Glesson Park
Glesson Park, Hospital Hill, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand- Park
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About this hotel
Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Heritage-Listed Boutique Accommodation: Stay at the charming Colenso Cottage, once home to New Zealand explorer William Colenso. Enjoy a large master bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, and a private courtyard with stunning views.
Convenient Location: Just a short walk from the city center, supermarkets, and dining options, the cottage offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility.
Entertainment and Scenic Views: Relax with Sky TV and Netflix or step outside to admire the picturesque views of Te Mata Peak and the Kaweka Ranges. Book your stay now to experience the best of Napier at Colenso Cottage.
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Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:30 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Garden
Hiking
Luggage storage
Fishing
Cycling
Horse riding
Canoeing
Non-smoking throughout
Sun terrace
Accessible parking
Street parking
Board games/puzzles
Adult only
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Food delivered to guest room
Access to health care professionals
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Room Types
One-Bedroom Villa
Up to 2 guests80 sqmExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
This self-contained villa features a fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and a lounge area.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
80 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerKitchenetteRadioRefrigeratorSeating AreaCD playerFanToiletMicrowaveDishwasherWashing machinePrivate bathroomHeating
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Guest reviews(87 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed May 1, 2026Very comfortable, had everything we needed. Lovely comfy bed and soft bedding. Quiet and peace. Perfection. Excellent communication from the host, very thoughtful.
Our stay was too short !!
10/10
Reviewed Apr 29, 2026A beautiful charming cottage with plenty of space and uncomfortable bed. Easy to park out the front on the street. And the fit out inside is top class.
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Apr 26, 2026The wonderful character and history. Had everything we needed and walking distance to town. The sun poured in during the morning. Heating warmed the cottage in the evening. A superb shower.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 19, 2026Excellent accommodation within a walk of the town centre. Very comfortable property with all the facilities I needed.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2026This property has a very interesting history, it’s very elegant and well furnished too.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 30, 2026Loved loved loved this cottage. Everything is high quality, clean and sooo comfortable
Nothing, it’s fab.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 3, 2026Great location, excellent facilities, very comfortable with interesting history .
9/10
Reviewed Dec 27, 2025Historisch gebouw. Leef in de geschiedenis a bit. Ruim van opzet. Volledige privacy met eigen terras. Prachtig uitzicht op de achterliggende tuinen
Net
10/10
Reviewed Dec 16, 2025Spacious and comfortable. We had everything we needed. The owners popped over to say hello which is always nice. Only a short walk to the center of historic Napier town. Wake up to the sounds of birdsong - coffee on the private terrace what more could you ask for!
10/10
Reviewed Dec 7, 2025We loved our stay at Colenso Cottage. Great facilities, a super comfortable bed and an amazing shower. We met Katie (the owner) and she was so friendly and approachable. Would not hesitate coming for a return visit.
There was nothing we didn't like. We loved it.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 24, 2025It was gorgeous. Well presented and had everything we needed for our stay.
Very happy.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 23, 2025Everything was well thought of, nothing missing, beautiful decor in a very comfortable stay.
9/10
Reviewed Nov 21, 2025Location was great. Very close to city centre.
It was all excellent.
10/10
Reviewed May 16, 2025Lovely place to stay. Comfortable bed with beautiful linen. Private outside area. Complete kitchen and good shower,.very happy with our stay.
10/10
Reviewed May 12, 2025Charming cottage full of history. Spacious, well equipped, very comfortable. Easy access to Napier CBD. Very friendly owner. We loved our stay here.
Nothing. It was all good.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 25, 2025Great location, clean, tidy and comfortable, great bed, had all amenities, and host was lovely. Would definitely stay again without hesitation.
