The Crown Hotel Napier  

On the Ahuriri waterfront in Napier, steps from boutique cafés and the seaside vibe. A short walk to The Urban Winery and the National Tobacco Company Building, and minutes from Napier Botanical Gardens, Bluff Hill Domain Lookout and the Hawke's Bay vineyards. Napier Airport is about 5.1 km away.

A boutique Art Deco hotel with restored 1932 heritage suites alongside a contemporary three-storey wing of studios and ocean-view suites. Rooms range from studios to two-bedroom apartments and feature modern touches like refrigerators, iPod docks and LCD TVs. Expect a mix of classic opulence and clean, contemporary design.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet, a fitness centre, bicycles to rent and an outdoor courtyard with a fireplace set the scene. On-site conveniences include complimentary undercover parking, guest laundry and a house bar. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and walk straight onto the waterfront.

A small conference centre and meeting rooms (about 172 sq ft / 16 sq m) plus a business centre support events and meetings. Additional services include dry cleaning, luggage storage and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Milk & Honey is the beachfront restaurant with ocean views and a bar/lounge for relaxed drinks. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily (for a fee) and limited room service is offered. The location puts you close to Hawke's Bay wineries and local food producers for regional dining adventures.