Location: 446 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, Hawkes Bay, NZ
Far out to the east of Hawke's Bay wine country, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers sits atop rolling farmland and rugged cliffs that give way to vast sea views. Home to not only a lodge and spa, this unique property also boasts the awarded-winning Tom Doak-design golf course, a sanctuary for some of New Zealand's most precious flora and fauna, and a working sheep and cattle station. Warm and enveloping, Cape Kidnappers' 22 generous suites and four-bedroom Owner's Cottage deliver sumptuous comfort and awe-inspiring views. Every suite offers guests a private balcony, bedroom with sitting area, walk-in wardrobes and luxurious bathroom. The main lodge overlooks the working farm, golf course and Pacific Ocean, and houses the guest lounge, library, wine cellar and snug, providing options for a variety of dining locations. Ranked as one of the top two hotels in New Zealand and Australia by Travel + Leisure, and within the top 20 hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller, Cape Kidnappers delivers incredible exclusive guest experiences including the Can-Am Exploration, Kiwi Discovery Walk, Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony and much, much more. Cape Kidnappers is a member of Relais & Châteaux and is a sister property to Kauri Cliffs and Matakauri Lodge. Â
Guest rating: 3.725
Amenities: Wheelchair-accessible, Car park, 24-hour reception, Wired Internet, Wi-fi, Valet parking, Airport Shuttle, Room service, Laundry service, Bicycle hire service, Babysitting service, Bellboy service