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Scenic Hotel Te Pania
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HOTEL
$$$
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( 06-833 7733;
www.scenichotels.co.nz
;
45 Marine Pde; d/1-bedroom/2-bedroom from $185/255/400; )
Looking like a mini UN HQ by-the-sea, the refurbished, curvi-licious, six-storey Te Pania
has instant retro appeal. Rooms are far from retro, however, with designer linen, leather
lounges and floor-to-ceiling windows that slide open for chestfuls of sea air.
Crown Hotel
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HOTEL
$$$
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( 06-833 8300;
www.thecrownnapier.co.nz
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cnr Bridge St & Hardinge Rd, Ahuriri; d/1-bedroom/apt from $189/199/
400; )
The conversion of this 1932 pub into a ritzy apartment-style hotel must have
broken a few fishermen's hearts. The new wing features muted tones, nice wallpaper and
linen and super sea views. Bike hire available.
Eating
Groove Kitchen Espresso
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CAFE
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(
www.groovekitchen.co.nz
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112 Tennyson St; meals $9-19; 8am-2pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-2pm Sat & Sun; )
A
sophisticated cafe squeezed into small, groovy space where the turntable spins and the kit-
chen cranks out A1 brunch along with trendsetting wraps, baps, salads and killer coffee.
With a bit of luck you'll be around for one of the intermittent Thursday-night gigs.
Café Ujazi
(
www.facebook.com/ujazicafe
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28 Tennyson St; snacks $4-10, meals $9-19; 8am-5pm; )
The most bo-
hemian of Napier's cafes, Ujazi folds back its windows and lets the alternative vibes spill
out onto the pavement. It's a long-established, consistent performer offering blackboard
meals and hearty counter food. Try the classic
rewana
special - a big breakfast on tradi-
tional Maori bread. Impressive tea menu.
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Kitchen Table
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