Hotel
8.5(2104 Reviews)
Private Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast
EV Charge Station
US $190/Night
New Zealand stays by Sonder
New Zealand city mornings invite you to design-led, quiet stays
Sonder New Zealand Places to Stay
Explore New Zealand cities like Auckland and Wellington while you compare Sonder apartment-style stays and boutique hotels in walkable neighbourhoods.
Regions of New Zealand
Coastal winds, alpine light, city-lined harbours
Across Canterbury, Bay of Plenty Region, the North Island and South Island, moods shift from alpine cool to warm coastal calm and urban-focused design. Districts such as Christchurch District and North Auckland set different trip tones, while Mount Olympus Ski Field and regional districts alter pace. Choose the region whose cities best match your desired trip to narrow stays and find design-led, apartment-style and boutique hotel options in walkable neighbourhoods.
Canterbury
Reflective and composed, Canterbury brings a measured city rhythm; stay near Christchurch District for walkable streets and design-led apartment-style options where available, helping you focus on architecture and calm urban exploration.
Explore CanterburyBay of Plenty Region
Sunlit and easygoing, the Bay of Plenty Region feels coastal and relaxed; consider Western Bay of Plenty District as a walkable anchor for boutique hotels and apartment-style city stays when available.
Explore Bay of Plenty RegionNorth Island
Energetic and varied, the North Island offers urban-centre choices; base yourself around North Auckland for accessible, design-led apartment-style stays and boutique hotels in pedestrian-friendly districts.
Explore North IslandSouth Island
Quietly scenic, the South Island shifts toward open landscapes and composed towns; use Selwyn District as a straightforward, walkable reference for finding apartment-style and boutique city stays where available.
Explore South IslandChristchurch District
Contemporary and measured, Christchurch District centers design-led accommodation and apartment-style options in walkable precincts, helping you focus on curated urban stays and nearby city amenities when present.
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New Zealand city stays
City Streets and Downtown Lights in New Zealand
Find design-led apartments and boutique hotels in Auckland, Wellington CBD, and Christchurch, curated for walkable neighborhoods and easy access to dining, galleries, and late-night bars.
Auckland
Auckland’s central neighborhoods offer walkable streets, café-lined lanes, contemporary boutique hotels, and late-night dining where available close to galleries and design stores.
5410 stays
Wellington CBD
Wellington CBD centers on compact streets, design-forward aparthotels, laneway cafés and bars, with easy walking access to galleries and waterfront promenades where available.
184 stays
Christchurch
Christchurch mixes restored precincts and new architecture, letting you explore street-level galleries, café culture, and late-night eateries in a walkable urban grid.
2945 stays
Dunedin
Dunedin’s North Dunedin and CBD streets showcase heritage buildings, student-focused cafés, craft beer bars and compact boutiques for easy evening walks.
503 stays
Hamilton
Hamilton’s inner-city neighborhoods offer pedestrian-friendly lanes, contemporary eateries, design-led apartments and evening bars close to arts venues where available.
1069 stays
Tauranga
Tauranga features a growing downtown core with walkable streets, modern aparthotels, casual dining and a relaxed evening scene to explore on foot.
1071 stays
Ponsonby
Ponsonby provides boutique-lined streets, design-conscious apartments, independent cafés and late-night dining, perfect for short walks between bars and shops.
40 stays
Remuera
Remuera’s leafy streets host boutique hotels and apartment options, refined dining and local shops, offering a quieter, walkable suburban centre to explore.
39 stays
Devonport
Devonport presents village streets, heritage architecture and small-scale boutique stays, with cafés and galleries concentrated within an easy walking radius.
39 stays
Takapuna
Takapuna’s main thoroughfares offer design-led apartments, café culture and a lively evening scene, all oriented around compact, walkable streets.
71 stays
New Zealand by stay type
Find the right kind of stay.
From boutique hotels in the middle of everything to apartment-style stays built for settling in, browse New Zealand by the kind of place that fits your trip.
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Find design-led Auckland apartments and boutique hotels
Concrete-lined apartments and small boutique hotels in New Zealand offer measured light, curated furnishings, and quiet urban rhythms; here you choose a compact, design-led base that fits your plans.
