasses the best of what Rotorua has to offer, and the exceptional service makes for an unforgettable stay.
