To cross the threshold at Mollies on Tweed Street is to enter another world - a beautiful world infinitely more enchanting than the one left behind. Mollies is the love-child of talented couple, Frances Wilson and Stephen Fitzgerald. Their passion for opera, design and fine antiques is evident in every room. And, with centuries-old antiques and sleek modern furniture companionably sitting side by side, their unwavering eye for beauty has resulted in a wonderfully eclectic, yet soothing environment.

Cotter House is a delightful city boutique lodge where you can indulge and unwind in the luxury of times gone by. It is not an event centre nor entertainment facility but a unique NZ heritage icon recognised as one of NZ's top luxury retreats, a finalist of the World Travel Awards. Filled with impressive works of art and period antiques, the house offers an ideal setting for fairytale honeymoons and intimate gatherings , as well as the seclusion required for corporate retreats and inspired entertaining.

Enter a timeless world where the qualities of excellence welcome you. This five star hotel built in the early 1900s is situated in the central suburb of Remuera, an exclusive area with many gardens and trees so close to the city, yet seems so far away.

A warm welcome awaits you at Stafford Villa - luxury bed and breakfast accommodation located in the Victorian maritime suburb of Birkenhead Point. The Villa is on Awanui Street which leads down to Needles Eye, a private swimming beach.

The Peace and Plenty Inn is a magnificently restored Victorian villa (circa 1880), situated in an unbeatable waterfront location in the heart of the historic maritime village of Devonport. Devonport is a delightful seaside village whose colonial history is unspoilt by the passage of time. One of Auckland's earliest settlements, the village mixes charm and civility with beautifully restored old villas. This unique location on the harbour peninsular along with sandy beaches provides stunning views over Auckland - New Zealand's City of Sails, the Waitemata Harbour and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf from its three Mounts.

Designed and owned by well known Auckland designer, David Scott, the Boatshed offers luxury accommodation in a relaxed island setting. With the finest attention to detail, a space has been created that captures the essence of island life in New Zealand, a seaside retreat for the most discerning.

Earthsong Lodge is a luxurious retreat of tranquility and beauty where you will be soothed by the rustle of trees and the music of birdsong. The Lodge is a unique building of strawbale construction and has been created in harmony with the earth's scarce resources. The thickness and subtle curves of the adobe-finished walls have a timeless character and beauty creating an overall feeling of comfort.