Village Motel

In Havelock North's Anderson Park, this upscale motel sits in a bustling shopping district a short drive from Hawke's Bay highlights. Village Vineyards, Birdwoods Gallery, Black Barn Vineyards and the Arataki Honey Visitor Centre are all within a few minutes, with Splash Planet and Te Mata Peak nearby. Napier Airport (NPE) is about 20.3 miles away.

Twenty air-conditioned rooms blend motel convenience with upscale touches — think kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops and microwaves, LCD TVs and iPod docks. Many rooms feature private spa tubs or jetted baths, designer toiletries, desks and complimentary newspapers for a relaxed, tidy stay.

Pamper yourself at the full-service spa or sink into a private jetted tub after wine-country exploring. The property also offers a garden and picnic/barbecue areas, concierge services, multilingual staff, on-site parking and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge).

Useful services include dry cleaning/laundry, complimentary lobby newspapers and a conference/meeting space. Wireless internet is available (surcharge), and free self-parking makes arrivals easy.

An on-site restaurant serves local Hawke's Bay flavors and a continental breakfast is offered for a fee. For casual meals, the picnic and barbecue areas are handy after a day visiting nearby vineyards.