The Best Hotel in Palliser Bay and Cape Palliser, Wellington and the Wairarapa

This waterfront hotel is home to the North Island's southernmost pub, with breathtaking views across Cape Palliser to the South Island's Kaikōura Ranges. Having a drink on the deck at sunset is an unbeatable experience; after making a toast to the coast, you can bed down in rooms that are basic but comfy. The hotel restaurant focuses on fish dishes, like pan-fried flounder or whitebait fritters served on salad greens with tomato salsa.