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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
Scenic 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