About this hotel
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
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
- Spa & wellness
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Gym
Facilities and services
Facilities 21
- Check-in hour (18:00–21:00)
- Check-out hour (11:00–11:00)
- Wi-fi
- Valet parking (extra charge)
- Airport Shuttle (extra charge)
- Room service (extra charge)
- Laundry service (extra charge)
- Bicycle hire service (extra charge)
- Babysitting service (extra charge)
- Bellboy service (extra charge)
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- Fireplace (extra charge)
- Hotel safe (extra charge)
- Lift access (extra charge)
- Garden (extra charge)
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Gym
- Luggage room (extra charge)
- Clothes dryer
- Library
- Bikes available
Catering 2
- Bar (extra charge)
- Restaurant
Health & wellness 5
- Sauna (extra charge)
- Hot tub (extra charge)
- Massage (extra charge)
- Spa treatments
- Spa centre
Entertainment & pools 2
- Outdoor freshwater pool (1)
- Sun loungers
Sports 4
- Fitness (extra charge)
- Horse riding (extra charge)
- Golf
- Golf practice facility (extra charge)
Business 2
- Conference room
- Business centre
Meals 2
- Breakfast
- Picnic
Good to know 1
- Non-smoking establishment
Green programmes 1
- GSTC Criteria
Rooms and suites
Occupancy by room type
- Junior suiteup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
- Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.
Location and surroundings
446 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, Hawkes Bay
227 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
Meals and features
Meal plans
Type of stay
Key facts
- Total number of rooms
- 26
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 08/09/2026.