Esk Valley Lodge  

Tucked into gardens and vineyards in Esk Valley, about 11 km (roughly 15 minutes) from Art Deco Napier. Close to Ahuriri Estuary and Bluff Hill Domain Lookout, and within the region of the National Tobacco Company Building and Centennial Gardens.

Boutique lodge rooms are individually named after grapes and finished with recycled Rimu timber and quality linen. Options range from the self-contained Sauvignon Suite with vineyard-facing veranda to the ground-floor Semillon with private entrance. Rooms include fridges, TVs/DVDs, tea and coffee facilities, heat pumps and daily housekeeping. Guests can wander the gardens, pick fruit, borrow retro bicycles, or relax in the large guest lounge with library and DVD collection.

Complimentary wireless internet and free on-site parking. On the grounds you'll find a library, barbecue and picnic areas, verandas overlooking vineyards, fireplace in the lobby, petanque and lawn games. Sustainable, eco-friendly practices are part of the vibe. Wake up to vineyard breezes and garden views.

Conference hall and meeting facilities available. Tour and ticket assistance plus a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours. Elevator access, safe-deposit boxes and staff who speak English and French.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily featuring local fruit, homemade preserves, yoghurt and cooked items using on-site and local produce (organic options and special diets catered). There's a daily complimentary reception, an on-site restaurant and an espresso machine in the guest lounge. Evening meals or platters are available on request.