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.

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!

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!

I thoroughly enjoyed this hotel and amenities. I was upgraded as a diamond member and welcomed when…read moreI arrived. The staff were all very friendly and helpful answering all of my questions. My room was spacious and very comfortable. I loved the heated towel rack and and heated floor in the bathroom. The heated swimming pool was refreshing. The hot tub was very relaxing. They also had a sauna and steam room for your enjoyment. I ate dinner at the restaurant and breakfast two mornings. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend staying at this hotel when in Lake Taupo.

A review for their restaurant only: The staff is friendly and welcoming as you'd expect from…read moreHilton. It has a beautiful scenery perfect for a sunset on Lake Taupo. The quality of their dishes is excellent as expected, but even as a light eater I found their portions to be too small. I enjoy this location as it's on a hill secluded from the rest of the town, with the spa resort next door. It's definitely a family-oriented area.

The location was an eye opener from the very start. Check in was a breeze. The staff and Owners are…read moresome of the nicest most genuine people you will ever meet. I travel over 20 times a year and this is one of my top spots. The lodge is a reflection of its owners and staff and it is spotless. Super clean grounds. Rooms were immaculate. Towels fresh and outdoor sitting areas were super clean. Surely they take great pride in their lodge. Extremely happy we were able to get into this location during such high demand.

Grand old lady of a hotel and wonderful to see many of the original features retained. The ground…read morefloor lobby/bar and ante rooms are the jewels. We spent a lovely evening sunken in deep couches in front of the fire. Had friends with us and met some nice people we chose to have drinks there and eat as well. Drink service very slow and erratic. Had to double sign when we got a second round with good so were concerned we'd been double charged ( we weren't but that wasn't explained well). Had chicken pizza which tasted and looked microwaved - blah at $26. Club sandwich with fries much better for friends. Rooms varied. In heritage block the bathrooms are dated but clean. Good beds but mattress protector under the topper pad so not so hygienic. Clean and comfortable though. Changed first room as was musty and only had double not king bed. Newer block at back have better bathrooms but less views. Had dinner 2nd night in Ruapehu Room. Very grand. Excellent food - we had lamb for two - delicious. Overall good value. Historic venue. Stunning views of mountain. Snowed overnight do that was a plus. Staff service could be a lot better.

I just absolutely adored this historical hotel: its old, quirky, vintage, has a few creaks, but you…read morestill got love how they've kept up this place to maintain the nostalgic charm of this "built in 1927" hotel...that's right, its a 92 year old building! It has the look and feel of the old grand hotels you'd see in a 1930s movie, like a all the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies. I paid for the "Bed and Breakfast" package which cost me a reasonable $170US/night for Friday and Saturday. The luxurious and elegant room was spacious and romantic, and even came with a complimentary bottle of champagne from the manager to help us celebrate our 20th anniversary. Everything seemed new and pristine, but still had a touch of its classic heritage. The vast breakfast buffet in the mornings had a great variety of food selections and drinks. At night the main lobby and lounge area becomes a lovely social setting complete with a live pianist, classic pool table, and cocktails. Downstairs is a small but free cinema that plays six movies a day. The main restaurant serves good food with great service, and the side cafe is cheaper and just as good since it all comes from the same kitchen. Some folks will complain about the prices, but relative to America I'd say its a bit cheaper for level, especially for the wine! Not sure when I'll ever make it back to New Zealand, but I'd definitely love to stay here again!

Great conference venue for any size - some I have presented had as little as 5 people and have…read moreattended events here with as much as a couple of hundred. Always great service and lots of otpions

We have traveled all over the world and NEVER found better accomodations or a friendlier staff. The…read moreservice is fantastic and the prices are modest. This IS one of the greatest attractions in the Bay Area. Great food and beautiful view. We can't wait to be with them again. My name is Dalton Walker and this is a genuine, totally unsolicited endorsement. BTW - amazing menu and food

Beautiful building and well located. Early 1900s architecture is gorgeous but has its limitations…read moreif you are looking for amenities. Rooms are air conditioned, which in this humid climate is essential. Windows are original period pieces and operate with difficulty, and noise penetrates. Internet is free for guests, but it is spotty and weak. It cannot be relied on. Bathroom is a stark all white motif that can be blinding when the sun shines through the window. Nice shower. Restaurant has good food and friendly service.