The weather.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 23, 2025Beautiful cottage with a huge bedroom and everything you needed. The host was very friendly and helpful. The location was very close to town and quiet - we could even hear the waves.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2025Host met us at check in and very helpful. Very comfortable spacious property.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 25, 2025This property exceeded our expectations. It was so well appointed, and beautiful with a fantastic outlook across the district. It was so charming and set up well for an extremely comfortable stay. While attached to the main house it was very private. Great choice!
10/10
Reviewed Feb 25, 2025This is the type of place we love; small, quiet, and historically charming. It had all you need including a big comfy bed, a spacious living area and kitchen and a nice bathroom with a great shower.
Not one thing.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 24, 2025Beautiful cottage. With a rich history. Loved the posters explaining its stories. Great location - and close to town walking, as long as you’re fit and mobile. Loved having the courtyard to lie in the sun, or sit and have an aperitif. Very quiet. Well-appointed kitchen, with everything we needed. The wine and chocolates were a lovely touch.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 11, 2025Everything! It was quaint, clean, quiet and comfortable. The kitchen was well appointed with a full stove/oven, and there were laundry facilities, too. The main town was walking distance and the views were fantastic. We loved it!
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Feb 9, 2025Lovely historic cottage with everything we needed in a quiet location surrounded by history.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Feb 3, 2025Everything. Beautiful period property with all modern facilities of a very high standard. High thread count bed linen,Sheridan towels.Llarge comfortable bed. Comfy leather sofa. Fine wine glasses..Lovely shower.Free Netflix. Really homely. Quiet neighborhood. Easy free parking.Short cut for walking into centre of Napier. Lovely host left a list of great recommendations and also met us on arrival and departure and offered for us to knock next door at her property any time if we needed anything. Our best stay so far in NZ.
If I had to find fault it would be that the dinner plates were too large for the dishwasher.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 13, 2025Everything!
Walking up the hill lol
10/10
Reviewed Dec 13, 2024Beautiful cottage, clean and comfortable, spacious and well appointed
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10/10
Reviewed Nov 20, 2024The cottage has a lot of space and is very well supplied with everything you would need to self cater if you want. The bedding and furnishings are lovely, everything is spotless and the hosts are very welcoming and friendly. There is a courtyard for the cottage guests to use with bistro set and loungers. The house sits at the top of the hill, what a view. There is a staircase of around 70 steps to take you down to the main street. It is quite steep however an Uber brought us back up when needed.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Nov 12, 2024The quaintness and history of the cottage. Beautiful garden, the leather couch, and tranquillity of the location..
nothing
9/10
Reviewed Sep 7, 2024Superb genuine historical cottage beautifully presented tastefully furnished great location with every thoughtful touc
9/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2024Loved the history attached to the cottage. The cottage was very tastefully decorated and felt very homely. Fabulous location. great recommendations for places to eat. Excellent communication from owner/ manager.
Hard to heat the main room on a cold day with the small wall heater
8/10
Reviewed Jun 12, 2024Lovely and spacious, and well equipped. Big, generous towels. Plunger coffee.
It would have been nice to have some heating on for our arrival.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2024Very well equipped, spacious, lots of lovely little touches, ornaments, and art works and a garden and courtyard to enjoy. The information on the history of the cottage made it even more special. We were able to walk down to the main part of Napier. Over all an exceptional place to stay for a few nights.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 19, 2024Lovely comfortable spacious cottage with plenty of history attached. Very well equipped.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Apr 3, 2024All the small touches were to such a high standard. Bed is super comfortable. Lovely and quite had the best sleep. Everything you need in the kitchen (not that we cooked much). Kate was super easy to communicate with. Would recommend
9/10
Reviewed Mar 18, 2024Very comfortable and spacious cottage in a very quiet area. A bonus was having a washing machine and dryer in the cottage.
