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A bold new hotel brand – Edit Hotels & Resorts – officially launches today with four properties across New Zealand.
Designed for value-conscious travellers, Edit celebrates the simple pleasures of travel, offering a fresh, fuss-free way to stay well without compromise.
Created by the team behind luxury hospitality group Fable Hotels & Resorts, the Edit Hotels & Resorts collection features a portfolio of recently refurbished properties, including Edit Auckland Central (formerly President Hotel), Edit Auckland Greenlane (formerly Greenlane Suites), Edit Picton (formerly Picton Yacht Club Hotel), and Edit Hanmer Springs (formerly Hanmer Springs Hotel).
“Edit is for the savvy traveller from families looking for value, business travellers needing seamless connectivity, or travel hackers who know how to make the most of every trip,” says Lisa Breckon, director of marketing.
“We designed Edit Hotels & Resorts to be affordable without ever feeling cheap. It’s smart, comfortable, and uncluttered – ideal for guests who would rather spend more on experiencing the destination, than the room they sleep in.”
Each Edit property offers a mid-scale accommodation experience that blends comfort and convenience without the unnecessary extras. Think reliable Wi-Fi, restful beds, and seamless service, all in well-located properties that keep things simple yet stylish at an affordable price.
Edit Hanmer Springs and Edit Picton also feature dedicated conference and event spaces – catering for up to 250 guests in Hanmer and 100 in Picton – offering smart, flexible venues ideal for meetings, retreats, and special occasions in two of New Zealand’s most scenic locations.
Edit is embracing a digital-first approach to deliver a more seamless and connected guest experience.
Digital compendiums, interactive activity booklets, and digital business cards are already available across all properties, with Chromecast streaming and paperless check-in currently in development to further enhance the journey.
Edit Hotels & Resorts are committed to making a meaningful difference beyond the in-house guest experience, proudly working alongside local schools to support tamariki and whānau in need.
These initiatives include:
In Auckland, Edit partners with Bailey Road School in Mt Wellington, supplying students with school bags, stationery, and drink bottles to ease the financial pressure on families, in addition to sponsoring a leadership programme for Year 7 and 8 students. A summer work experience initiative is also in the planning to give students the chance to build confidence and capability outside the classroom.
In Picton, Edit provides termly financial contributions to support Picton School students experiencing challenges such as low attendance and financial hardship. Funding covers access to sports, extracurricular activities, household essentials, and school stationery to remove barriers to learning and participation.
In Hanmer Springs, Edit sponsors weekly school lunches at Hanmer Springs School ensuring students in need receive at least one nourishing meal a week to help them stay focused and ready to learn.
“Being part of a community means more than just operating in it; it’s about lending a hand and building meaningful, long-term relationships,” says Lisa.
“We’re proud that each Edit property gives back to local school children and families who need a little extra support in a way that’s personal, tangible, and truly makes a difference.”
Edit Hotels & Resorts is all about simple pleasures and creating space for what truly matters: rest, connection, and the joy of travel without excess.
With a design ethos rooted in minimalism and warmth, Edit welcomes business and leisure travellers seeking to stay smart, sleep well, and spend less, without sacrificing style.
