Some managed isolation hotels are completely refurbishing their rooms after acting as virus containment zones for the last two years.
They are replacing thousands of towels, sheets and other equipment before tourists stay in the same suites that quarantined overseas arrivals, many of them with Covid-19.
They expect the pandemic will keep tourist numbers low but they are hoping New Zealand's success at containing covid will be a drawcard.
Jordan Bond reports.
Sudima Hotels, which is also part of the MIQ programme, has told RNZ the cost of refurbishment will be covered by its contract with the government.
