Heritage & Character Inns member properties include luxury bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation, boutique hotel accomodation, and luxury fishing lodges which reflect the personalities, style and international experiences of their New Zealand (NZ) hosts.

Qualmark

Qualmark® is New Zealand Tourism's Official Quality Mark

All Heritage & Character Inns carry a Qualmark rating of 4 stars or more. Learn more...

Qualmark

Responsible Tourism As New Zealand's official mark of quality for tourism, Qualmark® is extending and enhancing its environmental and social assessment criteria for accommodation providers.
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Heritage & Character Inns of New Zealand

Luxury Boutique Lodge, Hotel and B&B Acommodation New Zealand


New Zealand has developed its own style of luxury accommodation: The 4 and 5 star boutique lodge, character hotel, country cottage and luxury bed & breakfast. Each property reflects the personalities, accomodation style and international experiences of its hosts.

Heritage & Character Inns of New Zealand invites only the best of these accommodation options in New Zealand to join our member-run cooperative. All our members, whether they operate a b&b, a boutique hotel or one of the many stylish lodges around NZ, provide guests with the incomparable experience that Heritage & Character Inns is renowned for.
 
To be members of Heritage & Character Inns our properties must offer Qualmark rated 4 or 5 star accommodation and an unforgettable experience. Generous hospitality is the hallmark: Fine wines and cuisine, engaging conversation, luxurious amenities and personal assistance planning your daily activities.
 
If you're seeking NZ accommodation that's as uniquely New Zealand as our famed natural beauty, explore our collection. Whether your dream destination is a luxurious hotel, a relaxing bed and breakfast or a quiet fishing lodge somewhere off the beaten track, we’re sure you’ll find just what you’re looking for.

 

Find a North Island Luxury Lodge 
A bed and breakfast in the Bay of Islands - the sunny sub-tropical north, or perhaps a stately luxury lodge in Wellington… take your pick from our fine selection of bed and breakfast, hotel and fishing lodges accomodation.

Find a South Island Luxury Lodge
A heritage home in Christchurch, a luxury Queenstown lodge, or a remote country bed & breakfast on the West Coast… the South Island is full of hidden b&b and fishing lodges accomodation treasures.
   
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"Heritage & Character Inns – promoting New Zealand luxury lodge accommodation since 1994."

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    The Summit Lodge

    Built in 2010, the Summit Lodge offers contemporary, rural accommodation of a very high standard. ... more

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    The Lake House

    Our beautiful B & B is absolute lake edge and offers quality, well appointed accommodation. We... more

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    Rimu Lodge

    Imagine a place so pristine, beautiful and peaceful that you will be struck by the absolute silence... more

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    Waihi Beach Lodge

    Waihi Beach Lodge is a guest & hosted luxury Boutique Bed and Breakfast Lodge - approx 2 hours... more

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    Nice Hotel

    Leading architects have transformed this 1865 residence into a stylish boutique hotel. Seven... more

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    Highland Peaks

    Enjoy the peace of the country next to the city. A brand new Luxury Lodge central to Dunedin,... more

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