Most romantic accommodation in New Zealand
There’s a great range of fantastic luxury and boutique hotels to choose from in New Zealand, each with their own unique characteristics and charm. We’ve selected an eclectic mix below that we feel will set the mood in the perfect way, for your own perfect honeymoon.
Hotel DeBrett - Auckland
In the middle of Downtown Auckland, you’ll find Hotel DeBrett, a small beautifully restored luxury hotel. Hotel DeBrett has great style, with 25 rooms all individually designed and adorned with New Zealand art and photography. The food and drink at the hotel are superb. At Debretts Kitchen, you can enjoy a candlelit dinner. Afterwards, you can head to the infamous Housebar where you can indulge in a few carefully selected wines from New Zealand’s best vineyards or the classically inspired cocktails.
The location is amazing, right in the heart of the city close to high street shopping, fine dining and the waterfront. Not that you’ll notice that from inside the hotel with rooms nicely protected from the hustle and bustle of the streets.
The Boatshed - Waiheke Island
The Boatshed is an extension of the beautiful experience you can enjoy on Waiheke Island that includes golden beaches, incredible scenery and vineyards. The Boatshed’s suites are elegant, beautifully designed and private, each with their own panoramic view of the ocean. Pampering is paramount at the Boatshed with facial and body treatments available, an essential for any good honeymoon. The dining can only be described as exquisite with organic produce, fresh seafood, gourmet meat cuts and the finest New Zealand wine. You’ll also get all the best advice you need to explore and get the most out of Waiheke itself.
Tarlton's Lodge - Paihia, Bay of Islands
In the beautiful Bay of Islands, Tarlton’s Lodge is a great B&B option for your own intimate honeymoon. Situated high in the hills you’ll have panoramic views of the sea where you can experience the amazing sunrise and sunsets every day. Everything at Tarlton’s has been designed with relaxation and rejuvenation in mind including the rooms, all with super king-sized beds and their own private patio and private spa pool. The reviews here are fantastic, from a high proportion of honeymooners, which makes it an easy one to recommend for our guide.
Hamurana Lodge - Rotorua
Hamurana Lodge is a bit of a hidden gem, nestled near the renowned Hamurana Springs in Rotorua. The lodge itself is a magnificent estate surrounded by beautiful native New Zealand bush. There’s a great sense of grandeur at Hamurana Lodge with its spacious rooms and numerous facilities including a private bar, a billiards room, outdoor pool, tennis courts and more. You’ll also enjoy great views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Rotorua. You may also be tempted by the Maori spa experience for complete rejuvenation.
Edgewater Lodge - Wellington
Another romantic luxury B&B honeymoon retreat is the Edgewater Lodge in Wellington. On the beautiful Karaka Bay, you’ll enjoy expansive ocean views of the Wellington Harbour and all the lavish furnishings you’d expect. Interestingly, the Lodge was previously the home of Hollywood Producer Barrie Osborne, giving you a good idea of the star quality to expect. There are plenty of things to do in the surrounding area like swimming, fishing, golfing as well as observing the Wild Seal Colony at Red Rocks.
Speargrass Rise
Speargrass Rise in the Wakatipu Basin is an exclusive retreat which redefines the idea of ‘getting away from it all’. Nestled in amongst the pines and meadows, elevated within the mountains, you’ll have spectacular views of the glorious Coronet Peak. The modern and stylish rooms are designed to ensure you experience nothing but supreme comfort, and the outdoor Spa itself is pure splendour with panoramic views right across the valley.
Limetree Lodge - Wanaka
Limetree Lodge is situated in Wanaka, one of the most beautiful, picturesque (and romantic) places in New Zealand. The Lodge basks in this fact, occupying a 10-acre estate just outside Lake Wanaka in and around an avenue of lime trees with uninterrupted views of the Southern Alps. The Limetree itself has great facilities like a croquet lawn, petanque court, pitch-and-putt golf course, swimming pool and spa. You’ll also be able to explore the greater region with its own on-site helipad for those more hard-to-reach attractions.
Most romantic restaurants in New Zealand
There’s nothing better than a candlelit fine dining experience to set the perfect romantic tone for your honeymoon. Luckily, not only does New Zealand have some of the best and freshest produce in the world, we’ve also got some highly talented chefs who know how to utilise those ingredients.
Again, there are plenty to choose from, but here are some of the best in our opinion from up and down the country.
Most romantic spots in New Zealand
Having covered accommodation and restaurants we move onto the most romantic locations deserving of your precious honeymoon time. As with the previous two categories, there are many to choose from but we’re confident the selection below won’t disappoint.






