Best Pool Hotels in New Zealand

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This guide to the best luxury, 5-star, and design-forward hotels in New Zealand, New Zealand is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.

Hotel Ashburton
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Set amid 4 hectares of landscaped gardens, Hotel Ashburton offers a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant. It is next to Ashburton Racecourse and a 5-minute drive from Ashburton Town Center. The heated guest rooms are fitted a fridge and ironing equipment. Each room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels and some have a bathtub in the private bathroom. The property has a tennis court and a liquor shop on site. The staff at tour desk can assist with arranging local activities like golfing, fly fishing and water skiing. Guest laundry and dry cleaning facilities are available. Also available is a conference center and commercial kitchen catering facilities. Clearwater Garden Restaurant serves a daily breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy light meals and watch sports games at the Turf Sports Bar. Ashburton Hotel is a 2-minute drive from Ashburton Golf Course and a 1-hour drive from Christchurch International Airport.

Guest Reviews:

- "Highly recommended. Great staff and clean and great food" - "Below average accommodation, but the Kiwi staff are great." - "Great motel, recommended" - "Comfortable rooms that clean and tidy. Restaurant was good with an excellent menus" - "Tidy and comfortable" - "Convenient and comfortable" - "Dated but nice staff"

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
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Rotorua, New Zealand

Located in Rotorua, within 2.4 miles of Rotorua International Stadium and 7.5 miles of Paradise Valley Springs, Imperial Hotel Rotorua provides accommodations with a fitness center as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features a sauna and luggage storage space. Guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave, an electric tea pot, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The hotel has certain rooms with city views, and each room includes a balcony. All rooms in Imperial Hotel Rotorua are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. The accommodation offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. Buried Village is 9 miles from Imperial Hotel Rotorua, while Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve is 10 miles away. Rotorua Regional Airport is 5 miles from the property.

Guest Reviews:

- "Fantastic" - "Very helpful at check in and made to feel very comfortable." - "Excellent" - "Nice place but can be better" - "Will stay here again." - "Will happily rebook and stay again." - "Comfortable and vlean"

Bluewater Hotel
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Located in Napier’s vibrant inner harbor area with views over the marina. Selected accommodations includes a 2-person spa bath except for the access studios. Free unlimited WiFi is provided in all rooms. The Bluewater Hotel Hawke’s Bay is only a 5-minute drive from both Napier Airport and Napier city center. The restaurants and nightlife of Ahuriri are a 2-minute walk away. The Water Bar Restaurant/Bar offers beautiful views over the water and great selection of menus. The Water Bar has gaming facilities and large-screen TVs with satellite sports channels. Each air conditioned studio and apartment includes a refrigerator, microwave, kettle and toaster. Some accommodations has a private balcony. Each room has a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a washing machine and dryer. Conference facilities are available locally. Shared laundry facilities are available. Reception staff at the property can assist guests with organizing tours or activities, to experience Napier.

Guest Reviews:

- "Excellent holiday" - "Generally excellent had to leave a day earlier would have welcomed a rebate" - "Looking forward to staying at your place again" - "Comfortable" - "will be back soonest. 🥰🥰🥰" - "Great refurbishment and very comfortable." - "Fantastic views across the port in a very comfortable room" - "Very clean and warm 🙂" - "Exceptional" - "Some excellent sleeps for an exhausted teacher" - "Great staff 🤓"

Moanarua Beach Cottage
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A few steps from Ohope Beach in Ohope Beach, Moanarua Beach Cottage provides accommodations with access to a hot tub and spa facilities. This bed and breakfast features free private parking, bicycle parking, and free Wifi. The property offers barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture. Featuring a patio with garden views, this bed and breakfast also includes a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. This bed and breakfast is allergy-free and non-smoking. The area is popular for cycling, and free use of bicycles is available at the bed and breakfast. Guests can also relax in the garden. Whakatane Airport is 12 miles from the property.

Guest Reviews:

- "Staying here is like getting a nice big kiwi hug." - "We had a very comfortable stay. Close to beach. Lovely hosts" - "Lovely, NZ culturaly sensitive, quiet base on a stunning beach. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay❤"

Quality Inn Napier
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Napier, New Zealand

Quality Inn Napier offers free WiFi, and free parking. Guests also enjoy an onsite restaurant and a bar. Located directly opposite the Pacific Ocean, Quality Inn Hotel Napier is a 5-minute walk from Napier city center. Hawke's Bay Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Each studio and apartment includes satellite TV, ironing facilities and a kitchenette. All accommodations includes a private bathroom. Some studios include a bath. Other facilities include a pool, room service, and a guest laundry.

Guest Reviews:

- "Great time" - "Excellent no issues, enjoyed stat. Will return" - "Lovely Property" - "It was what I needed to get over a long four week heavy work load." - "Great weekend get away that’s convenient for walking into town. Room was comfy and clean" - "Great value for price. Location is SUPERB." - "Great motel with excellent location" - "Great value for money" - "Had a great stay at the hotel it was comfortable and the location was very close n walking to all major attractions"

Bluewater Hotel
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Located in Napier’s vibrant inner harbor area with views over the marina. Selected accommodations includes a 2-person spa bath except for the access studios. Free unlimited WiFi is provided in all rooms. The Bluewater Hotel Hawke’s Bay is only a 5-minute drive from both Napier Airport and Napier city center. The restaurants and nightlife of Ahuriri are a 2-minute walk away. The Water Bar Restaurant/Bar offers beautiful views over the water and great selection of menus. The Water Bar has gaming facilities and large-screen TVs with satellite sports channels. Each air conditioned studio and apartment includes a refrigerator, microwave, kettle and toaster. Some accommodations has a private balcony. Each room has a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a washing machine and dryer. Conference facilities are available locally. Shared laundry facilities are available. Reception staff at the property can assist guests with organizing tours or activities, to experience Napier.

