At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.
Enjoy a journey where your accommodation is an experience unto itself. We have searched all of New Zealand to find the most special and unique accommodations for couples. With over 800 great places to stay, here are a few ideas to get you dreaming.
Stay in a cottage between the vines. And meet the hosts - the winemakers of Pinot Noir. A seaside bed and breakfast. An alpine lodge nestled between snow-capped mountains. Or at a cosmopolitan bed and breakfast in a quirky New Zealand town.
Discover how small-scale accommodation makes your holiday better
Look inside our very comfortable accommodations for couples
Canterbury, New Zealand
Unique cottages, designed for couples
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
A boutique bed & breakfast in the Bay of Islands
Hawkes Bay & Napier, New Zealand
Located in the heart of the wine and food country, Hawkes Bay.
Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
A unique, welcoming eco-farm retreat with two beautiful yurts
Coromandel, New Zealand
Boutique accommodation on the Coromandel Peninsula
Whanganui River Valley, New Zealand
A complete off-the-grid experience
Kapiti Island, New Zealand
Feel at home in a luxury tent, surrounded by native bush.
"One of my favourite small-scale accommodations is run by Peter and Jenny. They are one of the friendliest couples, I've ever met."
Bart, Travel specialist
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Good to know
At TravelEssence, we almost exclusively book local, small-scale accommodations, run by locals because of their sustainable choices, regional products and care for their environment; but also to support local employment.
Visa and passports
As a British passport holder, you are required to obtain an NZeTA - New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority. This can be applied for on the New Zealand Immigration website or via the NZeTA app.Please allow up to 72 hours for processing time. You are required to have a passport that is valid for 6 months to travel outside of Europe.
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At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.
Contact us
Questions? Speak to one of our specialists by phone Mon - Sat 0900 until 2100. You can discuss your travel plans in detail where and when it suits you, also in the evenings and on weekends on a no obligation basis.