Breakfast provisions would have been nice. Steep stairs to get into town, though it was only a few minutes walk. Parking is limited.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 1, 2024Quiet location, but a bit of a hilly walk to and from town.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 7, 2023There was nothing not to like.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 1, 2023Great historic cottage with modern amenities in a great location.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 16, 2023Fantastic.location. beautiful studio. Spacious. Beautiful grounds well furnished best stay so far. Wish we were there more days
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9/10
Reviewed Oct 24, 2023Location was excellent, quiet and very close to the centre. Historic, interesting cottage, very luxurious with all amenities. Easy access and great communication. A great stay.
Nothing to note here.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 3, 2023A great location. Spacious and so comfortable.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Aug 18, 2023Colenso cottage was fab. Spacious, stylish, comfortable, cosy. Loved having up to date magazines to browse, history of the house to read and access to Sky and Netflix. The guide with restaurant recommendations was great. Fantastic location.
Every thing was great. So well thought out. Loved it.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 16, 2023Clean, roomy & good facilities.
Parking on narrow street, maintenance needed on front gate + gap under front door.
10/10
Reviewed May 17, 2023Comfortable and clean.
8/10
Reviewed May 7, 2023Amazing location, decor was stunning and it was a real treat to stay somewhere so luxurious.
Parking wasn't wonderful on the roadside, I struggled to find a space after being out for the evening. Only downside to an otherwise wonderful spot but wouldn't put me off staying there again.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 26, 2023I loved the quaintness and cuteness of the cottage. I was in Napier for work so I didn't get to visit the sites. I did however, love coming back to the cottage after a long workday/night for rest and relaxation. It was a great place to stay. If I come back to Napier I'll be staying here again and would definitely recommend to others
8/10
Reviewed Mar 29, 2023Property was clean with all amenities as described. Fantastic historic building with lots of character Host was very friendly and helpful Ideal location for exploring Napier and beyond
10/10
Reviewed Feb 11, 2023Loved staying in a part of history that was so comfortable. Had everything we needed.
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10/10
Reviewed Feb 3, 2023A wonderful well equipped apartment in a quiet location not far from the centre of Napier. Beautifully furnished and a comfortable bed.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2023Everything about the cottage was spot on. A credit to the owner
10/10
Reviewed Jan 14, 2023Period property so well equipped and comfortable. Stunning views from courtyard. Loved the history and all the information given about William Colenso. Napier was a special place.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 17, 2022great location. beautiful, large cottage with all amenities. very helpful host. easy parking in front of cottage. short walk into town.
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10/10
Reviewed Nov 20, 2022Great location
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10/10
Reviewed Nov 14, 2022Charming character cottage but well presented with modern kitchen and bathroom facilities.
nothing
9/10
Reviewed Nov 9, 2022the historical significance of the building and site was very interesting
beautiful clean immaculate property with charm
10/10
Reviewed Oct 20, 2022Grt historical cottage - everything you needed and more
9/10
Reviewed Oct 3, 2022unique, good facilities, very clean, convenient location
a heated towel rail would have been nice. and maybe a draught stopper for the front door (a big gap!)
10/10
Reviewed Sep 3, 2022everything
nothing
9/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2022Fabulous cottage, well looked after and kept so clean
9/10
Reviewed Aug 28, 2022Location was perfect, cottage was spotless, comfortable and warm.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 21, 2022absolutely stunning stay. beautiful property, had everything we could’ve asked for!!
was up a very steep hill but I’ll forgive it as everything else was literally perfect!
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Great facilities
- •Friendly owner
Cleanliness
9.41/10No specific mention, but expected standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.99/10Katie (the owner) was very friendly and approachable, enhancing our experience.
Location
9.42/10Location was great, very close to city centre.
Room Quality
9.87/10Super comfortable bed and an amazing shower contributed to a great stay.
Amenities
9.4/10Great facilities, nothing missing during the stay.
Value for Money
9.36/10Overall satisfaction indicated good value for the amenities and service provided.
Food and Beverage
9.41/10Standard quality for this hotel tier, as no specifics were mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.98/10Overall, the experience was a beautiful and welcoming stay.