High tea at Mangapapa Hotel is a real treat and at $45 per person (including a glass of bubbles)…read moreit's not too pricey for such a beautiful venue. Wander around the grounds after, there's a cook's garden out the back. Three tiers of beautifully presented goodies, savoury and sweet. Sandwiches on the day we visited included classic cucumber, beef, chicken and salmon. Sweet things included a strawberry macaroon made with local freeze dried strawberries, orange and almond cake, a petite chocolate eclair, chocolate dipped strawberry and traditional cream and jam scone. Lots of attention to detail, right down to the beef 'roses'. Worth a visit for a special occasion.

From the owner: Hotel, Spa & Restaurant. This beautiful hotel is set in acres of orchards and stunning gardens,…read moreproviding luxury accommodation and fine dining. Our High Teas and Five Course Dinners are a delicious fine dining experience. Bookings are essential.

Lovely friendly safe warm quiet place to stay. I was…read moreapprehensive being so close to the hospital and their helipad but it was not an issue, never heard the busy road outside either. The place was clean, the spa was great with vigorous bubbles! Well equipped kitchen with all we needed. We stayed over Christmas with changing weather, the heater worked well with extra warm blankets and air con was just what we needed. Our hosts we're always full of info and a friendly chat, will definitely stay here again when in town. If we had to pick a con it would be we found the bed on the hard side, but we still slept well and you can't please everyone.