Edwardian Elegance

The Esplanade Hotel, built in 1901 as a Brighton-style seaside resort, was rescued from seedy demise by a restoration project in 2000 that reinstated it as a luxurious waterfront lodging with fine dining and service to match. Lunch or Afternoon Tea in the Esplanade Dining Room or Bar is a step back in time. www.esplanadehotel.co.nz