The 10 best Motels in Napier, New Zealand

May 1, 2023 Randal Brittian

If you like Art Deco architecture, you must visit Napier. The town was completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1931, then completely rebuilt in gorgeous Art Deco style. A number of local wineries also offer tours and tastings.
Restaurants in Napier

1. Pebble Beach Motor Inn

445 Marine Parade, Napier 4110 New Zealand
Excellent
84%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 842 reviews

Pebble Beach Motor Inn

Pebble Beach Motor Inn has 25 luxury Oceanfront suites on Napier's Marine Parade. Each suite has a King size bed, large freshwater spa pool, full kitchen and tiled ensuite bathroom with bathrobes and Satinjet "Rainforest" shower, Climate air-conditioning, Sky TV, DVD,CD and stunning ocean views from your own private glassed balcony or patio. We are an easy walk to our lovely "Art Deco" city centre and many of our fine cafes, restaurants and attractions.

Comfortable family stay

Reviewed By Peggs

We stayed with two children in June 2022. Reception was unattended when we arrived, and one of the cleaners had to help us. A little disorganised but we were sorted quickly enough. One oddity was being charged a credit card surcharge. Very unusual in a motel. Our room was large and well appointed. The room had a separate bedroom with two single beds, a bathroom, and a large room with a small kitchenette, spa bath, king sized bed, couch and table. The kitchen was functional, with plenty of cooking equipment. There was a microwave, a cooktop and a small fridge. Despite being on the ground floor, and facing the road, we had no issues with road noise. Our room would have benefited from some general maintenance... there was some damaged plaster, a dripping tap, and a broken curtain hook (which made it hard to pull the curtain) . Housekeeping was 'OK' but a bit inconsistent. For example. toiletries weren't replaced on our first morning, but were on the second. The king sized bed is closer to the end of its life than the start, but was still comfortable. The location is pretty good. This is one of the more distant motels from central Napier... but it is a short walk along the waterfront and we didn't find the distance to be an issue. It is really on e few minutes further than other motels. Provided we secured a good price, we'd happily stay again.

2. ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel

164 Gloucester Street Hawke's Bay, Napier 4112 New Zealand
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 254 reviews

ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel

Enjoy a relaxing stay at the ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel. We offer friendly Napier Accommodation located in the suburb of Taradale in Hawke’s Bay. Our award winning native park-like grounds are only five minutes drive from the Napier City centre, and walking distance to the Taradale shopping village. Our quiet location and well-appointed rooms offer and ideal central accommodation choice for business travellers, family holidays, weekend breaks or group tours. Our motel guests enjoy our large family in-ground swimming pool, a nice hot spa at the end of a long day, our family games room and free wifi. Room service is also available on request. Napier is famous for its beautiful Art Deco architecture, vibrant cafes, diverse restaurants & bars and its world-class wineries. We also boast six different quality golf courses in the Napier and Hastings region. We invite you to learn more about the room options we offer, our facilities and what makes a great location for special events and holidays. Our photo galleries include detailed room images and if you would like to see what our guests think of us, please take a few minutes to read our TripAdvisor reviews. Welcome to the ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel, where we aim to make every visitor leave us a little more refreshed than when they arrived. Unique garden setting - lovely spacious grounds for relaxing, dinning, BBQing, Heated Swimming pool, large private spa, awesome games room, Friendly host of course! Large spacious refurbished suites.

Wonderful.

Reviewed By Cactus_Noel

Very pleasant place. Very close to shopping area. Spotlessly clean and well presented. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Tasty cooked breakfast. Friendly staff. Cozy Ticks all the boxes. ✅✅✅✅✅ Recommend with complete confidence.

3. Fairley Motor Lodge

1 Tareha Street, Napier 4110 New Zealand
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 445 reviews

Fairley Motor Lodge

Situated at the gateway to Napier, Fairley Motel is located at Westshore Beach. Our property is a 5 to 10 minute walk to more than 16 top Hawkes Bay restaurants & boutique shops and galleries of Ahuriri. We are a few metres from the beach and great walks around the Ahuriri Wildlife area. The Hawkes Bay Cycle trail is also at our door- bike out and enjoy the 200 km of off road bike trails. Our quiet, spacious and fully air conditioned Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom units are on the ground level with parking in front, providing easy and convenient access from your car straight into your room. All studio units offer a private furnished courtyard and are located on 100 metres from the only safe swimming beach in Napier, Westshore Beach.. Your friendly hosts Jane and Hugh Gordon are happy to explain directions and offer advice for what to do and how to get around during your stay. Please note that all guests over the age of 12 years must be able to produce their My Vaccine Pass on arrival, please be aware that we may ask for ID along with this pass to verify its validity.

