Savour BlackBookAsia’s Unadulterated List 2025 – Hall of Fame: The 100 Best Hotels in the World

What began as an intimate celebration of excellence—with merely 20 exemplary sanctuaries in our inaugural year—has ascended to an unrivalled crescendo of splendour. Now in our illustrious tenth year, Savour BlackBookAsia Publication unveils its most magnificent curation yet: 100 peerless properties, each a paragon of luxury, inducted into our revered hall of fame. From secluded enclaves nestled in sapphire waters to stately retreats perched amid majestic mountain ranges, our distinguished list spans the globe’s most coveted destinations, where privacy reigns […]

Fabulous Five Luxury Hotels In New Zealand – The Unadulterated List 2025 South Edition

New  Zealand beckons—untamed, alluring, and wonderfully close. From the cosmopolitan poise of Wellington to Queenstown’s radiant lakeside charm, this is a destination where Māori tradition and contemporary sophistication converge with grace. In this year’s edition of The Unadulterated List, Savour BlackBookAsia casts a discerning eye over New  Zealand’s most compelling luxury escapes. Picture immersive culture, sweeping shorelines, and architecturally striking retreats embraced by majestic landscapes. Featuring five standout hotels and resorts, each recognised in our landmark 10th annual Hotel Hall […]

Huka Lodge (Relais & Châteaux), New Zealand

Huka Lodge is New Zealand’s distinctive expression of elegance with a rich legacy admired by many. Experience the finest luxury accommodation and an unrivaled commitment to service excellence with each and every stay. Founded in the 1920s by Irishman, Alan Pye. He quickly established a reputation at the highest level for superb hospitality and trophy-size trout both of which still draw guests to Huka Lodge, Taupo, New Zealand, to this very day. Located within the central plateau of New Zealand’s North Island, […]

Matakauri Lodge (Relais & Châteaux), New Zealand

Embraced by the panorama views of the stunning alpine lake and rugged mountain peaks under endless blue skies, your story is told within a private theatre of sublime horizons at Matakauri Lodge a Relais & Chateaux property. The sheer magnificence of this landscape, the lodge experience that awaits you is exceptional enjoying world-class dining experiences, luxurious accommodation, exemplary service and every modern amenity one could wish for. Divine cuisine from award winning chefs and an exceptional wine selection set a world-class table at […]

Annandale, New Zealand

Picture perfect Annandale set along scenic Banks Peninsula on the South Island is known for artfully blending local culture with New Zealand soul, providing guests gourmet experiences that have been cultivated over the years in four luxurious, award winning private villas including an ultra-modern escape for couples and a fully restored 19th-century homestead surrounded by magnificent gardens and orchards. Stay where the world can’t find you, a slogan fitting for this captivating one of a kind place which also houses a working sheep […]

The Lodge at Kinloch Club, New Zealand

The Lodge at Kinloch Club is an encompassing luxury experience set in the tranquil 254ha grounds of the Kinloch Club, a Jack Nicklaus designed world-class championship Par 72 golf course (Ranked as New Zealand’s number one golf course in 2014) on the shores of the extraordinarily beautiful Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest fresh-water lake and scenic hub of the North Island. The Lodge features impeccable services, world class accommodations and modern amenities amidst the natural beauty of rugged rural farmland. This modern […]

Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, New Zealand

Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, located in the heart of Auckland with easy access to prime shopping and entertainment district combines the best of New Zealand’s hospitality positioning itself as one of the city’s finest hotels. The lobby features lustrous furnishings and museum quality art works in a warm and welcoming design layout perfect for lounging after a day out in the city or for that formal business meeting. Every element within the hotel is beautifully crafted to complement the iconic brand […]