We are thrilled to share some exciting news — Pihopa Retreat has been named in BOTH the UK Condé Nast Traveller AND US Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025.
Pihopa Retreat was honoured to be placed as the TOP hotel in New Zealand and ranked 8th in Australasia for the UK Readers’ Choice Awards, and recognised as New Zealand’s second-placed property and ranked 7th for Australia & The Pacific in the US Readers’ Choice Awards.
This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes from you — our guests and supporters from around the world. Every vote reflects the experiences shared in our little corner of Nelson, and the spirit of manaakitanga that guides everything we do: the care, respect, and warm hospitality extended to everyone who visits Pihopa Retreat.
From our six beautifully restored suites and peaceful chapel grounds, to the care our team brings to every stay, this award is a celebration of the people and the place that make Pihopa so unique.
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who took the time to vote and share your stories. It’s an honour to represent New Zealand on an international stage — and to welcome travellers seeking luxury, peace, and genuine hospitality.
Whakanuia me te mihi
(Honoured and Grateful)
The Pihopa Retreat Team
Condé Nast TRAVELLER UK
PIHOPA RETREAT RECOGNIZED WITH
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER’S 2025 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD
“#8 in THE BEST HOTELS IN AUSTRALASIA”
The World’s Best Hotels, Cruises, Countries, Cities, Resorts, Trains, Airlines, Airports, Spas,
Islands, Luggage, Villas, and Tour Operators
(NELSON) October 7, 2025 – Condé Nast Traveller today announced the results of its annual Readers’
Choice Awards with PIHOPA RETREAT recognized as the #8 in THE BEST HOTELS IN AUSTRALASIA.
Condé Nast Traveller received more than 182,500 survey responses from readers across the United Kingdom rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolades, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners can be found here.
The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveller’s website at cntraveller.com/inspiration/readers-choice-awards and celebrated in the November issue.
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For press inquiries, please contact: awards@condenasttraveler.com
Condé Nast TRAVELLER US
PIHOPA RETREAT RECOGNIZED WITH
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2025 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD
“#7 in THE BEST HOTELS IN AUSTRALIA & PACIFIC”
The World’s Best Hotels, Cruises, Countries, Cities, Resorts, Trains, Airlines, Airports, Spas, Islands and Luggage
(NELSON) October 7, 2025 – Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with PIHOPA RETREAT recognized as the #7 CATEGORY in AUSTRALIA & PACIFIC.
Condé Nast Traveler received more than 757,000 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolades from our readers, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners can be found here.
The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.
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For press inquiries, please contact: awards@condenasttraveler.com