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The Master’s Lodge, Napier
The Master’s Lodge, a member of the Small Elegant Hotels of the World, is a luxury lodge in Napier with spectacular views over the blue Pacific Ocean. This historically distinctive residence was the home of tobacco baron Gerhard Husheer. The residence was designed by famed Architect Louis Hay in the early 1930s when he also designed Napier’s most famous Art Deco building the National Tobacco Company Buildingand features original Art Deco and Art Nouveau furnishings, servant bell system and extensive stained glass throughout. The beach, shops, restaurants, museums and central business district are all within a 10-minute walk from the Lodge. Tariff includes breakfast.
from $693 per room
Cobden Villa Napier
Delight in the combination of elegance and luxury with a unique Art Deco twist, set peacefully above Napier city. Cobden Villa is an 1870 villa entirely restored in Art Deco style, from its light fixtures, china and furnishings to its collection of books and original artwork. From your perch on Bluff Hill, start your day enjoying breakfast in the spacious conservatory while watching the sun create sparkling diamonds on the wave crests. Then relax at the day’s end with a glass of local wine and watch the harbor sunset from the surrounding veranda or elegant dining room. Tariff includes breakfast.
from $332 per room
Bonus Offer: Stay 4 nights, pay for 3Scenic Circle Te Pania Hotel
Scenic Circle Te Pania Hotel is a modern, architecturally designed property, styled to complement its remarkable location at the edge of beautiful Hawke’s Bay. All rooms face out to the Pacific Ocean with floor-to-ceiling windows. Scenic Circle Te Pania’s guests are just two minutes’ walk from Napier’s famous Art Deco-style main street.
from $178 per room