Curated luxury hotels in Pacific Islands

Akazawa Geihinkan in Ito provides adults-only accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and an open-air bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests have access to a sauna, hot spring bath and can also attend fitness classes.

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. At the ryokan, units have bed linen and towels.

The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

The ryokan also features an indoor pool and spa facilities for guests to relax in. Kids pool is also available at Akazawa Geihinkan, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Shuzen-ji Temple is 30 km from the accommodation, while Mount Daruma is 44 km from the property.

When you stay at The Old Oak Boutique Hotel in Mangonui, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Coopers Beach and Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Cable Bay Beach.

With a stay at Ocean Beach Wainui in Gisborne (Wainui), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Wainui Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Okitu Beach. This beach hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Makorori Headland Trailhead and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House.

With a stay at ASURE Green Gables Motel in Lower Hutt (Boulcott), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal and Te Papa. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Queensgate Shopping Centre and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre.

With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Nelson in Nelson (Tahunanui), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Burrell Park and Natureland Zoo. This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Nelson Golf Links and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars.

A stay at Bella Vista Motel Blenheim places you in the heart of Blenheim, steps from Seymour Square and 4 minutes by foot from Millennium Art Gallery. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Marlborough Convention Centre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from ASB Theatre Marlborough.

With a stay at Ashbury Park Motel in Timaru (Waimataitai), you'll be steps from Ashbury Park and 14 minutes by foot from Dashing Rocks Beach. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Timaru Lighthouse.

A stay at Commodore Motels places you in the heart of Dunedin, steps from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 5 minutes by foot from University of Otago. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Otago Museum and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Olveston.

With a stay at Bonnie Knights Motel in Mosgiel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Shand St Playground and Island Park Golf Course. This motel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Beachlands Speedway and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Meremere Reserve.

Featuring a Japanese garden with an array of seasonal flowers, Izu Nagaoka Hanareno-Yado Ishinoya Izunagaoka - TKP Hotels & Resorts offers accommodation in Izunokuni. Guests can soak in the hot spring bath. Free WiFi and free private parking is available on site.

Every room at this ryokan is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Extras include slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer.

You will find free shuttle service at the property. A collection of books and beverages including coffee and soft drinks are on offer at the book cafe, located in the lobby area.

Hakone is 27 km from Ishinoya Izunagaoka - TKP Hotels & Resorts, while Fuji is 27 km from the property. Guests can make a 11-minute walk to the Izunokuni Panorama Park to enjoy the view of Mount Fuji. Joren Waterfall is a 30-minute drive away.

With a stay at Kotohira Onsen Onyado Shikishimakan in Kotohira (Konpira Onsen), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of New Reoma World and Kinryo-no-Sato Sake Museum. This ryokan is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Konpira Grand Theatre and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kotohira Town Hall.

Located in Auckland (Epsom), Best Western Newmarket Inn & Suites is within a 5-minute drive of Westfield Newmarket and Auckland Domain. This motel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from ASB Showgrounds and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Eden Park.

Just 130 metres from Kingaroy Shoppingworld, Room Motels Kingaroy offers functional modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat screen satellite TV and a microwave. Free secure parking is available on site.

Each air-conditioned room at Room Motels Kingaroy has a fridge, toaster and kettle. The stylish bathroom includes a shower and hairdryer.

Hot or continental breakfasts can be served in your room, and packed lunches are also available to order.

Room Motels Kingaroy is just 700 metres from the Bjelke Peterson Recreation Reserve and 4.7 km from the Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen Airport.

With a stay at Saryou Souen in Sendai (Taihaku Ward), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Rairaikyo Gorge and Akiu Winery. This spa ryokan is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum and 3.4 mi (5.6 km) from Sendai Astronomical Observatory.

Centrally located just 5 minutes’ walk from the restaurants and shops of Nowra city centre. George Bass Motor Inn is less than 2 mins walk to Shoalhaven Entertainment Center, 2 mins drive to Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital and Hanging Rock Lookout.

George Bass Motor Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with free fast internet access. Each room at George Bass Motor Inn Nowra features a smart LED TV, Fridge, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, heating, ironing facilities, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

Guests have access to BBQ, laundry facilities and free off-street parking. Popular coffee shop opposite Motel offers simple breakfast, coffee and donuts from 5AM in the morning. Nowra Wildlife Park is only 3.1 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Hanmer Inn offers self-contained accommodation only 2 minutes' walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It features a guest laundry, barbecue facilities and a courtyard with beautiful mountain views.

All heated rooms include satellite TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. Some rooms also feature a spa bath and a spacious seating area.

Hanmer Inn Motel is situated in the centre of Hanmer Springs village, surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars. It is a 2-minute walk to Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa.

Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve and Hanmer Springs Golf Club are each a 15-minute walk away. Hanmer Inn Motel is 20 minutes’ walk from the beautiful Wai ariki Nature Park.

Set in beautiful, picturesque surrounding country-side, Motel Views Yackandandah has a crystal clear salt water pool and BBQ facilities. Free WiFi and pool towels are included.

Guests can enjoy scenic drives in every direction, as well as bike trails and walking tracks. The motel is a 700-metre walk into the main shopping precinct of Yackandandah, which has cafes, pubs and shops.

Each of the modern, air-conditioned rooms has a flat-screen TV, a seating area, dining setting and kitchenette.

We now have a secure bike shed with power available for charging e-bikes.

Just 5 minutes’ drive from the heart of Rotorua, Palm Court Motor Inn offers self-contained accommodation with a spa pool.

All rooms are heated, and have a well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. Each room has spacious seating and dining areas.

The tour desk can recommend local attractions and help guests with travel arrangements.

Palm Court Motor Inn Rotorua is a 15-minute drive from Rotorua Airport. The Polynesian Spa and the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve are each only 2 minutes’ drive away.

With a stay at Coach House Launceston, you'll be centrally located in Launceston, just a 3-minute walk from City Park and 6 minutes by foot from Design Centre of Tasmania. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Launceston Aquatic Centre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from National Automobile Museum.

Directly opposite the lovely Bermagui Harbour, Harbourview House features rooms with a courtyard or balcony and a private gas BBQ. The property is 500 metres from the Bermagui town centre.

Each room includes a flat-screen cable TV, DVD player and kitchenette with a microwave. Ground floor rooms feature a private courtyard with garden views. Upper level rooms offer a balcony with harbour views.

Guests enjoy free private parking. There is a coin operated guest laundry. Internet access is available for a small additional charge.

Bermagui Harbourview House is 2 minutes’ walk from the Bermagui Country Club, which features an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and lawn bowls. The Tilba Tilba and Cobargo townships are each a 15-minute drive away.