Guest Reviews:

- "Excellent holiday" - "Generally excellent had to leave a day earlier would have welcomed a rebate" - "Looking forward to staying at your place again" - "Comfortable" - "will be back soonest. 🥰🥰🥰" - "Great refurbishment and very comfortable." - "Fantastic views across the port in a very comfortable room" - "Very clean and warm 🙂" - "Exceptional" - "Some excellent sleeps for an exhausted teacher" - "Great staff 🤓"

Ruths B&B Kaikoura
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Kaikoura, New Zealand

Ruths B&B Kaikoura offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 11-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the bed and breakfast. Towels and bed linen are offered in the bed and breakfast. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating, and a private bathroom. Marlborough Airport is 87 miles from the property.

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
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Located on the shore, the Lakefront Lodge Taupo offers spectacular lake views and free WiFi access. It has an outdoor swimming pool. Lakefront Lodge Taupo is 15 minutes’ walk to the shops, restaurants and bus station in the Lake Taupo town center. Taupo Airport is a 10-minute drive away. All rooms at Lakefront Lodge Taupo feature a 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels and a private private bathroom with free toiletries. Tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. Most rooms include a work desk and chairs. Guests can relax and watch the water sports on the lake which include yacht racing, parasailing and speedboat racing.

Guest Reviews:

- "Heavenly" - "Great place to stay, would recommend." - "Very nice, comfortable holiday accommodation on waterfront." - "for the amount of children we had we were compatible and accommodated for enjoyed the time spent the" - "Great stay, good price friendly service" - "Def go back" - "Perfect for my needs - would recommend." - "Perfectly fine for what we needed" - "Loved the social club staff, service and food!"

Quality Inn Napier
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Napier, New Zealand

Quality Inn Napier offers free WiFi, and free parking. Guests also enjoy an onsite restaurant and a bar. Located directly opposite the Pacific Ocean, Quality Inn Hotel Napier is a 5-minute walk from Napier city center. Hawke's Bay Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Each studio and apartment includes satellite TV, ironing facilities and a kitchenette. All accommodations includes a private bathroom. Some studios include a bath. Other facilities include a pool, room service, and a guest laundry.

Guest Reviews:

- "Great time" - "Excellent no issues, enjoyed stat. Will return" - "Lovely Property" - "It was what I needed to get over a long four week heavy work load." - "Great weekend get away that’s convenient for walking into town. Room was comfy and clean" - "Great value for price. Location is SUPERB." - "Great motel with excellent location" - "Great value for money" - "Had a great stay at the hotel it was comfortable and the location was very close n walking to all major attractions"

New Zealand, New Zealand Hotels with Parking

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7.7
2335 reviews
From $90

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7.8
974 reviews
From $99

Experience seamless arrival at Hotel Ashburton with its hassle-free parking facilities. Conveniently located near Ashburton Town Center, this property ensures secure transit for all guests. Upon arrival, you can easily access your accommodations without the stress of city driving. With ample parking options available, you're free to enjoy the nearby attractions, including the scenic Ashburton Golf Course and vibrant nightlife, knowing your vehicle is safely parked.

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8.2
670 reviews
From $129

Enjoy the convenience of hassle-free transit with secure parking options available at this property. The efficient layout allows for a seamless arrival, making it easy to settle in and start your adventure. Guests can take advantage of ample space to park their vehicles without stress, ensuring a smooth transition from road to relaxation. This focus on efficiency provides peace of mind, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the vibrant surroundings of Napier.

New Zealand, New Zealand Family Friendly Hotels

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8.2
670 reviews
From $129

Families will feel right at home in this welcoming destination, where a dedicated kids' club offers enriching activities for children, allowing parents to relax and bond without worry. Safety is paramount, ensuring that little ones can explore and play freely. With spacious accommodations featuring convenient amenities like refrigerators and microwaves, stress-free family moments are guaranteed. Experience unforgettable family bonding time while making lasting memories in a comfortable and secure environment.

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7.8
974 reviews
From $99

Hotel Ashburton offers a welcoming retreat perfect for families seeking quality time together. The spacious accommodations ensure comfort, while the beautiful landscaped gardens provide a safe space for kids to play. Families can enjoy stress-free bonding moments with on-site activities like tennis, plus convenient dining options. Close proximity to Ashburton's attractions makes it easy to explore while keeping everyone entertained and happy.

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7.7
2335 reviews
From $90

New Zealand, New Zealand Hotels with Entertainment

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7.8
974 reviews
From $99

Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Hotel Ashburton, where excitement meets relaxation! With a seasonal outdoor pool and an on-site liquor shop, your nights are set for unforgettable fun. Enjoy delicious meals at Clearwater Garden Restaurant or catch live sports at Turf Sports Bar, all while surrounded by lush gardens. Plus, with nearby Ashburton Racecourse and local activities like golfing and water skiing, adventure is always just around the corner!

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