Qualmark Accommodation Gradings

Qualmark is the New Zealand visitor industry’s official quality agency. Businesses displaying this sign have been independently assessed by Qualmark New Zealand Limited in a rigorous process. 

Accommodation gradings range from one to five stars with five stars being the highest possible grade.  These grades apply across each of the categories; hotels, holiday parks, self contained & serviced, holiday homes, backpackers, student accommodation, guest & hosted, exclusive.

The following chart, provided by Qualmark New Zealand gives you a guide. 

For further information please visit Qualmark New Zealand's website.

Qualmark New Zealand also administers an enviro-grading process.  Tourism businesses are assessed and can be approved to display their status level from bronze to gold.  Visit the new Enviro New Zealand website for further details.