Valentine’s Day weekend is upon us, have you made plans yet for the most romantic day of the year? If your budget stretches further than dinner at a Valentine’s Day restaurant, why not surprise your partner with a weekend out of town? Spoiling your loved one this year with a Valentine’s getaway at a luxury retreat will go down in history as your best date ever – but where to go?
New Zealand is privy to some of the world’s most romantic getaway accommodation, so if you’re keen to whisk your partner out of their comfort zone for the night there are several options around the country for an elegant, sumptuous weekend away.
NZS.com’s top luxury accommodation choices for an amazing Valentine’s getaway:
Best Beach Getaway for Valentine’s Day
Carrington Resort, Kaitaia
Located in the warmest area of New Zealand, Carrington is a sub-tropical delight just 4 hours drive from Auckland. The lodge comprises of ten spacious rooms which open out to the sun-drenched veranda. With sweeping views out to the beach, you can enjoy a night of star-gazing with your Valentine followed by a long walk on the sand, taking in the quiet relaxing ambience of the Far North together.
Best Cultural Getaway for Valentine’s Day
Museum Hotel, Wellington
For an art and cultural retreat, Museum Hotel in wellington incorporates 165 classically elegant rooms with beautifully appointed New Zealand art adorning every public wall within the hotel. Located across the road from Te Papa on the vibrant Wellington waterfront, Museum Hotel offers the best in designer furniture, rich fabrics and the benefits of being just footsteps away from some of the most renowned art in the country.
Best Inner City Getaway for Valentine’s Day
The Langham Hotel, Auckland
While it’s in the heart of the City Of Sails, your Valentine will feel worlds away in the newly refurbished Langham Hotel. A haven of tranquility amongst the chaos of the big city, this hotel exudes timeless elegance and guarantees a grand hotel experience with the many packages available for couples. Win your lover over with theCupid’s Scent of Love package, which includes an upgrade to an executive room, afternoon checkout (so you can spend all morning in bed) and complimentary bottle of Prada perfume.
Best Luxury Getaway for Valentine’s Day
Otahuna Lodge, Tai Tapu, Christchurch
Step into old-world luxury at a historic country estate with a stay at Otahuna Lodge, voted the 2008 Best Hotel/Resort in Australia and New Zealand by The Gallivanter’s Guide. Offering five suites and two master suites, the lodge exudes 19th century opulence with original fireplaces, carved inglenooks and beds fit for royalty. The combination of custom linens, fine English toiletries and anything-you-desire room service make this lodge the ultimate place to take your lover this Valentine’s Day. Every night at Otahuna includes pre-dinner drinks and canapés, a five-course, immaculately prepared dinner and full breakfast provisions from the chef, as well as free reign amongst the lodge’s expansive amenities.
Best Alpine Getaway for Valentine’s Day
Eichardt’s Private Hotel, Queenstown
Fancy a trip to the South of the South? Queenstown is a delight in all seasons, and home to some of the most exclusive lakefront accommodation in the Southern Hemisphere. Eichardt’s is perhaps the most remarkable of them all in this small alpine town. While it’s situated amongst Queenstown’s best shops and bars, this private hotel is so lavish you won’t want to leave your room. Enormous bath tubs, super-king beds and classic interiors designed by one of Time magazine’s top 5 hotel interior designers – need we say more?
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