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Apartment
8.0(2 Reviews)
1 Bedroom
2 Guests
Balcony/Terrace
Kitchen
Internet
Child Friendly
US $127/Night
Apartment
9.0(1 Review)
1 Bedroom
2 Guests
Pool- Internet
- Child Friendly
Accessibility
US $138/Night
US $204/Night
Apartment
8.6(156 Reviews)
2 Bedrooms
4 Guests
- Private Pool
Parking- Pool
- Balcony/Terrace
US $141/Night
Apartment
8.0(1 Review)
1 Bedroom
2 Guests
- Pool
Air Conditioner- Internet
- Child Friendly
US $96/Night
Hotel
8.8(4203 Reviews)
- Breakfast
- Parking
- Balcony/Terrace
- Kitchen
US $132/Night
Apartment
8.1(7 Reviews)
2 Bedrooms
5 Guests
- Parking
- Balcony/Terrace
- Internet
- Child Friendly
US $124/Night
Apartment
10.0(3 Reviews)
3 Bedrooms
6 Guests
- Parking
- Balcony/Terrace
- Air Conditioner
- Internet
US $378/Night
Apartment
9.0(1 Review)
3 Bedrooms
8 Guests
- Parking
- Balcony/Terrace
View- Air Conditioner
US $460/Night
Apartment
9.7(9 Reviews)
1 Bedroom
2 Guests
- Parking
- View
- Air Conditioner
- Internet
US $208/Night
Apartment
8.5(25 Reviews)
2 Bedrooms
4 Guests
- Balcony/Terrace
- Air Conditioner
- Internet
- Child Friendly
US $273/Night
Aparthotels in New Zealand
Over 124+ Apartment-Style Stays with Hotel Comfort in New Zealand
Hotel
9.5(36 Reviews)
- Parking
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US $100/Night
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8.6(25 Reviews)
2 Bedrooms
6 Guests
- Parking
- Balcony/Terrace
- Kitchen
- Air Conditioner
US $307/Night
US $402/Night
Hotel
8.5(347 Reviews)
- Private Pool
- Hot Tub
- Breakfast
- Parking
US $518/Night
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8.7(3803 Reviews)
- Parking
- Kitchen
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US $182/Night
US $76/Night
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8.0(5256 Reviews)
- Breakfast
- Parking
- Kitchen
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US $56/Night
US $136/Night
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9.1(27 Reviews)
2 Bedrooms
4 Guests
- EV Charge Station
- Parking
- Pool
- Balcony/Terrace
US $196/Night
US $140/Night
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8.6(5960 Reviews)
- EV Charge Station
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- Kitchen
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US $123/Night
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Good to know
New Zealand travel questions, answered.
Quick answers to the questions travelers ask most.
01 / 07
What are the top Boutique Hotels and Aparthotels in New Zealand?
Discover top family-friendly travel options in or near New Zealand. If you're planning a trip or vacation to New Zealand, consider spending a week or two at any of our welcoming family-allowed hotels, resorts, or other recommended properties. These are renowned as the Top Vacation Rentals and Places to Stay in New Zealand:
- Sub-Penthouse on Gloucester - Highest rental in the South Island
- The Hideaway - Gym, Sauna, Spa - Beach Access - Secure Parking
- Stellar Glamping 301 sq ft Room | Apartment in Papakura, Auckland Region, New Zealand
- Spacious 3-Bedroom City Retreat with Garage
- Smart Stay
- Spacious CBD Family Townhouse - Stadium and Parking
- Pacific Horizon - Luxury Sky Suite - 19th Floor City Views
- Games Room Escape, Pool Table, Ping Pong & Air Con
- Spacious Stay near Avon River with Carpark
- 3BR City Home with Courtyard & Parking Near CBD
02 / 07
How many Boutique Hotels, Aparthotels, and Urban Apartments are available in New Zealand?
