Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Set on a vast working farm above Hawke’s Bay, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers pairs refined lodge-style suites with Tom Doak’s cliff-edge golf course, Pacific views, wildlife encounters and a deeply rural New Zealand sense of place.
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers occupies an extraordinary pastoral landscape at the southeastern edge of Hawke’s Bay, where rolling farmland eventually drops into dramatic Pacific cliffs. The setting feels remote and elemental even though Napier and the region’s celebrated wineries remain within easy reach.
Accommodation is spread between lodge-style junior suites and larger villas, all designed around fireplaces, private balconies and expansive views across the farm or toward the ocean. The interiors are polished but deliberately relaxed, keeping the countryside rather than decorative excess at the center of the experience.
Golf is one of the property’s defining draws. Tom Doak’s par-71 course runs along ridges and valleys as high as roughly 140 meters above the Pacific, creating some of the most dramatic cliff-edge holes in world golf.
Beyond the course, guests can explore the working farm, visit the Cape Sanctuary and nearby gannet colony, walk trails, swim in the outdoor infinity pool or retreat to the spa overlooking the valley. Hawke’s Bay’s wine culture also provides an easy extension beyond the estate.
The Dining Room and Loggia focus on seasonal New Zealand produce, while private meals and the wine cellar deepen the country-house atmosphere. Rosewood Cape Kidnappers is best for travelers who want golf, landscape and refined rural living to feel inseparable from one another.