Our local hosts provide warm Kiwi hospitality
A starry night sky in Tekapo
Our local hosts provide warm Kiwi hospitality
A starry night sky in Tekapo
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Accommodation in New Zealand for solo travellers

A place where you feel welcomed and cared for. A place where our local hosts provide you with extra knowledge. And comfort that ensures you enjoy your holiday through New Zealand. Each host has a different story to tell. A journey where your accommodation becomes a highlight of your trip.

Whether you prefer a remote pod in the heart of nature or a quirky bed and breakfast in the countryside, we have found it. Our hosts provide real ‘Kiwi hospitality’. They will warmly welcome you into their home. Enjoy a barbecue. Listen to their stories. You can only truly experience the real New Zealand when you stay with the locals. They know their country like no other.

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Your gateway to a World Heritage gem

Te Anau & Manapouri, New Zealand

A bed and breakfast overlooking Lake Te Anau and the mountains of Fiordland National Park.

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Experience the remote Wilderness of the Wilkin Valley

Makarora, New Zealand

Nestled in the Wilkin Valley, which lies on the verge of Mount Aspiring National Park.

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A peaceful bed and breakfast in Te Anau

Te Anau & Manapouri, New Zealand

An exclusive bed and breakfast in the picturesque lakeside town of Te Anau.

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Be surrounded by nature while glamping “off the grid”

Rotorua, New Zealand

A glamping tent overlooking both Lake Tarawera and Mount Tarawera.

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Little spaces of luxury on a big piece of land

Abel Tasman, New Zealand

Experience a stay in a hut, located on 25-acres of Waimea Plains land.

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A B&B in the Banks Peninsula Conservation Area

Banks Peninsula, New Zealand

Stay in a property designed by architects in the Banks Peninsula conservation area.

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Experience life on a country homestead

Northland, New Zealand

A country homestead located on the east coast of the North Island.

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A charming villa near Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand

Discover a lovely 100-year-old villa near Christchurch.

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A boutique lodge in tropical Tutukaka

Whangarei & Tutukaka Coast, New Zealand

A boutique lodge nestled in a valley behind Tutukaka Marina.

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"The best way to experience New Zealand is to stay at Bed & Breakfasts, where you will be welcomed by hosts who share their stories with you with a lot of humour and love."

Nicole, Travel specialist

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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.