Top Hotels in Clive
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The 5 best hotels in Clive, New Zealand
Discover the best hotels in Clive, Hawke's Bay Region, North Island including Clive Colonial Cottages, Lawn Cottages, Amuri Villas, Riverbank Cottages, The Clive Hideaway.
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1. Clive Colonial Cottages
Overall Ratings
5 based on 250 reviews
Affordable boutique self-catering accommodation in the heart of the Hawkes Bay. Just ten minutes from Napier, Hastings & Havelock North means you are not far away from the many attractions and activities that the region offers. Our three stand-alone cottages were the Top Pick for the Hastings District in the 2010 NZ Lonely Planet guide. Surrounded by lovely manicured gardens, Clive Colonial Cottages offer self-contained accommodation just 300 m from East Clive Beach. All cottages feature free WiFi, a kitchenette or kitchen and free on-site parking. You can enjoy the large outdoor chess set and the games room. Guests can enjoy the scenic Hawkes Bay Cycle Trails, just 300 m away and we have available for hire new E-bikes and Standard Pedal powered bikes. The cottages feature a lounge area with a sofa, a 43" Smart TV with free Netflix. All linen and towels are provided, as well as provisions for breakfast on your first morning. Guests can play pool or darts in the games room, or just relax with a book from the library. The property also features a BBQ area and a petanque court.
Worth a long stay.
Reviewed By GuerillaSurgeonWe stayed in the two roomed apartment in April 2022. The owners have made a reasonable effort to make it look a little less like a motel, and it is nicely decorated. The beds and pillows are excellent. On arrival you get free breakfast makings and a whole litre of milk, good for our five nights stay. There was coffee and tea, (organic fair trade) and the eggs for the breakfast were free range. There was however nothing without caffeine. Our cottage was wheelchair accessible, and the bathroom/shower was arranged to be that way also with grab bars in the shower and by the toilet. There are no bedside tables but large cupboards either side the beds with shelves in one where you can put your clothes, and hangers in the other. There is also a small shelf above the bed where you can put your glasses and what have you. The glassware, dishes and flatware are adequate if not exciting, however there is a full glass topped cooktop, and a combination microwave conventional oven, which means you could cook a full meal there if you wanted to. We found barbecue tools in one of the drawers. There is a cupboard with ironing board hairdryer and so on also. The cottage was heated and cooled with a heat pump which seemed very efficient. There is a wash house with washing machine and dryer. The place is set in some quite nice grounds, there are barbecues, a billiards table and some books available. You can sit outside on the deck if it's sunny and drink your tea. It is surrounded by farms and orchards, which may be a little noisy at times but we never heard anything the whole time we were there, when apple picking was going on. Nighttime was absolutely quiet, not even a car on the road that we ever heard. Best five nights' sleep we've ever had in a hotel I think. One of the reasons we liked it was its centrality. No more than 15 minutes away from the major provincial towns in the Hawke's Bay. A couple of small niggles but no real deal breakers – although the owner lady doesn't seem to believe in masks, which might be a problem for some. The test of a good place is if you would stay there again, and I definitely would.
2. Lawn Cottages
Overall Ratings
5 based on 89 reviews
Lawn Cottages has 6 stand alone fully self contained and private cottages. The 2 standard garden view cottages (Flax and Magnolia, 50m2 each) are 2 bedroom, one bathroom, fully renovated. The large family cottage (Hydrangea, 79m2) is 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom, also fully renovated. Pohutukawa and Kowhai (73m2 each) are our premium cottages, that are brand new 2 bedroom 2 bathroom. Rose (50m2) is our premium one bedroom cottage. The 2 bedroom cottages have a queen bed in the main bedroom, and 2 long king single twin beds in the other. Each cottage has a covered verandah deck and private lawn and garden area set amongst 3 acres of tranquil park-like grounds of expansive lawns, rose gardens, wonderful mature trees and ponds. The cottages are double glazed, have air-conditioning and bathroom underfloor heating. The kitchens have a full size fridge, oven and hob plus microwave with utensils, pots and cutlery etc. Lawn Cottages is centrally located in East Clive and only a 5-10 min drive to Havelock North Village or Napier or Hastings. We also are close to Te Awanga, Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony and the award winning world renowned Cape Kidnappers International Golf Course and many local Wineries (Black Barn, Elephant Hill, Clearview, Craggy Range etc). Wonderful walking and cycling tracks are a short distance away as is the iconic Tuki Tuki river. Ocean Beach and Wairmarama are a 20 minute drive away.
Fantastic Accommodation
Reviewed By dereksmithTaupoNZAn absolute credit to the owners and managers. Immaculate accommodation. Very clean and well presented. Fantastic quiet location, close to cycle track access. Outdoor seating area is very private and gives sun / shade options. Good sized unit with opening sliders to allow indoor outdoor flow. We will definitely return. Full marks to the on-site crew. The place is immaculate
3. Amuri Villas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Amuri Villas is like finding your own slice of heaven. Located in Clive just a 15-minute drive from Napier airport, it's a wonderful place to stay and enjoy the privacy and park-like grounds while still being close to all the excellent eateries, wineries and activities Hawke's Bay has to offer. On arrival you'll be welcomed like one of the family then left in peace to settle in, enjoy the views and relax. Our two luxury self-contained Villas have been thoughtfully designed to accommodate those wanting a quiet retreat or, book both and have an ideal space for small groups of family and friends. Each offer outdoor spaces for dining and enjoying our superb Hawkes Bay sunshine.
Peaceful Luxury Getaway
Reviewed By CeeJayBeeNZAbsolutely loved staying here! Such friendly and accomodating hosts, and loved how peaceful and quiet the location was. The two bedroom villa was very clean, tidy and comfortable. The cedar hot tub was well used by my Husband and I - It was just stunning to sit out in the hot tub, staring up and the stars. We would definitely stay here again and have already recommended to others who are planning to travel to the Hawkes Bay
4. Riverbank Cottages
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Comfortable but not quiet
Reviewed By DMcGibbonComfortable location with a lovely garden and easy access to the cycle path and river. However, road noise is quite noticeable (contrary to some other posts) and the neighbours are known for playing loud bass music on occasion.
5. The Clive Hideaway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Our small family owned business offers motel and boutique villa style accommodation. Our neighbouring motor camp also has powered and non powered sites available where guests have full use of our shared communal facility block which includes kitchen, laundry, toilet and shower facilities. The Clive Hideaway is surrounded by 10 acres of Farndon Park and also boundaries the Clive River. With Napier, Hastings and Havelock North being a short 12 minute drive away, we are located in the heart of Hawkes Bay.
Not recommended
Reviewed By Amy EThe motel was cramped and in need of a thorough clean. One of the two towels left for us was soiled. The carpet had holes in it and the bed hard and uncomfortable, We were very disappointed as the location is great for getting onto the cycle trails and the motels are situated well off the road with plenty of parking. I would not recommend staying here
