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Cuisine Good Food Guide 2026 Selection
We are truly honored to announce that Mangapapa Restaurant has been selected for the Cuisine Good Food Guide 2026.
As highlighted by Cuisine:
“Our Cuisine Good Food Guide showcases a diverse range of unique dining opportunities across New Zealand. Start planning your best-ever culinary adventures with Cuisine’s Good Food Guide Destinations. From casual to high-end global tastes to wineries that deliver a great menu or favourites we return to again and again, you are guaranteed a deliciously good time.”
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Being included among Aotearoa’s premier dining destinations is a true testament to our culinary team’s dedication to hyper-local ingredients and exceptional hospitality.
Whether you are returning to dine with us or discovering Mangapapa for the first time, we warmly invite you to join us for an unforgettable dining experience.
National Finalist: 2026 Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence
We have some truly exciting news to share from the heart of Hawke’s Bay. Mangapapa Hotel has been named a National Finalist for “Best Destination Venue” at the prestigious 2026 LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence.
While the main category is decided by a panel of industry judges, the People’s Choice Award belongs entirely to our community. If Mangapapa holds a special place in your heart, we would be deeply grateful for your support—[You can cast your vote for us here].
A Decade of Evolution
Exactly ten years ago, Mangapapa was celebrated as the “Best Renovated Hotel” in these very same awards. Since then, our mission has been one of continuous refinement: elevating our estate-to-table dining experience, upgrading our boutique spa, and preserving the historic soul of our century-old grounds to create an unparalleled sanctuary of quiet luxury.
To be recognized as a national finalist for “Best Destination” is a wonderful testament to the passion of our dedicated team, led by our General Manager, James, and the vision of our Director, Hitomi.
Whether you have joined us for a peaceful stroll through the orchards, a restful weekend in our suites, or an intimate dinner in the restaurant, thank you for being a part of our story. We look forward to welcoming you back to the estate very soon.
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