With magnificent ocean views, a central Napier location - on Marine Parade - and a five star standard of luxury accommodation, The Dome is the perfect place to relax and indulge. Encompassing the top two floors of the 1937 T & G building, an iconic Art Deco masterpiece in the heart of Napier. The vibe of the city is right outside the door yet the Dome’s elevation enhances the serenity and seclusion.

"My partner and I slipped effortlessly into “cruise neutral” as soon as we arrived"

The perfect Napier accommodation conference and events venue. The Dome offers a choice of luxury apartments, perfect for individual travelers through to a group of 20+. The Dome has the best location in Napier and accommodation options to suit all requirements. Each apartment is fully self contained and exclusively yours for the duration of your stay. Generous living areas are luxuriously appointed, opening onto a private rooftop balcony giving spectacular ocean views and a sweeping city panorama. Both of the stunning dining rooms, Deco - seating 10 guests and opening onto a private rooftop balcony, and the Grand Dining room - seating 20 guests, are the perfect spaces for any convivial occasion, conference or business meeting.

A rich and diverse region, sunny Hawke's Bay holds great appeal for the savvy world traveler. From cafe culture to great shopping, Art Deco Tours, internationally rated golf and leisurely food and wine trails, you'll discover many attractions and events including the famous Mission Estate Winery Concert.

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History of the building

The Dome is located in the T&G Building which was built as part of Napier’s reconstruction effort, after a devastating earthquake destroyed the city in 1931. The reconstruction was based on the prevailing architectural influences of the day: Spanish mission, neo-classical and of course Art Deco.Napier is now internationally recognized as the Art Deco capital of the world. Nowhere else can you see such a variety and concentration of buildings in this distinctive style.

Recently converted into exclusive penthouse apartments, the Dome is now one of New Zealand's most exclusive address

The T&G Building sits proudly on the corner of Marine Parade and Emerson Street – directly opposite the Sound Shell and seaside gardens. Completed in 1935, the building was originally the home of Temperance General Insurance, a company that emerged during the Prohibition Era in the early 1900s.

Architecturally, the T&G building Built in the stripped classical style,. Due to its striking architectural features and location, the Dome has become a Napier icon and one of the most photographed buildings in the country, characterized by a distinctive copper domed roof or cupola, complete with clock tower.