Hawke's Bay Top 3 Best Wine Hotels

Who wouldn’t fall in love with Tuki Vineyard Cottage? Perched in the heart of the vineyard, this intimate hideaway combines cozy charm with stunning rural beauty. We had the chance to try the cottage, which almost felt like home - with a snug fireplace, rustic wood finishes, and glass doors opening onto vineyard rows. The on-site vineyard produces elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which we savoured right on the patio as the sun set over the vines... It was a perfectly personal escape in wine country. Read more

If you love waking up at a 5-star hotel all surrounded by vines - then stop right here. Because Craggy Range Luxury Vineyard Retreat in Hawke’s Bay checks all the boxes - and then some. The collection of 7 thoughtfully designed cottages and lodges blend into the on-site winery, each with floor‑to‑ceiling windows, kitchens, fireplaces and terraces overlooking the Tuki‑Tuki Valley... Days here start with a fantastic continental breakfast, followed by complimentary cellar‑door tasting and then dining at the acclaimed on‑site Craggy Range Restaurant, which have earned several prices with its farm-to-fork menu. With a glass of Pinot in your hand, relaxing time by the pool, a vineyard stroll, and evenings beside the firepit - this is wine living at its best. Read more

Hawke’s Bay wine country does boutique accommodation rather well, and Syrah Suite Unison Vineyard is a fine example. Set within Unison Vineyard, the suite is designed for two: a king-size bedroom, ensuite shower room, lounge and kitchenette, all placed so guests can look out across the vines towards the ranges beyond. But the best part is how easy the wine experience becomes... Guests can pre-order platters and wine for arrival, enjoy a complimentary tasting when the cellar door is open, and then return to the deck for sunset with a bottle from the estate. It is intimate, relaxed and properly connected to the vineyard - a Hawke’s Bay stay where Syrah is not just on the label, but part of the whole weekend. Read more