Regent of Rotorua 

A captivating city hideaway with a superb restaurant and in a great spot near Rotorua lakefront.

Regent of Rotorua dates back to a 1950s motel and has been superbly renovated in keeping with the original style, but with a luxurious and distinctly boutique feel. There’s a small pool framed by an immaculate manicured lawn with sun loungers, and the rooms are beautifully chic – think white walls, dark grey floors and modern amenities including a minibar, microwave, iPod docking station and flat-screen TV. The hotel is also only a three-minute drive from the mock-Tudor Rotorua Museum, said to be the most photographed building in New Zealand.

Head to The Regent Room and enjoy contemporary New Zealand cuisine across a wide selection of menus including degustation, à la carte lunch specials and an extensive wine list. The restaurant has a sleek black and white interior, with superb chandeliers, plush leather seats and bar stools and a beautiful indoor-outdoor fireplace, framed by a pair of striking rhino heads. During the summer you can dine al fresco out in the courtyard, or stay cosy in the winter on one of the elegant French sofas.