MICHELIN Keys Shine on New Zealand Stays

New Zealand’s luxury accommodation offering has received global recognition, with 19 hotels and lodges awarded MICHELIN Keys - a distinction that places Aotearoa firmly among the world’s leading high-end travel destinations.

The MICHELIN Key provides a trusted benchmark for exceptional stays with properties awarded that deliver outstanding guest experiences, architecture and interior design, service, character, consistency and their connection to place.

Two MICHELIN Keys: Exceptional Stay Experiences

A select group of New Zealand properties achieved Two MICHELIN Keys, recognising accommodation that delivers an outstanding experience in every sense - from setting and design to service and atmosphere. These include:

  • Huka Lodge, Taupō
  • The Lindis, Ahuriri Valley
  • Otahuna Lodge, Canterbury
  • Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, Hawke’s Bay
  • Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, Northland
  • Blanket Bay, Queenstown
  • Wharekauhau Country Estate, Wairarapa
  • Stoneridge Estate, Queenstown

One MICHELIN Key: Distinctive and Memorable Stays

A further collection of properties were awarded One MICHELIN Key, celebrating hotels and lodges that deliver a high-quality, character-driven guest experience. Recognised properties span the country and include:

  • Bay of Many Coves, Marlborough Sounds
  • Azure Lodge, Queenstown
  • Rosewood Matakauri, Queenstown
  • Solitaire Lodge, Rotorua
  • Delamore Lodge, Waiheke Island
  • Eagles Nest, Russell
  • Eichardt’s Private Hotel, Queenstown
  • The Hotel Britomart, Auckland
  • Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa, Gibbston
  • Park Hyatt, Auckland
  • Hotel Fitzroy, Auckland

What This Means for Luxury Travel in New Zealand

The MICHELIN Key awards reinforce New Zealand’s position as a world-class luxury destination.

At Bloomoon New Zealand, our local knowledge and long-standing relationships with leading hotels and lodges allow us to seamlessly integrate these properties into tailored itineraries. We ensure each stay is thoughtfully matched and effortlessly delivered, creating refined travel experiences across New Zealand.

Article published:
December 21, 2025
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