Travel Off-Peak and Save

Beat the crowds and save up to 40% on hotel bed and breakfast packages, by travelling over the off-peak months.

Millennium Hotels and Resorts' special Winter Warmer bed and breakfast packages start from just $99 per night, representing as much as 40% discount on the standard bed and breakfast offers. So those choosing to travel off-peak certainly stand to reap the greatest cost savings.

All the Right Places at the Right Price

Located throughout New Zealand from Bay of Islands in the North to Queenstown in the South you'll find it easy to plan your itinerary around what you want to do while taking advantage of some great off season accommodation rates.

Winter bed and breakfast rates are available until 31 October 2013 from just $99 per night at Kingsgate hotels, $129 per night at Copthorne Hotels and Resorts and $149 per night at the luxury level Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

Accommodation is based on twin or double share, so a good time to get away on your own for a few days R & R. But if you're thinking of taking along the kids or the grandchildren, they can stay and breakfast for free if they're under the age of 13 and stay in the same room using existing bedding. (Subject to availability and other terms and conditions may apply).

Plan Ahead to Get the Best Deal

Whilst there tends to be better availability over the low season, it does still pay to book ahead to get your choice of room type, at the best possible rate. This is particularly so if you're coinciding your travel with a local event such as the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend or the Port Chalmers Seafood Festival.

Likewise, take note of any other national sporting or cultural events which may put additional pressure on availability over September and October, particularly at key tourist and city locations. Fortunately in the popular areas such as Auckland, Rotorua, Bay of Islands, Wellington and Queenstown, there are two or three Millennium, Copthorne or Kingsgate Hotels to choose from.

Staying a little off the beaten track or outside the main cities can also be worthwhile and convenient, with comfortable hotels or resorts available in Hokianga, the Waikato, Wairarapa and on the South Island's dramatic West Coast.

Use Online Resources to Your Advantage

If you're travelling with a smart phone or tablet, you can check out hotel amenities, room availability and even book on-the-go through the mobile friendly website. Alternatively use the hotel's guest services such as their internet portal or ask hotel staff to help you with onward reservations or information about your next destination.

The Millennium Hotels and Resorts' YouTube TV channel also provides some great information about hotel locations and facilities with brief, to-the-point videos. Even if you feel you know your destination reasonably well, you may be surprised at some of the additional information about what there is to see and do around the area.

For more information about accommodation specials and hotel locations throughout New Zealand, go to the website millenniumhotels.co.nz or email info@millenniumhotels.co.nz.  

Article written by: Christine O'Loughlin
eMarketing Manager, Millennium Hotels and Resorts NZ