This was the highlight lodging experience of a three week trip to Fiji, Sydney and then NZ. Stayed at Beaufort House for two nights and were throughly impressed. The owners have had it for about three years. It used to be called Dorothy's and was owned by two men. The news owners have done a wonderful, wonderful job of restoring it to a classy stay and adding their own graciousness in hospitality. As a botique hotel, it ranks in the tops. The only shortcoming is that there are only five rooms--you need to book early and be happy if you get in!
P.S. Ten minute walk to the heart of downtown.
P.S.P.S. We were there five days before the Feb 2011 earthquake and are praying for these folks.
