Marlborough town has reputation for best accommodation in New Zealand
A small Marlborough town has been named the destination with the best online reputation for accommodation in New Zealand.
Renwick, located 12km west of Blenheim, topped the list with its accommodation providers rated at an average of 92.68, according to hotel search site Trivago's 2015 reputation ranking.
The ranking is based on averages of user ratings and reviews compiled from more than 250 booking sites. Destinations must have more than 500 ratings and more than 10 accommodation providers.
Renwick, with a population of around 2000, is known for its vineyards and contains several bed and breakfasts and retreats.
In second place was Kerikeri in the Northland region with an 89.82 rating, followed by Russell in the Bay of Islands, with 88.87.
The best-rated hotel in the country was Lakeside Apartments in Wanaka, which had a 95.72 rating.
Bianca Delbao of Trivago said smaller providers and destinations tended to outperform the larger hotel chains in bigger cities when it came to online reviews.
"They can be a bit more personalised and go the extra mile to make sure that one person is having a great time, as opposed to larger chains who have hundreds of people staying with them at once."
Destination Marlborough general manager Tracy Johnston said she was thrilled to see three Marlborough towns appearing in the top spots list, with Picton and Blenheim rounding out the top 10.
"We're very proud of the accommodation providers here in Marlborough that continue to deliver great service. It builds the reputation of Marlborough as a brilliant visitor destination."
Top 10 NZ destinations for accommodation
- Renwick
- Kerikeri
- Russell
- Arrowtown
- Martinborough
- Whakatane
- Motueka
- Hanmer Springs
- Picton
- Blenheim
First appeared on Stuff.co.nz