Honeymoons in New Zealand Travel Guide

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.