Andrew Glenn and Jonathan Rutherfurd Best are two Brits who, fed up with their careers in marketing and event management, escaped to Waiheke Island in New Zealand to open a boutique hotel.
Andrew Glenn and Jonathan Rutherfurd Best are two Brits who, fed up with their careers in marketing and event management, escaped to Waiheke Island in New Zealand to open a boutique hotel.
The 80-seat restaurant offers veranda dining under the shade of surrounding palms, where worn metal chairs give a sense of the saltwater air of the island.
The 80-seat restaurant offers veranda dining under the shade of surrounding palms, where worn metal chairs give a sense of the saltwater air of the island.
Lockhart opted for cane seating in the main dining room with vintage Thonet Era Chairs and a few shelves displaying groupings of objects sourced from the sea: abalone shells, white coral, and seaweed.
Lockhart opted for cane seating in the main dining room with vintage Thonet Era Chairs and a few shelves displaying groupings of objects sourced from the sea: abalone shells, white coral, and seaweed.
Era Barstools surround the bar where guests of the inn and wanderers from beyond can find sangria, lemonade, and a selection of wine chosen by sommelier Clare Dunleavy.
Era Barstools surround the bar where guests of the inn and wanderers from beyond can find sangria, lemonade, and a selection of wine chosen by sommelier Clare Dunleavy.
A 20-seat private room called The Pearl is available for special events catered by chef Cristian Hossack (former head chef at London’s Providores).
A 20-seat private room called The Pearl is available for special events catered by chef Cristian Hossack (former head chef at London’s Providores).
Room One (of three) has a super king bed and a daybed from Another Country that can be converted to a child’s bed.
Room One (of three) has a super king bed and a daybed from Another Country that can be converted to a child’s bed.
In the guest bath, white square tiles set into dark grout contrast with a large circular mirror and accompanying shaving mirror.
In the guest bath, white square tiles set into dark grout contrast with a large circular mirror and accompanying shaving mirror.
Next to the apron sink, guests find white enamel Falcon tumblers and products from Aesop.
Next to the apron sink, guests find white enamel Falcon tumblers and products from Aesop.
Rattan ottomans and wicker furniture sit beneath a black barn pendant lamp and a wall-mounted Marlin.
Rattan ottomans and wicker furniture sit beneath a black barn pendant lamp and a wall-mounted Marlin.
Graphics from Special Group add a whimsical note.
Graphics from Special Group add a whimsical note.
The Shop at the inn is stocked with clothing and accessories for the beachgoer, including shirts from New York’s Saturdays Surf, white-and-yellow Havaianas sandals exclusive to the inn.
The Shop at the inn is stocked with clothing and accessories for the beachgoer, including shirts from New York’s Saturdays Surf, white-and-yellow Havaianas sandals exclusive to the inn.
The Oyster Inn on Waiheke Island is located just 40 minutes from Auckland by ferry. This post is an update; the original ran on April 22, 2013, as part of our Clean Sweep issue.
The Oyster Inn on Waiheke Island is located just 40 minutes from Auckland by ferry. This post is an update; the original ran on April 22, 2013, as part of our Clean Sweep issue.
