Franz Josef Westland National Park Hari Hari Glacier Heritage Highway Hokitika Accommodation New Zealand boasts accommodation to cater to the needs of all, ranging from high luxury comforts to the unadorned simplicity of budget accommodation. Helpful Information centres located throughout the country can answer most accommodation enquirys. The New Zealand Accommodation Guide is free and can be obtained at all NZTB offices and overseas information offices. Hotels International hotel chains operate in large centres and tourist resorts and offer luxury accommodation with adjacent restaurant and bar facilities, among other treats. These include Hyatt Kingsgate, Regent, Sheraton, Regency, TraveLodge and Vacation Hotels.
Independent hotels are smaller and more old fashioned and are scattered throughout the country.
Backpacker hotels cater for the budget orientated person and provide accommodation ranging from dormitory rooms, to separate rooms. Motels New Zealand motels vary considerably from their counterparts in other countries. Motels offer small self-contained units complete with a fully equipped kitchen, separate bathroom, living room and television, and usually one or two bedrooms. Communal laundry facilities are available and all units are serviced daily. Best Western and Flagg Inns operate throughout the country.