A milestone moment in luxury hospitality has debuted in New Zealand with the announcement of the first-ever MICHELIN Key selection. This inaugural honor recognizes the country’s most extraordinary hotels and lodges—where inspired design, Kiwi hospitality, and spectacular landscapes converge. These distinguished properties set a new benchmark for luxury in Aotearoa.
Congratulations to our hotel partners that received one, two or three Keys! Contact our Master Designers of Luxury Travel to start planning a New Zealand travel itinerary featuring these MICHELIN Key hotels.
Pictured Above: the breathtaking landscape and view from Wharekauhau Country Estate, North Island

Bay of Many Coves
Marlborough, South Island
One Key 🗝️

Blanket Bay
Queenstown, South Island
Two Keys 🗝️🗝️

Eichardt’s Private Hotel
Queenstown, South Island
One Key 🗝️

Huka Lodge
Taupo, North Island
Two Keys 🗝️🗝️

Otahuna Lodge
Christchurch, South Island
Two Keys 🗝️🗝️

Park Hyatt Auckland
Auckland, North Island
One Key 🗝️

Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Hawke’s Bay, North Island
Two Keys 🗝️🗝️

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Bay of Islands, North Island
Two Keys 🗝️🗝️

Rosewood Matakauri
Queenstown, South Island
One Key 🗝️

The Hotel Britomart
Auckland, North Island
One Key 🗝️

Wharekauhau Country Estate
Wairarapa, North Island
Two Keys 🗝️🗝️

The Lindis
Omarama, South Island
Two Keys 🗝️🗝️

Azur
Queenstown, South Island
One Key 🗝️

Solitaire Lodge
Rotorua, North Island
One Key 🗝️

