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The 11 Best Hotels in Hawke's Bay

The 11 Best Hotels in Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay is a region on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island which is renowned for its beaches and wineries. This is a destination for many; whether you are coming for the surfing, gastronomy, hiking, adventure pursuits or Art Deco architecture, there is plenty to do here. The best hotels in Hawke's Bay give access to both the coast and wineries. However, there are a vast choice of properties to choose from which is why our hotel experts have scanned the region and hand-selected a concise list of their favourites ranging from charming colonial-era boutiques to luxuriously converted farmhouses set in remote and picturesque settings. Chosen on their location, amenities, and design - why not browse through our collection to start planning your next break?

For a B&B

Tequila Sunrise B&B is a contemporary property commanding spectacular ocean views and backed by thick tropical forest. Four spacious glass-fronted rooms lead out onto the garden while the focal point of the property is a large terrace complete with BBQ. Offering its own wines, this is a great choice for groups to take in its entirety.
Cobden Garden B&B is a colonial-style B&B a short walk from Napier Port. Charming rooms are traditionally dressed with antiques and chintz fabrics. There are plenty of dining options nearby plus a host of activities from wine tasting to hiking or adventure pursuits. A homely and well-priced option to explore the region from.

For foodies

Breckenridge Lodge is a boutique lodge with homely design set in an enviable spot offering 360-degree views of chardonnay vineyards. The owner and chef make this a real foodie's destination - serving five-course meals paired with regional wines.
Art Deco Masonic Hotel is an iconic Art Deco hotel in Napier, the 'Art Deco capital of the world'. Expect elegant period luxury in a town filled with interesting history. Featuring a superb bar and restaurant plus there are a number of gastronomic and wine festivals in the region and several highly-acclaimed restaurants. A foodies paradise!
Craggy Range Cottages is a unique wine and food experience set in a remote location. Individual cottages are contemporary and light and feature private pools, terraces (designed to sip a glass of wine on), and wood-burning stoves. The restaurant is superb and wines award-winning.

For a boutique stay

Porters Boutique Hotel is a smart hotel offering luxury accommodation. Spacious rooms are sleek and contemporary while dining options range from a sophisticated restaurant to a laid-back bistro, plus there's a bar to sample wines of the region. A great choice for a couples' escape.
The Crown Hotel Napier is an old-meets-new boutique hotel, with art deco features, set on the waterfront in the charming fishing village of Ahuriri in Napier. Retro styled suites are light and bright with floor to ceiling windows. With spectacular views and plenty to explore locally - this is a great spot for an active break.
McHardy Lodge is a luxury boutique lodge in easy reach of the Boardwalk Beach and Napier Port. Rooms are elegant and traditional with fabulous, indulgent bathrooms. Complete with a pool and billiards room, this is a relaxing base to explore the scenic region from.

For a rural escape

The Farm at Cape Kidnappers offers luxury accommodation in the heart of 6000-acre sheep farm. Rooms are rustic and elegant yet with modern amenities and fantastic sea and farm views. Book this property for the great walking, riding and mountain biking tracks on the property, as well as birdlife. A family-friendly rural retreat.
Greenhill Lodge is a high-end property on 73-acres of lush farmland. Charming antique-filled rooms come complete with working fireplaces and free-standing baths. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, gym and three-storey viewing turret. A great choice for a romantic getaway.
The Manse is a luxury lodge bordering the Gimblett Gravels and Ngatarawa wine regions. Elegant guestrooms have country charm. An authentic country retreat, complete with an excellent restaurant that uses local produce to create outstanding dishes. Another option well suited to couples.

