Comments on: What’s Your Favourite NZ Accommodation Booking Website?

By: Sam Janett

Sam Janett — Mon, 31 May 2010 01:23:32 +0000

Im going to start using http://www.room4rent.co.nz. I created it so i should probably be the biggest advocate

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:17:15 +0000

I used travelpoint.com.au to book my last holiday and found it really easy to use, they also have a call centre so once I worked out my itenary I rang and ran it by their staff who were really helpful.

By: Michelle Ackers

Michelle Ackers — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:48:31 +0000

Thanks for your comments, great to know what works well for the backpacking market.

By: Alisha

Alisha — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:26:59 +0000

Hi
I cant say i’ve used any website to book accommodation while in NZ (lol i just need to remember where i put my house keys), but i did spend over 2 years living and traveling europe and asia. I’m a massive fan of hostelworld.com as its quick & simply to use.

You can book for yourself or for groups and has never let me down!!!!

It was so easy that i stopped using any other website. You can also buy a years membership (only 5 pounds) which means you dont pay any booking fees, when moving from hostel to hostel for several weeks on end this saves heaps.

Also you have a range of accommodations to choose from, camping, hostels to hotels!

The most useful thing about it was the reviews, you could read up on comments left behind from previous guests so you aint walking in blind!!

Its hugely popular in europe, almost everyone i met had used or heard of it.

Yip im a fan, and next time i embark on a random adventure i’ll be surfing hostelworld.com first.

Hope that helps

By: Michelle Ackers

Michelle Ackers — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:02:04 +0000

That’s a good point about updating availability Amie, if there’s a system on their website they should be pretty quick to keep it updated, plus if there is a problem they would be obliged to sort it out for you.

By: Amie

Amie — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:55:02 +0000

If the site looks professional and has a reputable booking system then probably. I do worry that they might not of updated the availablity with small properties though so would be tempted to confirm it is actually available.

By: Michelle Ackers

Michelle Ackers — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:35:33 +0000

Thanks Kathy, good to know about the deals on Needitnow

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:28:27 +0000

Needitnow.com. Huge profile in Australia but not well-known here. Wotif-style site with Australia and NZ product focus. “Secret Stay” deals sell like hotcakes… mystery 4 or 5 star hotel in each city. Disclosure: I work for AOT, owner company.

By: Alister

Alister — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:42:19 +0000

I use wotif to book if it fits my travel arrangements.

By: Tony D

Tony D — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:21:11 +0000

Wotif. Sometimes Jasons but Jasons has gone off the boil of late.

By: Jane Hindle

Jane Hindle — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:21:52 +0000

I use Wotif – easy to use, good way of comparisons. Find it easier than Expedia which gives you lots of unneessary stuff.

By: Michelle Ackers

Michelle Ackers — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:29:42 +0000

Simple is good (and obviously important!).

By: Michelle Ackers

Michelle Ackers — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:27:49 +0000

Sounds like you use a good selection of sites depending on what you need

By: Michelle Ackers

Michelle Ackers — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:10:24 +0000

So do you also book on wotif or just use it to find out the options? Interesting about using “humans” at the Info Centre – the personal touch!

By: Alister

Alister — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:02:42 +0000

I use Wotif to find out what accommodation is available in the area.

Most recently I’ve taken to calling a Tourist Info Centre which, more often than not has been the most helpful place to find the right place for the right price!

By: Alana

Alana — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:45:33 +0000

I tend to use Wotif or hotel’s own websites for hotels. I use Book a Bach or Travel Bug to book self-catering/motels as they both have a great range.

By: Michelle Ackers

Michelle Ackers — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:44:22 +0000

aahh yes, change is sometimes a hard thing….

By: Michelle Ackers

Michelle Ackers — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:42:35 +0000

That’s probably a common approach, if a small accommodation property has a booking system on their website would you use it or still email them?

By: David

David — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:40:43 +0000

WOTIF for Australasia its just simple

By: Amie

Amie — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:36:57 +0000

I always book direct and use email to arrange. Mostly because the places are small or if a hotel I like to ask for best rates or specials. Saying that, if a hotel I often check wotif for an idea of rates and different options.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:17:20 +0000

Travelbug

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:48:40 +0000

I always check Wotif first as it’s always the first to spring to mind and we’re often booking at the last minute. After that I ask Google for last minute site recommendations.

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:45:10 +0000

I mainly use wotif.

Not because I think it’s particularly wonderful, but mainly because I’ve always used it and it seems hard to change…

… and when I have given others a cursory glance, wotif still seems to have the best deals.

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