Staying at Hotel Suse is a special treat. It’s pristine, quiet, roomy, comfy and so close to the beach that you can hear the waves and see the bay from the main bedroom. But it’s Susanna’s personal touches that really make the place. Her guide to Napier is excellent, her communication is friendly and lightning fast and I swear she left little homemade mince pies on the counter for us when we arrived. It’s a marvel, this place. Book it.