By Isabel Prontes
New Zealand is an island country that is located southeast of Australia in the southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. It is composed of two primary, large islands, known as North Island and South Island, and many more islands that are much smaller in size. For those planning to visit this serene island nation, which has fascinating biodiversity, it is a good idea to be aware of some of its many hotels beforehand.
Hotel Off The Square
Hotel Off The Square is located in Christchurch, which is the biggest city on the South Island. It is a small accommodation that is close to the city's Tram tracks and the Cathedral. The hotel consists of 38 guest rooms, all of which have a luxurious ambiance. Some in-room amenities include a blow dryer, coffeemaker, Sky television, work desk, complimentary broadband Internet access, minibar, iron and ironing board.
Hotel Off The Square
115 Worcester St.
Christchurch, 8011, NZ
011 (+64) 3 374 9980
www.offthesquare.com
Arena Hotel
The Arena Hotel is an inexpensive, budget accommodation located in Auckland's downtown. Auckland is the biggest city in the country and is part of the North Island. This hotel has a convenient location in the heart of Auckland and is near attractions such as Vector Arena and the Central Business District. The hotel consists of 60 guest rooms, all of which include a blow dryer, coffeemaker, refrigerator, television, electric blankets and heater. The rooms are all en suite. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast every morning, guest laundry, coffee shop and luggage room.
Arena Hotel
131 beach Rd.
Auckland 1010, NZ
011 (+64) 9 303 2463
www.arenahotel.co.nz
Museum Hotel
The Museum Hotel is in Wellington, which is the capital of New Zealand. It is the southernmost city on the North Island. This boutique hotel is a luxurious accommodation with a central location. It consists of 165 guest rooms and is adjacent to the city's harbor as well as the country's national museum. The hotel offers services such as a health spa, shoeshine, guest laundry, dry cleaning, indoor heated swimming pool, guest parking, valet, room service, two bars and a restaurant.
Museum Hotel
90 Cable St.
Wellington, 6011, NZ
011 (+64) 4 802 8900
www.museumhotel.co.nz
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
The Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin is in Dunedin, which is the second-biggest city on the South Island of New Zealand. The hotel is perfect for both leisure and business travelers and is iclose to attractions such as the beach, Otago Museum, Central Business District and many restaurants and shops. The hotel consists of 55 guest suites, all of which come with amenities such as high-speed broadband Internet access, Sky television, coffeemaker, tea maker, direct dial telephone and minibar. All of the rooms are en suite. The hotel is completely non-smoking.
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
10 Smith St.
Dunedin, NZ
011 (+64) 3 477 6784
www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/kingsgatedunedin
Lockwood Manor Hotel
The Lockwood Manor Hotel is a budget accommodation located in New Plymouth, which is on the North Island. It is a small lodge that consists of only 12 roomy units (all of them en suite). The hotel has a bright, clean and airy atmosphere. Some amenities include Sky television, wireless high-speed Internet access, blow dryer, continental breakfast, guest parking, guest laundry, DVD player, electric blankets and telephone.
Lockwood Manor Hotel
47 Hobson St.
New Plymouth
Taranaki, NZ
011 (+64) 6 758 0582
www.lockwoodmanormotel.co.nz
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
