The vibe at Te Pania is one of modern, airy coastal chic. Each of the 109 rooms is designed to pull the outside in, with massive picture windows that frame the ever-changing blues of the bay. On the upper floors, the Pacific View rooms offer a sense of floating above the parade, featuring plush king beds and soft, contemporary textures that mirror the sand and sea. The suites go a step further, providing separate living areas and kitchenettes for those who want a true home-away-from-home feel. It is a space where you can roll over, pull back the curtains, and watch the trawlers return to the harbour before you’ve even reached for the espresso.
Food & Drink
Dining at The Curve Restaurant & Bar is an immersion into the "Fruit Bowl of New Zealand." The floor-to-ceiling windows ensure the ocean remains your dinner companion as you dive into a menu defined by seasonal Hawke’s Bay produce. Expect succulent local lamb, freshly landed seafood, and artisanal cheeses, all paired with the region’s heavyweight Syrahs and Chardonnays. The atmosphere is relaxed yet refined, transitioning from a sun-drenched breakfast spot to an intimate evening venue where the 19th hole analysis is best conducted with a glass of Mission Estate or Church Road wine in hand.
Leisure Facilities
Recovery is taken seriously here, with guests enjoying complimentary access to the nearby Ocean Spa complex. Just a short walk away, these heated salt-water pools and saunas are the perfect antidote to a day spent walking the undulating fairways of the coast. Back at the hotel, the light-filled fitness centre caters to those who need a morning stretch, while the tour desk staff—true Napier insiders—can arrange everything from classic car tours of the Art Deco quarter to private tastings at the most exclusive boutique wineries in the valley.
Who is it for?
A connoisseur of fine wine and heritage who appreciates being steps away from high-end boutiques and the world’s best-preserved Art Deco architecture.
An adventurer looking for a comfortable, central hub that allows for a morning round at the local Maraenui Golf Club and an afternoon pilgrimage to the bucket-list Cape Kidnappers.
A coastal lover who prioritises waking up to the sound of the ocean and the convenience of having the city’s best restaurants and galleries right on the doorstep.