Sonder™ regularly updates its listings to offer a diverse selection of accommodations, each with clear details on family amenities. Currently, there are over 1327 active properties listed by Sonder in 2026 in the New Zealand area, with new additions daily. By aggregating listings from various websites and travel providers, Sonder delivers a vast array of top places to stay that are perfect for families visiting New Zealand.
03 / 07
Which city is best for a short business trip with design-led, apartment-style stays close to transport hubs?
Choose Wellington CBD for a short work trip when you want apartment-style accommodation near transport and compact walkable streets. The area offers easy access to trains and buses where available, making 2–4 night stays convenient for meetings and evening dining.
04 / 07
Where should you stay for a spring city break focused on curated urban design and café culture?
Consider Christchurch for a spring city break if you prefer design-led apartments and boutique hotels in walkable neighbourhoods. Plan for 3–5 nights to explore galleries and cafés, using trams and local buses where available to move around the city with minimal transfers.
05 / 07
What’s the right base for a mixed beach and city trip with apartment-style stays near coastal walks?
Pick Mount Maunganui when you want a coastal edge alongside urban comforts and design-forward accommodation. Stay 3–6 nights to balance beach walks and local dining; expect to walk or use local buses where available for short trips to nearby shops and cafés.
06 / 07
Which city suits a weekend of nightlife, dining, and boutique shopping with stylish apartment options?
Head to Ponsonby for a weekend focused on dining and boutique shopping with apartment-style and boutique hotel choices in a compact area. Reserve 2–3 nights to sample restaurants and bars, and rely on short rides or walking to get between venues easily.
07 / 07
Where is best for a longer stay combining university visits, creative spaces, and calm design-led apartments?
Opt for North Dunedin if you need a longer stay near university facilities and creative neighbourhoods with apartment-style lodging. Book 7–14 nights to settle in and explore local galleries and cafés, using walking routes and local buses where available for daily travel.
Discover top family-friendly travel options in or near New Zealand. If you're planning a trip or vacation to New Zealand, consider spending a week or two at any of our welcoming family-allowed hotels, resorts, or other recommended properties. These are renowned as the Top Vacation Rentals and Places to Stay in New Zealand:
- Sub-Penthouse on Gloucester - Highest rental in the South Island
- The Hideaway - Gym, Sauna, Spa - Beach Access - Secure Parking
- Stellar Glamping 301 sq ft Room | Apartment in Papakura, Auckland Region, New Zealand
- Spacious 3-Bedroom City Retreat with Garage
- Smart Stay
- Spacious CBD Family Townhouse - Stadium and Parking
- Pacific Horizon - Luxury Sky Suite - 19th Floor City Views
- Games Room Escape, Pool Table, Ping Pong & Air Con
- Spacious Stay near Avon River with Carpark
- 3BR City Home with Courtyard & Parking Near CBD
Sonder™ regularly updates its listings to offer a diverse selection of accommodations, each with clear details on family amenities. Currently, there are over 1327 active properties listed by Sonder in 2026 in the New Zealand area, with new additions daily. By aggregating listings from various websites and travel providers, Sonder delivers a vast array of top places to stay that are perfect for families visiting New Zealand.
Choose Wellington CBD for a short work trip when you want apartment-style accommodation near transport and compact walkable streets. The area offers easy access to trains and buses where available, making 2–4 night stays convenient for meetings and evening dining.
Consider Christchurch for a spring city break if you prefer design-led apartments and boutique hotels in walkable neighbourhoods. Plan for 3–5 nights to explore galleries and cafés, using trams and local buses where available to move around the city with minimal transfers.
Pick Mount Maunganui when you want a coastal edge alongside urban comforts and design-forward accommodation. Stay 3–6 nights to balance beach walks and local dining; expect to walk or use local buses where available for short trips to nearby shops and cafés.
Head to Ponsonby for a weekend focused on dining and boutique shopping with apartment-style and boutique hotel choices in a compact area. Reserve 2–3 nights to sample restaurants and bars, and rely on short rides or walking to get between venues easily.
Opt for North Dunedin if you need a longer stay near university facilities and creative neighbourhoods with apartment-style lodging. Book 7–14 nights to settle in and explore local galleries and cafés, using walking routes and local buses where available for daily travel.