Most romantic activities in New Zealand
Your honeymoon will no doubt involve a lot of relaxing, unwinding and fine dining, but to avoid restlessness, you might want to fit a few activities into your itinerary. Of course, you’ll want to still keep it romantic so we’ve come up with the options below.
Vineyard Tours on Waiheke Island
With over 20+ great vineyards on Waiheke Island, it can be daunting trying to pick one to visit, especially if there are a few that take your fancy. A good way to deal with this problem is to take one of the Vineyard Tou Read More
With over 20+ great vineyards on Waiheke Island, it can be daunting trying to pick one to visit, especially if there are a few that take your fancy. A good way to deal with this problem is to take one of the Vineyard Tours that operate on the Island. Most of them are actually ‘food and wine’ tours which is even better as the food on Waiheke is great! There are different options depending on your own tastes and enthusiasm from beginners, to gourmet and connoisseurs.
Whale watching in Kaikoura and the Hauraki Gulf
There’s nothing that quite compares to the awe-inspiring sight of whales in their natural habitat of the deep blue sea. In New Zealand, you can join tours in Kaikoura and the Hauraki Gulf to see these impressive sea cr Read More
There’s nothing that quite compares to the awe-inspiring sight of whales in their natural habitat of the deep blue sea. In New Zealand, you can join tours in Kaikoura and the Hauraki Gulf to see these impressive sea creatures in action. It’s a great chance to get a view of nature as you’ve never seen it before, and if you’re lucky an opportunity to snap the perfect ‘tail shot’. It’s the type of experience to leave you both speechless and breathless and stay long in the memory.
Polynesian Spa in Rotorua
The Polynesian Spa in Rotorua is the perfect place to relax, unwind and concentrate on your own (and your better half’s) wellbeing. The Polynesian Spa is particularly well known for its acidic and alkaline pools, each Read More
The Polynesian Spa in Rotorua is the perfect place to relax, unwind and concentrate on your own (and your better half’s) wellbeing. The Polynesian Spa is particularly well known for its acidic and alkaline pools, each with their characteristics and benefits. The acidic pools relieve tired muscles, aches and pains, whilst the alkaline pools nourish skin. The Polynesian Spa also has adult and private pools with geothermal recliners for the perfect blend of romantic relaxation.
Zealandia
For a wildlife experience, there’s nothing much more impressive than Zealandia, a man-made urban ecosanctuary in the heart of Wellington. This 225-hectare site is an extraordinary conservation project that has already Read More
For a wildlife experience, there’s nothing much more impressive than Zealandia, a man-made urban ecosanctuary in the heart of Wellington.
This 225-hectare site is an extraordinary conservation project that has already reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area. Within you’ll find bird species like Saddleback, Kaka, Kiwi, Tui and Bell Bird. You’ll find reptile, frog and invertebrate species like Tuatara, Wetas and Geckos. And lastly, you’ll be surrounded by a whole host of native plant species like Kowhai, Ponga and Kawakawa.
Amazingly picturesque, it’s a project of great significance and merit which, amongst other things, will make you feel good about humankind.
Milford Sound Cruise
Milford Sound is an extraordinary sight to behold but for the best views, nothing beats the option of taking a cruise. From the upper decks of a boat, you’ll get to a close and personal view of the stunning sheer cliff Read More
Milford Sound is an extraordinary sight to behold but for the best views, nothing beats the option of taking a cruise. From the upper decks of a boat, you’ll get to a close and personal view of the stunning sheer cliffs, the alpine peaks and the cascading waterfalls that flow from high above.
There’s a number of operators with a host of different cruise options to suit your needs. Most of the day cruises typically last between 1 hour 45 minutes to 3 hours where you’ll see the main sights like Bowen Falls, Seal Rock and Mitre Peak.
Another option is to do an overnight cruise where you’ll get dinner and a chance to gaze up at the stars before retreating to the comforts of your cabin. If that doesn’t sound romantic enough, you’ll enjoy a beautiful sunrise and refreshing breakfast when you rise the next morning.
Hot Air Ballooning in Queenstown
What could be more romantic than soaring high above the Otago countryside, drifting on the breeze at up to 6,000ft? It’s as romantic as a fairy tale, but it can very much be a reality with Sunrise Balloons. This is a t Read More
What could be more romantic than soaring high above the Otago countryside, drifting on the breeze at up to 6,000ft? It’s as romantic as a fairy tale, but it can very much be a reality with Sunrise Balloons.
This is a truly once in a lifetime experience that is perfectly suited to a newlywed couple. The ride itself takes you from Arrowtown to Queenstown at dawn when the air is cool and calm and lasts up to an hour depending on conditions.
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