What follows is a list of types of accommodation and a description of the facilities they provide:

Luxury Lodges

Exclusive retreats and sporting lodges are a New Zealand forte. These superb hideaways are located in some of the most dramatic, beautiful and tranquil locations imaginable - in mountains or forests, beside lakes, the sea, or adjacent to a thermal wonderland. They are perfect places to unwind from the stresses of the everyday world.
Each lodge has its own character and charm. Many are renowned for their superb cuisine and ambience, and offer exceptional service, facilities and professional guides for the activities of the area.
Most lodges offer fishing and golfing, while those on the coast cater for a wide range of water-based activities. Some inland lodges offer horse trekking, hiking, rafting, jetboating, four-wheel drive excursions or skiing in season.

Hotels

New Zealand has a huge selection of superb hotels, from international chains to locally owned hotels in most cities and resorts. International chain hotels such as Hyatt, Sheraton, Intercontinental, Bass, Millennium, Hilton, Dynasty, Ascott and Copthorne Hotels and Resorts are found in the main centres and resorts towns.

The Qualmark rating system is applied to New Zealand's hotel network and does provide visitors with guidelines as to the standard and facilities available of the property.

Apartments

Apartment style hotel rooms, suites and hotel villas are also available for longer stays. They come fully equipped with kitchen, laundry and other household facilities and can be serviced daily as required. Many have access to pools, gardens and fitness centres.

Medium-Class Hotels/Motor Inns

Good quality, medium-priced hotels and motor inns are plentiful throughout the country. Facilities usually include a restaurant and bar, private bathrooms and swimming pools and spas.

Motels

Motels have been the New Zealand way of holidaying for years. Clean cosy unites usually contain one or two bedrooms, lounge, bathroom and fully-equipped kitchen. Larger motels have swimming pools, spas, laundry facilities and restaurants and bars.
The Qualmark star rating scheme provides visitors with an indicative grade based upon their quality and range of services available.

Rental Properties

If visitors plan to base themselves in one part of New Zealand for a number of months they may wish to rent a house or apartment. The classified sections of New Zealand newspaper websites inlcude rental property listings

Guest Houses and Boutique Hotels

These moderately priced options include guest houses, small private or boutique hotels and 'Bed & Breakfasts'. Many are located in comfortable, beautifully restored older buildings and range in number of rooms from 1 or 2 through to a dozen or more. These places have the personal touch provided by their owners and a friendly convivial atmosphere.

Farm and Home Stays

Farm and home stays are an ideal way of getting to know real New Zealanders, and they can truly enrich visitors' travel experiences. Visitors get a taste of life in a typical New Zealand home, rural or urban, and share delicious, home-cooked meals with hosts who are genuinely friendly, hospitable and delighted to get to know them.
Farms which are part of the Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF) movement offer free accommodation in return for unwaged farm work.

Youth Hostels

Part of the International YHA network, YHA New Zealand has over 50 properties throughout the country. Visitors can relax with no duties and curfews and a 24 hour access for guests at each hostel. YHA New Zealand produces passes with hostel and transport options for travellers that must be purchased prior arrival to New Zealand.

Backpacker Hostels

Numerous hostels throughout the country offer cheaper accommodation, mainly dormitory style, for budget travellers. Most are independently owned and operated so there is no central reservation facility.
For free and independent travellers on a budget New Zealand's extensive network of hostels are great value - above average in quality, clean and well situated around the country. Accommodation can consist of cabins, small hotels, bunk rooms and hostels. Beds are often in shared rooms, although double and single type accommodation is also available. Bedding can be provided at a nominal charge. These places are excellent for meeting people and gaining information about local attractions and tips on further travel around New Zealand.

Motorcamps and Cabins

New Zealand motorcamps offer a range of economical accommodation options - from tent sites, RV and campervan sites, to cabins. They have communal kitchens and bathroom facilities and many offer waste disposal facilities. Cabins come equipped with beds and pillows, but visitors may need to provide or rent bedding.

Camping Grounds
New Zealand camp grounds/holiday parks range from the sophisticated offering a complete range of facilities near major cities, towns or resorts, through to very basic camps in remote areas. Most camping grounds offer both non-powered and powered tent sites, motor home sites, sometimes with power, water and waste hookups, cabins of varying standards and on site caravans. Generally grounds are well kept with reception, communal kitchens and shower and laundry facilities being offered. Some may offer additional facilities such as a camp store, pool, spa pool, TV or games lounge, car wash, barbeque, boat hire or dial-a-meal services.

Accommodation Passes
Accommodation passes can be booked for a number of chains in New Zealand. Visitors need to contact their local travel agents for assistance and advice for these.