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Gay accommodation tips for New Zealand
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Marc Dedonder
Marc Dedonder
January 1, 2026
New Zealand revealed so many hidden aspects to me during my recent trip.
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5 (14)
Omahanui - city guest house for the discerning
Clothing optional accepted • LGBTQ+ venues nearby
Kevin·5·May. 2026· "Amazing experience!! Kerry's place is super clean, perfectly furnished + comfortable bed. His place is right near Ponsonby Road which is a great neighborhood to eat, drink & shop. Kerry is just great, super nice, easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about New Zealand and Auckland in particular, especially with regards to restaurants and city walks. Would definitely stay again when in Auckland."
98Gay Welcoming ScoreRated by LGBTQ+ travelers
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Ranked#1 Hotel
Hotel ** • Auckland
Booked 9 times
4.89 (9)
Kiwi International Hotel
4 min · Centurian (Gay Saunas & Cruising)Wi-Fi • Elevator • Smoking allowed
Marcello·5·Mar. 2026· "My home-away-from-home in Auckland."
Booked 9 times
5 (8)
Delightful peaceful earthy warm apartment
Clothing optional accepted • LGBTQ+ venues nearby
Grahame & Thomas·5·Jun. 2026· "What a lovely apartment, beautifully decorated with a super comfy bed and secure parking. We had the place to ourselves most of the stay and had the pleasure of Will's company for one night. Lots of great food choices within a short distance and very comfortable inside despite some cool wet weather out."
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Ranked#2 Hotel
Hotel **** • Queenstown
Booked 5 times
5 (5)
LyLo Queenstown
Wi-Fi • Parking • Bar
Simon·5·Mar. 2020· "Very centrally located in the middle of Queenstown and convenient for all tours and attractions."
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Ranked#3 Hotel
Hotel **** • Christchurch
Booked 3 times
5 (3)
Sherborne Motor Lodge
Breakfast included • Wi-Fi • Parking
Andreas·5·Oct. 2024· "A cosy room with a well-equipped kitchen. Rick is a good host and very helpful."
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Ranked#4 Hotel
Hotel **** • Auckland
Booked 3 times
5 (3)
YMCA Hostel
5 min · Club Seven (Gay Bars & Clubs)Wi-Fi • Parking • Gym
Aron Nico·5·Oct. 2024· "It was clean, its a central location, very friendly people"
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Hotel **** • Wellington
Booked 3 times
3.67 (3)
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Wi-Fi • Elevator
Thomas·5·Jan. 2024· "A rustic, comfortable facility in an old mining town with a small caravan park attached that shared the shared bathrooms. Clean and comfortable. A full bar and restaurant on property. I would definitely stay again"
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Hotel • Whangarei
Booked 3 times
5 (3)
Grand Hotel - Whangarei
Wi-Fi • Adult Only • Restaurant
Marcello·5·Feb. 2026· "Great location, comfortable space."
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Private room • Hamilton
Booked 3 times
5 (3)
Susan's Holiday House
Wi-Fi • Parking
Marcello·5·Feb. 2026· "Max is a gem. The place is immaculate but warm and inviting. The neighborhood is peaceful and close to drive anywhere I needed to go."
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Hotel ***** • Auckland
Booked 3 times
5 (3)
LyLo Auckland
14 min · Club Seven (Gay Bars & Clubs)Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Elevator
Avery·5·Feb. 2026· "This place is very well-run and a great introduction to hostel-life. I do wish there had been more casual/group events other than just yoga or bar-hopping - as a solo traveler I felt a little more isolated than I was expecting. Check-in was easy and the place is kept very clean. The plastic pods do get extremely hot overnight and leaving the slide door cracked/the little fan inside the pod on don't do much to help."
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Hotel *** • Wellington
Booked 3 times
4.67 (3)
ibis Wellington
Wi-Fi • Parking • Restaurant
Stephen·5·Feb. 2025· "Just a perfect place to come and spend some time in Wellington. Great hotel team work here, excellent value hotel. Clean, ideally located, decent breakfast, quiet, comfy bed with good bedding. No fault with this place whatsoever."
Hosted by MarkLikes Massage, Environment, Movies
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Shared space: bedroom • Auckland
Booked 3 times
5 (2)
South Auckland home - our little Hawaii down under
Clothing optional accepted • Breakfast included
Lee·5·Apr. 2026· "Great experience with Mark! He made me feel like family immediately and cooked dinner and even showed me a few places in town before taking me to the airport. I've never done the shared space before but it was awesome. Thanks Mark for letting me finish my holiday on a high note!"