Newly renovated with style and a bit of character! We were greeted by one of the owners who was…read morevery friendly and respectful. I loved the Maori artwork and wall hangings at reception. He told us his daughter did the painting and that the piupiu (flax woven skirt) belonged to his wife's mother.

Cute Art Deco hotel across from the Napier Library and Art Museum. Walk across the street to enjoy…read morethe beach. Napier is filled with so many historic Art Deco gems. After the earthquake of 1931 that destroyed downtown Napier. The city was rebuilt in the style that was fashionable at the time, Art Deco. Today, these buildings are preserved leading to a large collection of beautiful buildings in a relatively compact area.

The room was comfortable. It cost $269 to stay here, which is reasonable. The customer service was…read moreimpressive. Parking is free after 5 p.m. which is great! Very close to the beach, which is lovely. Stores close at 5 p.m., which was unexpected - so if you want to explore the shops, you'll need to do that early. Would recommend staying here!

High tea at Mangapapa Hotel is a real treat and at $45 per person (including a glass of bubbles)…read moreit's not too pricey for such a beautiful venue. Wander around the grounds after, there's a cook's garden out the back. Three tiers of beautifully presented goodies, savoury and sweet. Sandwiches on the day we visited included classic cucumber, beef, chicken and salmon. Sweet things included a strawberry macaroon made with local freeze dried strawberries, orange and almond cake, a petite chocolate eclair, chocolate dipped strawberry and traditional cream and jam scone. Lots of attention to detail, right down to the beef 'roses'. Worth a visit for a special occasion.

From the owner: Hotel, Spa & Restaurant. This beautiful hotel is set in acres of orchards and stunning gardens,…read moreproviding luxury accommodation and fine dining. Our High Teas and Five Course Dinners are a delicious fine dining experience. Bookings are essential.

Nice location and comfortable but Zero internet. Never would have picked this knowing that. Staff…read moreat checkin night tried to fix it. Chinese guy said it's really bad they are switching carriers. They said they would call me back with a fix and never did. In the am a nice girl at reception put me on the new test system in the lobby. She also said the old system did not work. I asked for a credit and it's been a week... crickets. Don't stay here if you need WIFi, advertised but not available.

Excellent spot in Napier. Spacious rooms, clean & gorgeous bathroom, extremely attentive staff and…read moreadequate parking. Hotel has two buildings, laundry on site & is walking distance to restaurants and shops. Our room had a fireplace and jacuzzi that we didn't expect. The bed was very comfortable and the complimentary laundry facilities set the tone for the rest of our holiday. Definitely recommend and will stay here on our next stop through town!

My favorite Hostel in the world…read more 1) It's just plain classy with it's Art Deco interior, balcony overlooking the center of town, and private lounge upstairs above the madness. The rooms are also more than passing with sinks in each room. 2) The landlady is hysterical and a realist. Very friendly, able to answer every question, and more than accommodating. 3) THE BIG ONE, the Location. You can't beat it. Across the street information center with free WiFi. Pub downstairs, clubs down the street. Waterfront around the corner. Everything else is on the block or one block down. I wish I could have stayed here multiple nights, but had to move on. Whakatane Hotel, you rocked my socks off.