This is a great old school hotel and we had a great time. Situated in the center of wine tasting mecca of Hawkes Bay it is the perfect place to start the experience. The rooms were clean and we slept great. Restaurant was ok, great wine selection, incredible pumpkin soup. Staff was excellent and always willing to help. Overall great... More

As a seasoned traveller, the incredibly polarised reviews of the County Hotel on this website raised my eyebrows - people seem to either love or hate this hotel... We stayed for two days late in April in the "Vice Regal Suite" or "Huia" Room. We booked though Wotif at a significant discount from the hotel's own website. The hotel is... More

If you are looking for comfort and excellent cuisine, look no further than the County when staying in Napier. The people at the County ensure you have a pleasurable experience when you stay with them. Nothing is too much trouble as they set out to ensure a wonderful stay.

Whilst appreciating that the hotel won't be to everyone's taste because of its heritage and Art Deco origins, given that this was billed as one of Napier's star attractions and a five star hotel, I'm sorry to say we were disappointed. After a warm and helpful welcome, our trip went downhill with a long wait for not particularly good food... More

We stayed three nights and our love of Napier continues! The hotel is old, therefore the stairs are creaky, the windows are finicky and the light switches are a little confusing but these are not deal breakers. We had the Kotuku room which is large with a huge bathroom. The bed was a king and had lovely quality linen. The... More

We stayed two nights in tieke rm on 2nd floor. Room was true to ofer clean and tidy with comfortable bed. Breakfast on day 1 took a long time and as we were heading to a funeral it was worrying. But the food arrived and was nice. Day 2 breakfast was prompt and again nice. We left our suits etc... More

My wife & I are seasoned, vintaged travellers & to be candid not Art Deco fans but were prepared to be converted. Napier was at her prettiest on our arrival & it got better when we checked in to find our 2 night stay scored an upgrade to the Huia suite on the top level, complete with wrap round balcony... More

My husband and I love Napier and wanted to stay somewhere nice on our recent trip there. We booked The County Hotel, a 5 star establishment with antique furniture and luxurious rooms. Our bathroom was small and narrow with a shower base that obviously stopped being 5 star a long time ago. The shelves in the corner looked as if... More

Although we were only guests for one night, we fully enjoyed our spacious and well appointed room. Lots of charm throughout and a delicious restaurant on site, as well. A great choice for a stay in Napier!