The County is unlike any other Hotel. It excludes a lovely old fashioned charm from the library - which has leather chairs, antiques and a room full of books. They also have a room with a computer for modern comforts. A beautiful large table and a bottle of Port you are welcome to drink. The rooms are nice, ours was... More

Just back from weekend in Napier. Went to the County as a treat. The room was spacious and clean. Lighting needs some work, very dark even with all the lights on. Helped ourselves to a glass of port from the library, which is a nice touch. We liked the bar area. Breakfast on day one was a disaster, over cooked... More

I had the best time at the County Hotel. It's a beautiful place, my room was amazing value - spacious, beautifully furnished, with a huge spa bath - and the staff were friendly. It's also close to everything. Highly recommended!

A very charming step back in time staying at this iconic Hotel in Napier. We were ther 5 nights. The rooms were spacious and clean. With the weather changes it was good to have a heat pump in the room. Free wi fi and free parking. ..quite a bonus these days. The staff were all friendly and we felt very... More

i have stayed here often over the years and The County Hotel always delivers a quality stay, a great mixture between supplying the modern amenities and comforts of home while still keeping its character. The restaurant is top notch with some great quality dishes so make sure you leave room for desert, also the Eggs Benedict is great for breakfast!

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