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- Tequila Sunrise B&B RD2 Napier 4 rooms from €153
  
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  Active Holiday  -  There's plenty to do locally between the wineries, the beaches and the tropical forest
  Groups  -  With just four rooms this is an ideal choice for groups, who can book the whole place
  Great walks  -  There are beautiful walks starting straight from the property's front door
  Views  -  Admire magnificent views of Hawke's Bay and Napier city from the gardens
  
  A small contemporary B&B commanding spectacular ocean views and backed by thick tropical forest. The four bedrooms are spacious and chic with sliding doors leading out onto the garden. A large terrace features a professional BBQ, best used and enjoyed with the property's own wines. See More
  
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- Breckenridge Lodge RD3 Napier 4183 5 rooms from €426
  
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  Foodies  -  Chef Malcolm Redmond creates dégustation menus using local produce and paired with regional wines
  Restaurant  -  Gourmet five-course dinners with daily changing menus and many ingredients grown in the lodge's organic kitchen garden
  Great walks  -  Napier is the Art Deco capital of the world - take a guided walking tour to learn about the town
  Cooking classes  -  Hone your skills with an expert-led cooking class, showcasing the hotel's homegrown produce
  
  A boutique lodge set in an enviable spot offering 360-degree views of chardonnay vineyards. The five rooms are all individually styled and have a homely feel. The owner and chef make this a real foodies destination - serving five-course meals paired with regional wines. Ideal for a romantic break. See More
  
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- Porters Boutique Hotel Hastings (Havelock North) 42 rooms from €144
  
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  Families  -  Adjoining rooms and nanny services are available plus there's plenty of in-house entertainment for children
  City Style  -  Chic rooms are elegant and classic with walk-in showers and some with private balcony
  Fishing  -  Fly-fish in tranquillity with Grant Petherick Fly Fishing tours
  Birdwatching  -  Good birding near the hotel.
  
  A smart hotel offering luxury accommodation in Hawke's Bay. Spacious rooms are sleek and contemporary with sink-into beds, rain showers and private balconies. Eating options range from a sophisticated restaurant to a laid-back bistro plus there's a bar to sample wines of the region. See More
  
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- Cobden Garden B&B Napier (Bluff Hill) 3 rooms from €141
  
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  Local exploring  -  Whether interested in culture, food and wine, nature and wildlife or something more active, there's plenty to explore locally
  Sights nearby  -  Stroll down the Marine Parade Rotary Walkway to the National Aquarium, enjoying the vista across the deep green Pacific Ocean
  Views  -  Rooms on the upper floor have great views both of the harbour and mountain
  Fishing  -  The Hawke’s Bay region has a great diversity of fishing opportunities
  
  An elegant, colonial style B&B a short walk from Napier Port. Charming rooms are traditionally dressed with antiques, chintz fabrics and sink-into beds. Serving up full-English breakfasts, with a number of dining options not far away. An intimate and comfortable stay. See More
  
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- The Crown Hotel Napier Napier (Ahuriri) 39 rooms from €147
  
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  Local exploring  -  Overlooking the stunning waterfront in historical seaside village Ahuriri, Napier, with sun, sea and landscape on your doorstep
  Great walks  -  From coastal strolls through to multi-day walks around Lake Waikaremoana, Hawke’s Bay is a walkers paradise
  Restaurant  -  Milk and Honey Restaurant sits within the hotel complex and offers elegant yet casual dining
  Fishing  -  Hawke's Bay is home to some of New Zealand's best fishing and hunting
  
  An old-meets new boutique hotel, with art deco features, set on the waterfront in the charming fishing village of Ahuriri in Napier. Retro styled suites are light and bright with floor to ceiling windows, softly patterned fabrics and large living areas. A charming base to explore the region from. See More
  
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- Art Deco Masonic Hotel Napier South 43 rooms from €158
  
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  Wine tasting  -  Hawke's Bay is renowned for producing the best of the country's red wines. Make time for tours and tastings!
  Local exploring  -  Napier is known as the Art Deco Capital of the world and is famous for its jazz age architecture
  Restaurant  -  A popular restaurant serving International cuisine small plates style, and friendly Irish pub
  Boutique  -  Rooms and suites are individually designed with chic up-to-the-minute interiors
  
