Hotel Description

There is still a place where guests are greeted at the car where every guest is catered to with pride and where meals turn into timeless events Built in 1885 this exquisite hotel is known locally as the homestead of Sir James and Lady Wattie It has been carefully renovated throughout yet maintains its historical look and charm The hotel offers twelve magnificent guest suites individually decorated with thoughtful attention to personal comfort and detail With peaceful views of the garden with its mature trees and manicured flowerbeds all our suites have an ensuite bathroom with shower and bath are air conditioned and have Sky television mini bar tea and coffee making facilities free broadband and luxury robe and slippers The accommodation is offered in the following four categories The Mangapapa Suite Executive Suites Deluxe Suites and Executive Rooms The Mangapapa Suite is situated next to the homestead in an upstairs apartment Executive Suites can be found in the historic homestead or in the Lady Wattie building Deluxe Suites are slightly smaller and are located in the mews adjacent to the main homestead The Executive Rooms are in the homestead Mangapapa s restaurant serves a Degustation menu seven days a week With a choice of 6 or 9 courses with or without matching wines we guarantee a memorable and complete dining experience The Menu changes daily to utilise the stunning fresh produce of the kitchen garden and local suppliers For lunch order a delicious Mangapapa Platter to savour anywhere within the Mangapapa grounds The Conservatory is available for those who would rather eat indoors a bright and sunny spot even in the winter when the roaring fire will keep you warm Together with the pool spa retreat tennis court three hole golf course and fully equipped conference facilities this sophisticated homestead offers the ultimate experience Mangapapa Petit Hotel where tradition and personal service come together with elegance Surrounding AreaDriving from Wellington the south Approx 3 5 hours on State Highway 2 in the direction of Hastings and Napier follow signs to Havelock North At the first roundabout go straight on and also at the second one You are now on Napier Road After 3kms you will see the Mangapapa Petit Hotel sign on your right Driving from Taupo Rotorua Napier Airport It takes approx 2 hours from Taupo 3 5 hrs from Rotorua and 25 mins from the airport on State Highway 2 in the direction of Hastings and Havelock North About 5kms after crossing the River Clive take the left hand fork to Havelock North The Mangapapa Petit Hotel sign will be on the left hand side after about 1km All times and distances are approximate Room TypesExecutive Room Our two executive rooms are smaller in size Located upstairs in the Homestead they have a king sized bed and stunning views over the garden and orchard Deluxe Suite Located in the mews next to the homestead these are smaller suites with king sized beds and a small lounge area Each one has a private bathroom with separate shower and bath With a choice of an upstairs or downstairs suite all have great views across the gardens Executive Suites The executive suites are found in the upstairs in the Homestead or downstairs in the separate Lady Wattie building These larger suites have king sized beds and a lounge area as well as a private bathrooms Romantic Seefeld has a 4 poster bed Gamay and Syrah in the Lady Wattie building both have spa baths