What to Expect From Luxury B and B Accommodation New Zealand

Wherever you travel throughout the world you are bound to hear the terms Bed and Breakfast, B and B or B'n'B - so what can you expect?

B and B's are a more personalised & luxury accommodation option where your hosts will personally attend to you, (their guests) rather than with a hotel/motel where one of many staff members generally tend to guests on behalf of the hosts.

New Zealand's Bed and Breakfasts are often situated within historic homesteads or luxury lodges and your accommodation will generally consist of a private bedroom, most likely to have it's own deck or courtyard with views of hillsides, beaches or gardens (for example) and either a private/ensuite bathroom or in some cases shared facilities with other guests - commonly known as 'guest share' bathrooms.

When it comes to meal times, breakfast is generally served by your friendly hosts to your bedroom, where you can enjoy it in a more intimate setting. However, most B'n'B's also have a main dining room, where you can choose to enjoy your meal if you would prefer. Some of the more "luxury" providers in New Zealand also host dinner parties at which you will enjoy home cooked cuisine and fine wines. With these dining options you will get to mingle with other guests and your hosts, allowing you to make new friends with people who may have similar interests to you, as well as experiencing the 'kiwi' culture.

Many of New Zealand's B and B hosts have travelled around the world and have many stories to share. They also have a wealth of knowledge of the area they are situated in and can recommend a number of sights and activities to explore. With this sort of hospitality you will feel right at home, except without the hustle and bustle of everday life - what more could you want?

You can expect the search for this style of luxury accommodation to be quite easy - with the likes of specific directories, internet searches and advertising easily accessible to you. Many of the providers in NZ can often recommend other B'n'B's to you as well. All you need to decide is what areas you want to travel.

So to sum it all up, you can expect B and B accommodation in New Zealand to be a great choice if you want to arrive at your destination and have the ability to sit back, unwind & relax - whether that be with a partner, friends or by yourself - this type of accommodation will allow you to enjoy superb hospitality accompanied with awesome views, 'kiwi' culture and great company. by Ian Bateman