Curated luxury hotels in Manawatū-Whanganui

Overlooking Hawke’s Bay, Nautilus offers stylish rooms with a spa bath and a private balcony or patio. This Art Deco inspired hotel has an on-site restaurant that is open for breakfast and dinner. Guests receive free Wi-Fi during their stay.

Nautilus Napier is 5 minutes’ walk from Centennial Gardens and the National Aquarium of New Zealand. Napier Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

A kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities is standard in all rooms. Each air-conditioned room features a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV.

The tour desk can book winery tours and trips to Gannet Beach and Napier Prison. The hotel also offers dry cleaning and luggage storage facilities.

Featuring stunning bay views, Burtons Restaurant serves modern New Zealand cuisine with European and Pacific Rim influences. The bar features a wide range of local Hawke's Bay wines.

Overlooking Hawke’s Bay, Beachfront Motel offers self-contained studios and apartments, each with a spa bath and full kitchen. Just 5 minutes’ walk from the famous National Aquarium, it includes free on-site parking. Guests receive 500MB of free WiFi per stay.

Located on Marine Parade, Beachfront Motel Napier is 5 minutes’ walk from Napier city centre and 10 minutes’ walk from Hawke’s Bay Museum. Hawke’s Bay Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

All apartments have a kitchen with microwave and refrigerator. Each is decorated in warm colours, and most have a private balcony with lovely ocean views.

The tour desk can provide advice on day trips, wineries and restaurants. The motel also has a guest laundry and luggage storage facilities.

Overlooking the waterfront, The Crown Hotel offers stylish boutique accommodation in Ahuriri, just 5 minutes’ drive from Napier city centre. Guests receive access to a restaurant, fitness centre and complimentary, unlimited WiFi.

The Crown Hotel Napier features the original heritage-listed hotel building, restored to reflect the style of the Art Deco era. The newer 4-storey complex features studios and suites with ocean views and modern furnishings. All accommodation includes underfloor heating, iPod dock and an LCD TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms feature luxurious fittings and a hairdryer. Tea/coffee making facilities and a work desk are provided.

Milk & Honey Restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Hotel overlooking the ocean.

Additional hotel amenities include complimentary car parking, daily newspapers and laundry facilities. Those travelling with babies receive a free gift pack containing a change mat, toys and baby products. The Crown Hotel is an 8-minute drive from Hawke’s Bay Airport and 5 minutes' drive from the Botanical Gardens.

Timber Trail Lodge in Waimiha has 4-star accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Free private parking is available and the hotel also offers bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Waimiha, like cycling.

Hamilton Airport is 127 km from the property.