Welcome to The Masters Lodge

The Masters Lodge is a small luxury lodge positioned atop Bluff Hill in the Art Deco City of Napier with spectacular views over the blue South Pacific Ocean,  Cape Kidnappers, the Art Deco City of Napier and the Marine Parade. 

This historic landmark residence was designed in the famed 'Australasian Villa' style of the late 1800s and subsequently expanded and retro-fitted in the 'Art Deco' style of the 1930s by one of New Zealand's most wealthy entrepreneurs,  Johann Gerhard Husheer, Founder and  Director of The National Tobacco Company of New Zealand, and Famed New Zealand Architect Louis Hay who also designed Napier’s most famous Art Deco building – The National Tobacco Company Building. 

The Lodge features original Art Deco and Art Nouveau furnishings, servant bell system and extensive leadlighting (stained glass) throughout. The Lodge also offers a Living Room & Cocktail Lounge, Formal Dining Room, Solarium with Sky TV, CDs, Videos and Laptop with wireless internet access, superbly stocked Wine Cellar, Deco Drawing Room, shady Verandahs, beautifully maintained Flower Gardens in park-like grounds, off-street parking, and much, much more!  

The Beach, Shops, Restaurants, Museums and Central Business District are all within a 10 minute walk from the Lodge.

The Lodge offers Only 2 Guest Suites each with ensuite Bath.  Each Suite overlooks Cape Kidnappers, the Art Deco City of Napier, the South Pacific Ocean and the Marine Parade.  Named "Kidnappers" and "Deco", each suite reflects a major Hawke’s Bay attraction and includes art deco furnishings, damask cotton bed linens, goosedown duvets & pillows, walk-in wardrobes, original works of art, the Bose® Wave® music system, direct dial phone and wireless internet access. Each ensuite bathroom offers a separate shower and original cast iron bathtub, natural “Seascape” toiletries, Bellora bathrobes, hair dryers and extra luxurious towels.

Book the "Exclusive Use" of the Lodge and enjoy this gracious residence as your private retreat!

Our Gourmet Dinners are prepared by our own Chef and are complemented by rare local wines from our extensive wine cellar.  The highlight for wine enthusiasts staying at the Lodge is certainly the Dinner with the Winemaker.  For the Art Deco enthusiasts, we will arrange an Art Deco Dinner to include a private tour of the Art Deco City in a vintage car, cocktails and a hosted dinner at the Lodge with your personal expert in Art Deco architecture and design. Or, join our Chef in The Master’s Kitchen for a Personal Culinary Class where you will learn to prepare the evening’s culinary delights.  This is a ”hands-on” opportunity to actually help the Chef prepare your own meal while learning about New Zealand cuisine, Hawke's Bay meats, seafood and produce, and professional cooking techniques. 

After a day of golf at Cape Kidnappers, or tramping at Te Mata Peak, or on the Hawke's Bay Wine Trail, indulge in a Luxurious Massage in the Solarium,  savour afternoon tea or a refreshing drink on the wide Verandah, unwind with the sights and fragrances of the Flower Garden, or linger in our small Native Bush inhabited by tui's & dancing fantails ... where it is tempting to speculate that the Puka, Punga and Puriri trees flourishing there are the very specimens recorded in the hand-written notes of Mr.Husheer when he planted them in 1927 ... and then enjoy an intimate Gourmet Dinner served by candlelight in the Dining Room, on the Verandah, or in the Garden. 

After a refreshing sleep, awake to the sound of the South Pacific Ocean and the chorus of native birds in the bush & garden.  Start your day with a delicious breakfast on the Verandah, in the Garden, or in the impressive Dining Room, and soak up the scenic splendour that matches the quality of the Lodge!

 
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"The Master's Lodge boutique lodgings offer luxury hotel style accommodation situated in Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand (NZ). Our retreat offers elegant bed and breakfast with optional gourmet dinners, spa options, and wedding and honeymoon packages."