These descriptions are based on descriptions provided by Qualmark New Zealand Limited.
Qualmark is a joint venture between Tourism New Zealand and the New Zealand Automobile Association. The company was set up in 1994, specifically to operate an independent classification and grading system for the New Zealand tourism industry. Its purpose is to provide independent assessment of tourism products so that visitors can make informed choices about where to stay and what to do.

Qualmark has to date (August 2000) established grading systems for holiday parks, hotels, and motels. For information on holiday park accommodation click here.

Grading systems are being developed for backpacker accommodation, and hosted accommodation (bed & breakfast, home stays, farm stays, lodges, and others). For other information on Qualmark

Please note: a number of motel units in several Kiwi Holiday Parks are rated separately by Qualmark under the Qualmark Motels Grading System. These parks will have two listings in this Website: one listing for the motel units, and one listing for other accommodation provided at the holiday park.

MOTELS
A motel unit is self-contained unit sleeping 2-8 people with bed linen and towels are supplied as standard. A studio unit has one room for living and sleeping. Other units can have one or more separate bedrooms.
The unit has tea and coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom. Usually, full cooking facilities are provided within the unit to enable guests to prepare their own meals independently.
Television, radio and telephone are usually provided as standard.
Off-street car parking near the unit is provided. There will be a responsible person constantly in charge.


Additional facilities and services available at motels may include:

• Rooms may be serviced daily or less frequently depending upon the establishment.
• Breakfast service (cooked or continental) is available. At some motels evening meals also are available in a restaurant or delivered to the room.
  
• Availability of fax, cable TV, internet connections.
  
• Recreational facilities, for example: swimming pool, spa pools, games room and children’s playground areas.
• Laundry facilities are available, usually in a separate Laundry Room. The facilities may be coin operated. An iron and ironing board may be provided in the unit, or in the laundry room. A dry-cleaning service if offered is usually through the Motel’s reception office, under an arrangement with a local dry-cleaning business.
  
• Heating and/or electric blankets are usually provided free in winter months.
  
• Conference and restaurant facilities.
  

HOTELS
Hotels provide at least one licensed bar and a restaurant on the premises. There will be on-site management at all times.
A hotel room can range from a Studio room to an Executive Suite. All rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities. A standard hotel Studio room usually has one room for sleeping and living, with an en-suite bathroom. A Suite will usually have a living room and at least one separate bedroom, and possibly a mini-kitchen.
All linen and bathroom amenities are provided as standard. Television, radio/alarm clock, and telephone are usually provided. Rooms are serviced daily.

Facility and services available at hotels may include:

• Licensed food and beverage restaurant serving at least breakfast
  
• Room Service in some hotels until 10.00-11.00p.m., at some hotels 24-hours
  
• Conference facilities and banqueting rooms
  
• Most properties offer off-street car parking and/or valet parking
  
• Availability of fax and computer outlets
  
• In-house movies, cable TV
  
• Laundry and dry cleaning facilities/services
  
• Recreational facilities, for example: gym, spa, sauna, and swimming pool
  
• Some establishments may provide cooking facilities
  
  

PRE BOOKED ACCOMMODATION.
Reservations can be made through the Kiwi Holiday Parks Central Reservations Office at a fixed rate, including linen. Our rate for a Motel Unit for example is $xx.00 for two persons. Additional adults $xx.00. Children 14 years and under $xx.00. To make a reservation click here

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES.
The Kiwi Holiday Parks Central Reservations Office can book for you at a large number of attractions throughout New Zealand, including cruises, wild-life/ecology tours and adventure activities. Just contact us with your requirements.