Best hotels in New Zealand, ranked by corrected score

Best hotels in New Zealand, ranked by corrected scoreThe best-scored hotel in New Zealand is Blanket Bay: 4.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms) on our corrected 0-5 score, from $1,252 a night. Next are Otahuna Lodge (4.4) and The Marlborough Lodge (4.4). We score 212 hotels in New Zealand. Their platform ratings (normalised to 0-5) average 3.2; after correction the average is 3.2, and 127 rest on solid evidence. Best at or under the typical price here ($121 a night): The Intrepid Hotel, 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $119.Best hotels in New Zealand, ranked

Blanket Bay, Kinloch: 4.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,252 a night. Blanket Bay is a luxury lodge on the shores of Lake Wakatipu at Glenorchy, roughly a 40 to 45 minute drive from Queenstown.

Otahuna Lodge, Christchurch: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,430 a night. Otahuna Lodge is a five-star country house hotel set on a 30-acre estate in Tai Tapu, around 20 to 30 minutes from Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island.

The Marlborough Lodge, Blenheim: 4.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms). The Marlborough Lodge is a small boutique hotel in Blenheim, set on a 16-acre private estate of landscaped parkland surrounded by vineyards in the Marlborough wine…

Hahei Bed And Breakfast, Whitianga: 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms). Hahei Bed and Breakfast is a small, four-star property in the centre of Hahei, a beach town on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Rosewood Matakauri, Queenstown: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,294 a night. Rosewood Matakauri is a five-star lodge on the shores of Lake Wakatipu at Closeburn, a short drive from Queenstown.

Wharekauhau Country Estate, Wellington: 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,600 a night. Wharekauhau Country Estate is a luxury lodge in Featherston, set on a 5,000-acre working estate overlooking Palliser Bay and the Pacific coastline.

Sojourn Apartment Hotel, Wellington: 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $130 a night. Sojourn Apartment Hotel is a serviced apartment property with two Wellington locations, on Ghuznee Street and Riddiford Street, both in walkable neighbourhoods close to…

Sudima Christchurch City, Christchurch: 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $141 a night. Sudima Christchurch City is a five-star boutique hotel that opened in 2019 at 47-49 Salisbury Street, in the Victoria precinct on Victoria Street in central Christchurch.

The Intrepid Hotel, Wellington: 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $119 a night. The Intrepid Hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel on Ghuznee Street in Te Aro, Wellington.

Bay Of Many Coves, Wellington: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $799 a night. Bay Of Many Coves is a five-star lodge in the Marlborough Sounds near Picton, on the South Island of New Zealand.

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee, Wellington: 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $109 a night. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee is a four-star aparthotel with 75 fully serviced apartments in central Wellington, about 150 metres from Cuba Street.

Quest 256 Lambton, Wellington: 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $76 a night. Quest 256 Lambton is a four-star hotel situated on Lambton Quay within the Wellington central business district.

Park Hyatt Auckland, Auckland: 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $265 a night. Park Hyatt Auckland is a five-star waterfront hotel situated in the Wynyard Quarter on Halsey Street.

Commodore Airport Hotel, Christchurch: 4.0 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $143 a night. The Commodore Airport Hotel is a four-star property on Memorial Avenue in Burnside, a Christchurch suburb a short drive from the international airport and roughly ten…

Millbrook Resort, Arrowtown: 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $313 a night. Millbrook Resort is a five-star golf and lifestyle resort in Arrowtown, about a 20-minute drive from Queenstown.

The Carlin Hotel, Queenstown: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). The Carlin Hotel is a seven-level boutique property at 43 Hallenstein Street in Queenstown, New Zealand, terraced up a slope with views over Lake Wakatipu and the town…

Doubletree by Hilton Karaka, Auckland: 3.9 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $182 a night. Doubletree by Hilton Karaka is a four-star hotel that opened in March 2022 at 8 Hinau Road in Karaka, a semi-rural area roughly 25 minutes south of central Auckland.

Quest On Cambridge, Christchurch: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $104 a night. Quest on Cambridge is an 84-room aparthotel at 79 Cambridge Terrace in central Christchurch, opened in November 2023.

Asure Phoenix Motor Inn, Blenheim: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $127 a night. Asure Phoenix Motor Inn is a four-star motel in Blenheim, New Zealand, a short drive from the town centre and nearby wineries.

538 Great King Motel, Dunedin: 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $127 a night. 538 Great King Motel is a four-star motel in North Dunedin, close to the University of Otago.

Roma On Riccarton Luxury Motel, Christchurch: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $118 a night. Roma On Riccarton Luxury Motel is a 4.5-star, smoke-free motel on Riccarton Road in the Riccarton district of Christchurch.

The George Christchurch, Christchurch: 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $178 a night. The George is a 53-room boutique hotel situated at 50 Park Terrace in central Christchurch.

Eichardt S Private Hotel, Queenstown: 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $1,490 a night. Eichardt S Private Hotel is a five-star boutique establishment situated on the corner of Marine Parade and Ballarat Street in Queenstown.

Ohtel Auckland, Auckland: 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $144 a night. Ohtel Auckland is a five-star boutique hotel at 32 Market Place in the Viaduct Harbour district, on a quiet tree-lined lane a short walk from the waterfront, Commercial…