luxury guest rooms for sale New Zealand

Some places refuse to be rushed. Aotea stands at the outer edge of the Hauraki Gulf, quiet and unhurried, while the rest of the world accelerates past it. Great Barrier Island did not miss the modern age. It chose differently. A single petrol pump by the road. A grocery store where your name is known before you reach the counter. Boats rocking gently in the harbour at dusk, waiting for no particular deadline. This is where Sunset Waterfront Lodge was born. Positioned on a west-facing shoreline in Tryphena, where the sand begins just across the road and the evening sky moves through colours no city could ever name. The owners have renovated the four-bedroom residence, creating a warm and generous main home set front row to the water’s edge. A fireplace at its heart, the ocean at its feet. Behind it, four studios and five A-frame villas host those fortunate enough to arrive. The lodge operates with quiet independence. Self-powered. Water filtered from the land. Food grown on site. A fully equipped catering kitchen designed for scale. Infrastructure that supports both simplicity and volume with laundry facilities generating strong operational income, a large ice machine for retail supply, a bait freezer servicing fishing guests, and a dedicated equipment space for kayaks, bikes, and fishing gear supporting guest experiences, guided tours, and broader commercial use. A helipad provides direct access when time matters. Adjoining the helipad at the rear of the property, a separate freehold title of 1,708m2 of flat, contiguous land sits ready. Bare and open, with a basic storage outbuilding, it represents a genuine opportunity to expand what already exists here. Whether that means additional accommodation, new facilities, or something yet to be imagined, the canvas is clear. Continue as it stands, an authentic, income-producing island escape with established systems and a loyal returning base. Or elevate it into something greater such as an eco-luxury destination with international appeal. A refined accommodation offering that preserves the character and rhythm of the island while lifting nightly rates and guest expectations. A wedding and event venue framed by uninterrupted Pacific sunsets. A hub for tour groups arriving via SeaLink ferry or light aircraft, ready to be hosted with precision and intent. The infrastructure is here. The relationships are here. The foundation is already in motion. What remains is vision. At this level, hospitality is not a service. It is a feeling. And here, that feeling is unmistakable. The current owners are returning to the mainland to begin their next chapter, leaving behind a fully operational and income-generating business, a rare way of life, and a platform with significant unrealised potential. Contact Gianni Nocera from New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty for more details.

A rare offering in the Bay of Islands, Puketotara Lodge is a legacy holding of 11.82 hectares (more or less), where established flora and fauna, gentle pasture and a meandering river combine with timeless, classical architecture, just five minutes from Kerikeri and superbly positioned for privacy and convenience. The lifestyle on offer is exceptional. A private 9-hole golf course, an outstanding example of a Will Bowden design, features a driving range that cleverly doubles as an airstrip, complete with a hangar, allowing guests to arrive by air and step straight into the experience. The Puketotara River winds through the property and is well regarded for trout and whitebait, creating enticing fly-fishing potential and seasonal river enjoyment. A boutique vineyard, olive grove, and productive orchards complete a setting that is both beautiful and rewarding. At the heart of the estate sits the European-inspired lodge: generous in scale yet warm and inviting, with exposed timber beams and an enduring sense of character. Configured as five bedrooms and five bathrooms, it has operated successfully as a luxury B&B with an enviable reputation and strong word-of-mouth following, while offering clear scope to further elevate the business if desired. Outdoor living is equally compelling, featuring an open fire, pizza oven and spa pool. Further information is available at www.puketotaralodge.co.nz. Complementing the lodge is a charming two-bedroom cottage with its own kitchen and bathroom, perfectly suited to honeymooners, wedding parties and holiday guests, or as an income-producing accommodation option. Also on site is a refurbished manager’s quarters, offering further flexibility as staff housing or additional guest accommodation. Practical infrastructure is well catered for, with a substantial three-bay implement shed and the equipment required to work the land remaining with the new owners. Whether acquired by a syndicate seeking an extraordinary retreat or secured as an enduring family estate, Puketotara Lodge is seldom offered and a privilege to present to the market. Get in touch today with Ash Boyd New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty for more information and to book your private viewing.