The Peace and Plenty Inn is a magnificently restored Victorian villa (circa 1880), situated in an unbeatable waterfront location in the heart of the historic maritime village of Devonport.

We invite you to stay at our gracious home offering comfortable and friendly luxury accommodation. We host visitors who come to relax from all over the world, along with New Zealanders enjoying a weekend away. We are also able to hold boutique weddings and small conferences.

Devonport is a delightful seaside village whose colonial history is unspoilt by the passage of time. One of Auckland's earliest settlements, the village mixes charm and civility with beautifully restored old villas.

This unique location on the harbour peninsular along with sandy beaches provides stunning views over Auckland, New Zealand's City of Sails, the Waitemata Harbour and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf from its three Mounts.

Rooms and Suites:

All our rooms are serviced daily. We leave Devonport made chocolates and organic lavender sachets as gifts to you on the pillows. Choices of teas and coffee along with biscuits are also complimentary.

For those who have just spent hours on a long flight or who are ready for the weekend a glass of our port may be just the thing you need. Alternatively champagne can be waiting on ice with fresh flowers to amaze. Toweling robes are provided along with eco-friendly Go-Native NZ toiletries. In winter you can enjoy our electric blankets and all rooms are heated. All have TV's, direct dial telephones and PC connection points, hair-dryers and ironing facilities.

There is a Guest Lounge with an open fire for winter months. Complimentary access to internet and a facsimile. A Library with an excellent selection of books and magazines. SKY television, and selection of music CDs.

Windsor:

This is our largest king size room. It has a special veranda style Victorian bathroom with the stain glass window and claw foot bath displaying great character. The deep pink colour scheme off set by bronze silk ensure the luxury to the eye that one would expect of such a home's grandest suite. The ornate cast iron fireplace and antique pine furnishing complete the comfort for you stay. This room is also suitable for small family as it has a Victorian daybed for the 'littlelies' to be tucked into after a fun bath, listening perhaps to a story tape from our old gramophone.

Albert:

Our queen size willow blue room complemented by silver furnishings boasts the largest bathroom of the house complete with claw foot bath and separate shower. It has a traditional cast iron fireplace and pine furnishings. The white iron bedstead with crowned organza is the central feature of the room.

Devonport:

This queen size room is a must for those who love the European romantic look. It has a beautiful cream carved four poster bed and hand painted pine wardrobe that is complimented by gold satins and cream silk organza. The kauri fireplace can be glowing as can candles for that extra warm welcome. It also has views over the Windsor Park and 'Albert', Devonport's historic Moreton Bay Fig Tree that proudly stands tall over the roof of our village library.

Flagstaff:

This super king or king/twin bed French provincial blue & cream room is ideal for travelling companions, children or single guests. It has views over to the beach and harbour especially beautiful in summertime when our Pohutukawa trees display their fluffy red blooms for Christmas. The ensuite bathroom is nautical in design complete with porthole window.

Victoria and Waitemata:

Equally romantic and peaceful in style these sister rooms have an abundance of charm from their antique travel trunks to their French antique bed and brass bedsteads respectively. The Waitemata has a colour scheme of mulberry & gold whilst the Victoria is primrose and cream. Your eye will lead through the Kauri French doors to the lavender pots on their private balconies which enjoy all day sunshine. These sister rooms have unhindered views of Mount Victoria and the roof tops of Devonport, the Waitemata views extend to the Harbour, Bridge & City. Their individual bathrooms have pretty clay tiled floors and great showers.

Garden:

The Garden room that has its own private courtyard and entry, separate from the main house. It has a queen white iron bedstead and an ensuite with a large walk in shower. This room offers you the ability to enjoy the tranquility of the sub-tropical garden. You can listen to the water trailing to the rock pools and enjoy our whispering palms.

Breakfast:

Enjoy your gourmet breakfast in our spacious sunny breakfast room, which overlooks our palms, frangipani, and hibiscus blooms. A choice of window tables offer you the privacy for an intimate breakfast for two or alternatively you can take a seat at the larger rimu table for eight and mingle with other guests and exchange future plans or recent memories depending on if you have just arrived or about to depart New Zealand.

In the summer you can go 'al fresco' and have breakfast with the birds on our Victorian veranda overlooking our fountain lily pools.

We display a buffet breakfast for you to select fresh fruits, yoghurts, and our homemade muesli. This is followed by your choice from our gourmet menu; Belgian berry waffles, smoked bacon and eggs Devonport with smoked salmon, are but a selection.

We at the Peace and Plenty take pride not only in our quality, but through the personal touches that we add to breakfast time; be it a friendly smile, some smart travel advice, or the energy boost we like to deliver from our excellent food, great Devonport roasted coffee and selection of fine teas.

Devonport Village:

Many locals know Devonport peninsular as the “Village of Auckland”, it is laden with history commencing with Maori occupation before the arrival of Europeans and the establishment of the first European settlements in 1840.

Devonport is surrounded by sea and commands magnificent 360 degree views from Mount Victoria Takarunga, of the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland City, just across the bay. Devonport derives much of its charm from the fine examples of colonial villas that have been restored and renovated, together with the beautiful examples of native flora that can be seen in the many parks, reserves and beaches of the village. These influences are portrayed and represented in the wealth of local art, craft and sculpture displayed in village galleries.

The Royal New Zealand Navy operates a base in Devonport of which there are various historic sites.

Activities:

Should you choose to explore the village you may find yourself in one of the fine cafes that Devonport has to offer or dine in one of the many restaurants. Alternatively there are boutiques and antique shops to browse, or mountain walks to discover or perhaps a swim on Cheltenham Beach. There is also a ferry terminal offering island and city excursions and connections to further tours such as those of the Coromandel, Tiritiri Matangi and Kawau Island.

Devonport has three historical museums and a cinema. It has tennis courts, an 18 hole golf course and a gym all within five minutes.

Location:

If flying or arriving on a cruise ship to Auckland we can arrange for you to be met and conveyed directly to Peace and Plenty Inn. Our driver will assist you with baggage and other formalities. Please let us know your needs at the time of reservation. Please also ask for current rates for this service.

If driving from the airport or from points south, follow the motorway, Highway One, north (well signed form the airport). Cross over the Harbour Bridge and take the Esmonde Road ramp off the motorway and follow the blue direction signs to Devonport. As you approach Devonport you will pass the golf course on your left and reach a mini roundabout at the base of Mount Victoria. Turn right and follow the road down Victoria Road main street. Turn left near the bottom, in front of the fountain, into Flagstaff Terrace. Peace and Plenty is the first house on the left (Number 6) overlooking the reserve and beach.