From the range of suggested travel itineraries that can be used with your Scenic Rail Pass, there is a range of accommodation close to major passenger Railway Stations on New Zealand's passenger rail network.

New Zealand has a range accommodation from luxury hotels, exclusive sporting retreats and resorts, bed and breakfasts guesthouses, inns, motels with self-catering facilities, serviced apartments and backpacker hostels plus known hotel chains like Accor (Ibis, Novotel and Mecure), Quest Apartments, Kingsgate, Copthorne, Millennium, Comfort Inns/Hotels, etc through out New Zealand.

Accommodation options range from stylish city up market backpacker hostels to boutique hotels and exclusive resorts in hideaway locations.

Hotels of world-class standard are found in major cities as well as leading provincial and tourist areas throughout New Zealand.

Most accommodation with the exception of motels, have a bar and restaurant facilities and rooms that include phone, TV, shared or private facility ensuite bathroom (toilet and shower or toilet and shower/bath) and tea/coffee-making facilities.

For the budget conscious, there is a range of quality traditional and up market backpacker Hostels (like YHA, Nomads, Base Backpackers) with dorm, shared and private facility ensuite rooms to affordable self-catering serviced apartments and hotels.

Please click for a complete range of backpacker hostels, motels, motor inns, bed & breakfast Inns, guesthouses, apartments and hotels.

So common on and explore New Zealand's scenic beauty with your Scenic Rail Pass and experience warm hospitality at one of the many varied accommodation establishments on route.

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