Hotel Announcements
Stephane Massarini Appointed As Managing Director For Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers And Rosewood Matakauri
As Rosewood Hotels and Resorts continues its thoughtful expansion, the brand is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephane Massarini as Managing Director of renowned New Zealand properties Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers and Rosewood Matakauri.
Stephane has been with the Rosewood family since 2021 as Resort Manager of Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth in the Caribbean’s French West Indies. Stephane brings to his new role years of experience as a leader in the luxury hospitality industry, successfully managing and leading pre-opening projects and high-end properties with renowned international brands such as St. Regis and InterContinental across the globe.
Under his leadership, the resort achieved impressive success including a remarkable service delivery score that is ranked among the top three Rosewood properties worldwide. Set across 18 acres on a private enclave of the exclusive island of St Barth, Rosewood Le Guanahani set the standard in superb service and warm hospitality under Stephane’s inspired and confident leadership.
Stephane’s extensive experience includes serving as General Manager at IHG InterContinental Beppu and Spa in Japan, where he showcased his leadership skills by orchestrating the pre-opening of the first InterContinental resort from the ground up, and the first onsen resort in Japan for the group, subsequently achieving several distinctions for the property.
With Stephane’s proven track record of exceptional leadership and his wealth of experience, Rosewood is thrilled to have him leading their three New Zealand properties. In his new role, Stephane will oversee all Managing Director responsibilities of Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers and Rosewood Matakauri, curating exceptional guest experiences while preserving the unique native culture of these three iconic properties.
Located in three of New Zealand’s most iconic locations, and with interiors that feel more like a sophisticated home than hotel, each resort truly embodies Rosewood’s guiding principle, A Sense of Place, immersing guests in the special style of “kiwi” hospitality for which the country is revered. Capturing New Zealand’s unique geography, the three properties provide for the ultimate journey across the North and South Island, together offering access to its expansive coastline, rolling hills, soaring mountains and more.
They also underscore Rosewood’s commitment to championing storied properties in some of the most remarkable destinations around the world. Founded by philanthropists Julian and Josie Robertson in 2001, the three resorts have garnered a reputation as some of New Zealand’s top accommodations providing bespoke and warm hospitality set against stunning backdrops. Under Rosewood’s management, the quintessential spirit of each property and the collection at large lives on, reinforced by the brand’s intuitive approach to service and experiential programming.
About Rosewood
Rosewood is an ever-evolving global collection of hotels, resorts, and residences, born through the discovery of remarkable places. With 42 one-of-a-kind destinations, each property celebrates the culture and community that shapes it, upholding the ideal of hospitality as mutually revitalizing. Every detail is intricately woven to tell the story of the place, offering unexpected moments of discovery and connection. Rosewood Residences extends this spirit, inspiring a life where belonging and curiosity enrich every day.
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About Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers is a refined countryside escape, perched atop a windswept peninsula looking out over Hawke’s Bay. A testament to New Zealand’s farming way of life, a stay here is one of wild beauty and enriching connection to the land. Shaped by panoramic views and reclaimed materials, the architecture and interiors reflect their rural setting. The 24 suites and villas are intimate hideaways, crafted for a soulful stay. Here, epicurean encounters in The Dining Room are defined by regionality: produce is locally sourced and hand-picked from the kitchen garden. On the golf course, arresting sea views and cliff-edge fairways shape challenging rounds. Whether sitting atop limestone cliffs with a sunrise picnic, taking a forest walk accompanied by birdsong or restoring at The Spa with a manuka honey treatment, life here moves at a slower pace.
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About Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Tucked into the coastal landscape of Northland, New Zealand, Rosewood Kauri Cliffs is a retreat of refined seclusion. A stay here is an unparalleled connection to the land and a celebration of Māori heritage. Framed by 6,000 acres of native forest, farmland and pink-shelled shores, the 26 suites and villas are crafted for sensory calm. Dining celebrates the region’s abundance: local produce, native herbs and seafood infused with local flavour and flame. Guests are invited to connect with Māori tradition through guided walks, cultural artistry and stories of whakapapa woven into the landscape. The pristine golf course traverses ravines and subtropical valleys, returning to panoramas of the Pacific Ocean, while well-being slows to the rhythm of nature, with rituals drawing on the restorative spirit of woodland and water.
Discover more: rosewoodhotels.com/kauri-cliffs
About Rosewood Matakauri
On the shores of New Zealand’s Lake Wakatipu, framed by majestic alpine peaks, sits Rosewood Matakauri. The retreat is shaped by its cinematic setting; a reflection of contemporary Queenstown culture, rooted in the spirit of adventure. In the 13 rooms, suites and villas, open fireplaces, natural textures and a curated art collection with a bold, local point of view create a dialogue between indoors and out. The mountains and waters offer endless opportunities for exploration, from the exhilaration of heli-skiing on pristine slopes to the thrill of jet boating. The Dining Room is equally dynamic: an expression of local culinary identity, with flavours shaped by the seasons. When the time comes to restore, The Spa and the sleek outdoor pool invite guests into a sanctuary of stillness.
Discover more: rosewoodhotels.com/matakauri
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