Jewel in the Crown

Reviewed By RobynJohnB

There were 5 in our party and we couldn't have wished for a better set up. The owners were kind and helpful, the unit was clean and tidy and well appointed. All girls and we never ran out of hot water. Quiet and a great location to set up base for a longer stay. Would recommend and will stay again.

4. Shoreline Motel Napier

377 Marine Parade Hawke's Bay, Napier 4110 New Zealand
Excellent
52%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 690 reviews

Shoreline Motel Napier

The Shoreline Motel is a serene place that feels miles in the sky. Well situated on Napier's promenade, the majestic view of the Pacific Ocean and the misty bluffs of Cape Kidnappers it is like none other in the world. The Shoreline Motel is a stunning beachfront motel with stunning panoramic ocean views located in sunny and vibrant Hawke's Bay. Only minutes’ walk from Napier town, with its cafe culture and boutique shops; and being adjacent to the Napier beach, and a 2 minute walk to The National Aquarium of New Zealand, the Shoreline Motel offers the holiday or business visitor the perfect getaway. The 38 elegantly designed rooms are stylish with ample space and amenities like Jacuzzis are well laid out. The Ocean Front rooms have breath taking view of the ocean from all balconies, where guests can sit and watch the ocean for hours. Accommodation options range from luxury sea-facing studios, self-contained city-facing studios to one bedroom and two bedroom apartments.

Pleasantly surprised……

Reviewed By satanbug

Had a couple of nights in a studio on the second floor. A nice view from the balcony and the room was pretty good but would benefit from a refresh. Spa pool was a surprise but needed a clean. The small kitchen area was useful and the bed was a decent size. Enjoy…….

5. Harbour View Lodge

60 Nelson Quay Ahuriri, Napier 4144 New Zealand
Excellent
42%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 225 reviews

Harbour View Lodge

Harbour View Lodge Napier's only motel accommodation on the beach Welcome to Harbour View Lodge, Napier's only Motel Lodge on the beach. Located in the popular suburb of Ahuriri, you will find yourself relaxing in your room while looking out over the Pacific Ocean. Harbour View Lodge offers 32 spacious units all with full sea views. Napier city centre and the Airport are both an easy 5 minute drive away. Easy access to the boardwalk and beach directly from your unit. Whether you are a corporate traveller looking for some relaxation or a family looking for outdoor adventure, Harbour View Lodge is the perfect place to stay while visiting Hawke's Bay.

Great overnight stay!

Reviewed By SilicoJack

Easy check in process. I was going to arrive late evening so they arranged everything via phone before hand. Super spacious rooms with a great bathroom and kitchen area. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet and warm. All you need for a quick stay

6. Edgewater Motor Lodge

359 Marine Parade, Napier 4110 New Zealand
Excellent
37%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 291 reviews

Edgewater Motor Lodge

Edgewater Motor Lodge offers superb, affordable beachfront accommodation with spectacular sea views. Our great location on Marine Parade in the heart of Napier NZ gives easy walking access to the city centre, National Aquarium of New Zealand, Rotary Walkway, the Ocean Spa complex, Napier Municipal Theatre, Conference Centre, McLean Park Sports Ground, Intercity bus station, RSA, Cosmopolitan Club and a variety of restaurants and cafes. All units at our beachfront motel in Napier have ocean views, tea/coffee making facilities (full cooking facilities in 12 units), microwave, ensuite with shower (spa bath in some units), hair dryer, queen size beds, phone, free WiFi, 5-channel Sky Digital, flat screen TVs with 20 channels, electric blankets, iron/ironing board. Select from basic studio, spa bath studio, superior studio, one bedroom or two bedroom motel units (ideal for families). All motel units are non-smoking and are serviced daily. Guest facilities include a salt water plunge pool, BBQ, laundry, free off-street parking and free Wi-Fi internet throughout the motel. Cooked/continental breakfast available to unit.

Clean, tidy & reliable place to stay.

Reviewed By Vacation20341847208

Always reliable for good, comfortable accommodation. It’s always the more affordable place to stay along Marine parade and we’ve chosen the Edgewater for our place to stay 4 or 5 times now over the years. It’s not flash as such but it’s clean, great location, good price, friendly staff etc. yes it could do with a few upgrades but those are not essential. Will happily stay here again on another trip to Napier. Free parking, walk to the water, town and restaurants/cafes. Nice views across the road to the water. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. A little noisy with the road (but all along there most probably are!) it is a bit dated but nothing to take away from an enjoyable stay. A heater was provided that warmed the room well, daily house keeping with friendly staff who were more than happy to help.

