Accommodation and Ferns Rating

B&B, Boutique Hotel, Lodge, Farmstay, Homestay, Holiday Homes, Guesthouse, Exclusive... The list is even longer, the offer is varied, but each category does not correspond to a specific price bracket. Every standard of quality can be found in each accommodation type.

Finding your way can be tricky, let alone picking a place! But you want to experience something new, and of course you’d like to taste it all. We pretty much agree, and since we are good guys and we are here to help, we have decided to make it easy for you.

We are proposing 3 price categories with a touch of each accommodation type.
1, 2 and 3 Ferns represent an average rate for the entire duration of the trip - not to be confused with an average price per night. This means you will experience a larger range of standards of accommodation within a Fern category.

A fourth option is on offer: the Silver Fern.

Get the most of your accommodation budget without crashing in a backpackers’

A reasonable holiday budget is manageable with Once Upon a Trip and you’ll even enjoy a private bathroom every night ! To sum up, your days are more important than your nights but still you're not after sharing.

Optimise your accommodation budget without having to share facilities

Private bathroom every night. A few basic areas will make you appreciate those real nice places even more. It still is all about travel days, but you do have certain standards after all!

Optimise your comfort, and enjoy every moment of it. You will appreciate your New Zealand trip in style

The accommodation will be remembered as one of your travel highlights. You do not seek luxury above all but you surely value space and the great service provided in the most refined places.

Silver Fern: Optimise the absolute best, without compromise on price

But wait, you can also get really exceptional service in New Zealand. If you are after the ultimate luxury in a 100% WOW factor package, you are after the Silver Fern option. Optimise the absolute best, without compromise on price. Just mention it in your comments.

Self contained or B&B?

Just because we are good sports, here is a hint. A self-contained unit costs about the same as a B&B, but your expenses will vary greatly from one to the other. The self-contained option offers an economical choice, allowing you to prepare your own meals. If you can’t see yourself food shopping, cooking and dish-washing while on holiday, go for the B&B option.