  An iconic Art Deco hotel in the 'Art Deco capital of the world'. Expect elegant period luxury and a town dripping with interesting history. Featuring a superb bar and restaurant; a great base during the annual Art Deco Festival or the numerous gastronomic and wine festivals in the region. See More
  
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- Craggy Range Cottages Hastings (Havelock North) 9 rooms from €241
  
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  Foodies  -  Head Chef Casey McDonald create delectable dishes using seasonal Hawke’s Bay produce paired with Craggy Range wines
  Romantic Break  -  With fine-dining, wine tasting, and secluded luxury accommodation, this is perfect for a romantic break
  Wine tasting  -  Taste a selection of Craggy Estate wines and learn about how they are produced
  Fishing  -  Go fishing or kayaking along the Tukituki River
  
  A unique wine and food experience set in a remote location in picturesque Hawke's Bay. Individual cottages are contemporary and light and feature private pools, terraces (designed to sip a glass of wine on), and wood-burning stoves. The restaurant is superb and wines award-winning. See More
  
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- McHardy Lodge Napier (Hospital Hill) 6 rooms from €323
  
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  Local exploring  -  Enjoy the attractions of Napier and Hawke’s Bay- wineries, Art Deco Heritage, the Gannet Colony and golf at Cape Kidnappers
  Weddings  -  The ideal venue for an intimate wedding party or for bridal party preparations
  Sights nearby  -  Stroll down the Marine Parade Rotary Walkway to the National Aquarium, enjoying the vista across the deep green Pacific Ocean
  Fishing  -  The Hawke’s Bay region has a great diversity of fishing opportunities
  
  Luxury boutique lodge close to the Boardwalk Beach and Napier Port. Elegant rooms feature polished wooden floors, antiques, rich hues and indulgent bathrooms (some with free-standing baths). Featuring a pool and billiards room. An 1890s residence which will delight romantics and history buffs. See More
  
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- The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Hastings (Te Awanga) 23 rooms from €438
  
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  Families  -  Kids will adore the swiming pool, discovery walks, shepherding and Can-Am off-roading
  Active Holiday  -  A beautiful resort with golf course, spa and thousands of acres of grounds
  Golf  -  Private, award-winning 71-par golf course
  Birdwatching  -  Cape Kidnappers is the home of the largest mainland gannet colony in the world
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet
  
  Charming luxury accommodation in the heart of 6000-acre sheep farm. Rooms are rustic and elegant, with top modern amenities and fantastic sea and farm views. Great walking, riding and mountain biking tracks on the property, as well as birdlife. Family-friendly rural retreat. See More
  
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- Greenhill Lodge Hastings (RD4) 4 rooms from €446
  
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  Romantic Break  -  With just four elegant rooms and suites, this is a wonderful choice for a romantic trip
  Historic  -  Built in the 1890s, Greenhill has a long history and heaps of character
  Back to Nature  -  Set on 73 acres of grounds, perfect for birdwatchers and walkers
  Views  -  Viewing turret overlooks the gardens and Te Mata Peak
  
  High-end historic lodge on 73 acres of lush farmland. Charming antique-filled rooms with open fireplaces, large double beds, private terraces and free-standing baths. With an outdoor swimming pool, gym and three storey viewing turret. Perfect for a romantic getaway. See More
  
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- The Manse Hastings 2 rooms from €403
  
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  Foodies  -  Join Chef and co-owner Gary in the kitchen to hone your skills, or feast on delectable Hawke's Bay fare
  Romantic Break  -  With just two inviting guestrooms, this is an ultra-romantic choice for a couples' escape
  Fishing  -  Book in advance for a guided fly-fishing trip on The Ngaruroro, one of the best spots for the sport in New Zealand
  Great walks  -  With 200 km of trails, the Hawke's Bay area is brilliant for scenic walks and hikes
  
  This luxury lodge borders the Gimblett Gravels and Ngatarawa wine regions in Hawke's Bay. Elegant guestrooms have country charm, with prints inspired by nature and selected European antiques. Discover the landscape on the hotel's unique truffle hunting excursion. See More
  
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