Finding the Right Boutique Accommodation in NZ

If you are planning to book boutique accommodation in NZ, you'll be able to experience some of the world's finest in hosted bed and breakfasts, small hotels and lodges. Kiwi's pride themselves on their high level's of hospitality and often carry a refreshingly open friendliness that can be at first a little disconcerting to people who are a little more restrained.

People who choose to run these type of establishments do so first and foremost because they enjoy building relationships with their visitors. They like to help each of their guests to create the holiday break they've longed for and can tailor make a selection of ideas and suggestions that fits each newcomer, realising that one size fits all accommodations aren't for everyone.

If you want to select the best place for you there are some simple tips:

1. Think about what sort of holiday you are looking for. You can enjoy the luxury of urban living at it's finest, or squirrel yourself away in a rural retreat that makes it feel as though the world has stopped spinning. You can also think about whether you'll want to go exploring. If you are the outdoors type, many offer suggested cruises or can sometimes host excursions. Others offer shopping tours for those needing a bit of retail therapy. Boutique accommodation in NZ is owned by private operators who make it their job to know the best parts of their area to pass onto visitors.

2. You'll want it as nice as, if not nicer than your own home. Check out the offerings and use the internet to look at the pictures of the boutique accommodations on offer. Does it reflect you and the sort of place you can relax in? What's important to you? For some it's nothing more than great home cooked food and amazing bed linens. For other's it may be a private spa overlooking farmland and rivers.

3. What's not provided? If it's really remote, you may not want to have to go off site to eat your meals. Check to see what you can have onsite before booking to ensure you're confident that you are receiving what you need in order to unwind and relax.

You can also check such things as internet access and business requirements if you need to work during your break, but hopefully you'll be too busy enjoying the boutique accommodation in NZ to even think about picking up a work folder or checking emails.


Heritage & Character Inns is New Zealand's finest boutique accommodation collection which includes independently rated 4 & 5 Star luxury lodges, bed & breakfasts (B&B's), historic villas, country cottages & boutique hotels.

Our personally hosted properties throughout New Zealand have a reputation for delivering luxury accommodation, fabulous breakfasts, generous hospitality, and warm interaction with guests.

Membership is by invitation only & all member properties must be Qualmark graded to a minimum 4 Stars.

The Heritage & Character Inns brand is well known in New Zealand & key tourism markets overseas.

http://www.heritageinns.co.nz