7. Beach Front Motel Napier

373 Marine Parade, Napier 4110 New Zealand
Excellent
39%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 537 reviews

Beach Front Motel Napier

For business or pleasure beside the sea, we offer 46 spacious studio and family size units. All units have a spa pool or spa bath, and a kitchen. Some with balcony and sea views. Some with air con. Walk to city centre and restaurants.

Disappointed

Reviewed By AngieBonholibobs

Me and my partner stayed in the one bedroom suite, room 13. We thought that by paying more we receive more, however, we have honestly stayed in places half the price that are twice as good. After 2 days we found a pair of mens underwear in the corner of the room, hidden behind a curtain, so much for the 'covid' clean, bathroom fan made a rattling noise for 3 minutes everytime it was used, carpet looked stained, frayed and grubby, wall paper peeling off walls at skirting boards, toilet flush was dodgy. We complained to staff at checkout who apologised insincerely and explained a renovation was planned. This is not a 4 star establishment and definitely not worth the price we paid, would not recommend.

8. Albatross Motel

56 Meeanee Quay Westshore, Napier 4110 New Zealand
Excellent
42%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 641 reviews

Albatross Motel

The Albatross Motel has 35 fully equipped units to suit all requirements from standard and deluxe studios to deluxe 1 and 2 bedroom units. Overlooking the Ahuriri Wildlife Estuary Reserve and it's pleasant walkways & new cycleways. Only a 200m stroll to the safest swimming beach Napier has to offer- Westshore reserve. Rejuvenate yourself in our free onsite pool and spa. Perfect for families, groups or travelling corporates. Close to local restaurants and bars. We look forward to welcoming you to the Albatross Motel, where our accommodation is clean & comfortable. Our customer service is always welcoming, warm and helpful. Hosted by Gary Russell & Lisa Russell. Please note, room servicing will only be completed when guests are not present. Masks are required in all common areas

Our Stay

Reviewed By SPLECKEY

The Room was Perfect for the 4 of us. Close to everything that we needed and a Bonus was the Spa Pool. Would Recommened to Anyone looking for a Clean and tidy Room at great Prices. Kids loved the fact they had Free Wifi which gave us some peace and quiet

9. Palm City Motor Inn

31 Georges Drive, Napier 4110 New Zealand
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 261 reviews

Palm City Motor Inn

Centrally located in Napier, the Art Deco Capital of the World, Palm City Motor Inn provides a great mixture of studio, one and two bedroom apartments all situated off the main road. All our apartments have free WIFI, 40"Smart TVs, SKY television, Air conditioned and the complex provides a tranquil environment to all guests. Situated within walking distance to McLean Park and a short drive to local wineries and sports grounds. Palm City also has an onsite bar and restaurant (open Monday - Thursday & by demand on the weekend), swimming pool, BBQ and children's play area - the perfect location to unwind and relax after a long day sampling the amazing attractions the Hawkes Bay has to offer. To help take the headache out of organizing your activities, we are also happy to organize wine tours, which allows more time to relax and enjoy the amenities we have to offer. Onsite conference facility with catering available. The warm welcome you will receive on arrival makes Palm City a home away from home.

Great!

Reviewed By Riley89

We stay at medium priced accommodation in Napier at least once a year. Usually, we try to get something on the beachfront and often have average experiences. this time, we tried Palm City. It was a lot cheaper, really clean, and within great walking distance to the restaurant we ate at. No complaints.

10. Motel de la Mer

321 Marine Parade, Napier 4110 New Zealand
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 263 reviews

Motel de la Mer

Welcome to Napier's finest boutique ocean front motel suites - luxurious accommodation right on Napier's famous Marine Parade, Hawke's Bay. Motel de la Mer has established itself as a favourite with business travellers and holidaymakers looking for comfort, style and an outstanding location right on Napier’s Marine Parade. The motel suites are lavishly appointed with tasteful interior décor. Our central location means you are spoiled for choice with Napier’s favourite activities right at your door, including a variety of excellent restaurants, cafes and shopping as well as the ocean beachfront and Marine Parade. HAWKE'S BAY, WHERE "ART DECO" LIVES ON

Absolutely wonderful stay

Reviewed By angela r

We had a penthouse room. The room was a great size and very clean. The view was great, the location was great. The hosts are wonderful and super friendly. Would definitely be back. Situated across the road from the beach

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