• Includes over 96 properties ranging from 3 to 4 star motels.
• Locations in 40 key tourist destinations throughout New Zealand.
• Offers affordable , quality, self-catering accommodation with a distinctly New Zealand style.
• Most properties are owner-operated to offer that genuine `Kiwi hospitality'.
Click here to view a list of current properties with Golden Chain by region
• 65 properties of 3 to 3 1/2 star motel rating in 38 locations
• This type represents the largest number of motels with the widest range of locations
• One and two bedroom units are advised to be pre-booked due to limited numbers of these room types
• 40 properties of a 4 star motel rating in 19 locations
• Rated higher than the Blue pass properties due to quality and/or location
• One and two bedroom units must be pre-booked.

Motel Features:
Most motels in the Golden Chain program offer rooms that are equipped with:
• Kitchen Facilities
• Television/Radio
• Direct dial telephone
• Refrigerator
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Guest Laundry
• Heating
Children are welcome at all Golden Chain Motels. The first child 2 years of age and under sharing with adults and using existing bedding is free of charge. The extra person rate applies to the second child or children over 2 years of age.
• A surcharge applies in the Glacier Region between October and April each year of NZ$20 per room per night.
• Studio Room prices are valid for up to 2 people then the extra person rate applies.
• A maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children under 2 years are allowed per studio room.
• 1 Bedroom Unit. The rate applies up to 3 people, and then the extra person rate applies to a maximum of 4 persons.
• 2 Bedroom Unit. The rate applies up to 4 people, and then the extra person rate applies to a maximum of 6 persons.
*** Please note that the maximum number of people per room can vary between motels.
A minimum of 3 nights must be purchased.
| NZ $ Per Room Per Night Tour Code: NGC |
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| Studio | One Bedroom | Two Bedroom | Extra Person | |
| Continental Breakfast per person: 21 | ||||
| Cooked breakfast per person: 29 | ||||
| From: 1 Oct 2010 - To:30 Apr 2011 | ||||
| Golden Chain Blue | $139 | $160 | $201 | $21 |
| Golden Chain Gold | $162 | $183 | $226 | $21 |
| From: 1 May 2011 - To:30 Sep 2011 | ||||
| Golden Chain Blue | $119 | $139 | $201 | $21 |
| Golden Chain Gold | $162 | $183 | $226 | $21 |
| From: 1 Oct 2011 - To:30 Apr 2012 | ||||
| Golden Chain Blue | $140 | $164 | $201 | $21 |
| Golden Chain Gold | $164 | $187 | $226 | $21 |
| From: 1 May 2012 - To:30 Sep 2012 | ||||
| Golden Chain Blue | $120 | $143 | $201 | $21 |
| Golden Chain Gold | $164 | $187 | $226 | $21 |