National Finalist honours again for The Swan

The White Swan Hotel was thrilled to have again this year been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious Hospitality Association of New Zealand Annual Awards.

We were a finalist in the 'Best Hotel Accommodation" category. Rob and Jaime attended the black tie awards dinner in Taupo recently and unfortunately just missed out on the top honours placing runner up.

This result does however reinforce our belief that we have some of the most beautiful and unique Hotel suites in New Zealand, check out our accommodation section for full detail and photos or pop in to the Hotel for a free tour.  

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Did you know???

Did you know that The White Swan Hotel is one of the Wairarapa's leading caterers. 

We pride ourselves in offering gracious, honest, and reliable service. Whether you are planning a large wedding or an intimate party, The White Swan will work with you to create a catered event unlike any other. It will reflect your tastes, your desires, and your preferences — not ours. We will help you create an event that will delight your guests... and exceed your expectations.

The White Swan Hotel has experience in the creation of menus for all occasions from an intimate private party to the largest corporate event. We can arrange everything from crockery, cutlery and glassware to marquee hire – in fact everything you need for a successful catered event. 

On your special day, we will manage it all, so that you can enjoy your guests and the event, rather than worrying about the details. You can count on our professional, courteous staff to respect the importance of the day and deliver an experience you will cherish for a lifetime

Beverage is charged on a consumption basis. This means you are only charged for the beverage that is opened. That means no under or over supply problem which translates directly to cost savings.

If you would like to supply your own drinks, we can provide a beverage service option including glassware hire, bar table hire and setup, linen tablecloth, ice & containers, supervision of service staff, setup & breakdown of the function.

To find out why so many of the Wairarapas foremost Companies trust The White Swan Hotel for their corporate catering requirements please feel free to contact Rob direct, email  rob@thewhiteswan.co.nz 

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The White Swan draws inspiration from the elegant Crown Lynn vases - long valued by New Zealanders for their style and grace - which form the theme for this gorgeous Country Hotel in the heart of historic Greytown which embodies the fine traditions of a name famous the world over for excellence in affordable accommodation and hospitality.

The main Hotel building was originally a New Zealand Railways administration block in Woburn, Lower Hutt.  In December 2002 the building was relocated (see gallery for photos) over the Rimutaka Ranges in six pieces on the back of a few very large trucks.  One of the six pieces almost didn’t make it; skewing off the back off its truck and teetering on the edge of the hill, closing the road for eight hours.  Now pieced back together and restored the building has blended into the 125 year old Main Street of Greytown.

The Hotel consists of thirteen beautiful suites & studios, all individually designed by Michael Nalder Interior Designer of Wellington.  Michael has given the old administration block a queer eye type makeover with a vision for a smart and modern Country Hotel. 

Within the hotel proper there are seven wonderful luxury suites believed to be the most unique in New Zealand each with their own theme that makes a stay something truely special. For example; there is the Madison Room with its New York apartment style and the Bombay Room offering an exotic touch of India. Five of these suites have their own balconies, which beg guests to retire with a cool glass of wine on a beautiful summer evening to take in the sunset. 

Proprietors Rob & Jaime Slater gave up their professional lives in Wellington to move to the beautiful Wairarapa and run their Hotel. They live onsite and love nothing more than ensuring that their guests have a relaxing and memorable stay.

• Intimate Weddings are our speciality - For a stress free wedding give Jaime a call to discuss your requirements or request one of our Wedding packs. 
• Conferences - We offer full conference facilities including Data Projector, Electronic Whiteboard etc. Enquire about our packages today.
• Birthday Celebrations - Relax on the deck or dine in style in our Restaurant.
• Dinner Booking - Enjoy stunning food in the Wairarapa's most recognised Hotel
• Accommodation - The White Swan boasts what are said to be New Zealand's most unique Suites, a must see. Plus amazing value Park Studios.
  

Please feel free to contact us anytime to discuss your requirements - 06 304 8894 

"We specialise in Intimate Weddings"

Please email the Rob to request your free Wedding pack - rob@thewhiteswan.co.nz

So whether it's history, ambience, elegance or an honest home-style welcome you're after, you'll find it's all right here at The White Swan Hotel.