Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 36 for adults and NZD 18 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Napier South, just steps from the War Memorial Conference Center and a 3-minute walk from the Art Deco Trust. It is 0.2 miles from Marine Parade and 0.5 miles from Napier Prison.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Scenic Hotel Te Pania Napier

Average nightly price at Scenic Hotel Te Pania by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$124
February	US$172
March	US$163
April	US$108
May	US$109
June	US$80
July	US$93
August	US$97
September	US$102
October	US$133
November	US$130
December	US$105

What guests think

Across many reviews, Scenic Hotel Te Pania is praised for its prime waterfront location and walkability, scenic ocean views from many rooms, friendly staff, and generally comfortable stays that suit both short visits and family trips.

Guests frequently note clean, tidy rooms, though a few report missed spots or maintenance niggles. Dining feedback is mixed, with some enjoying the buffet and restaurant while others find breakfast, coffee, or room-service options underwhelming or limited. Recurring drawbacks include hallway and road noise, some dated fittings and shower-over-bath setups, and parking that can be tight. A solid base for exploring Napier with balanced pros and cons.

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Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests appreciate access to a nearby gym and ocean spa (pools may incur a fee) and on-site laundry; parking is available but can be limited or tight. A bar is available, though occasional staffing gaps and a lack of microwaves in some rooms are noted.

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Wendy

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient property. Easy access to laundry on property. Enjoyed the hot tub and outdoor pool.

10

Julia

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was a bit tight on final night, lucky there were no EV drivers staying Nice touch of towel changes on a daily basis, asked for extra flannel it was delivered immediately Cleaning staff were friendly Cocktails at bar on point Water feature out the front could do with a clean Overall pleasurable stay

8

Felicia

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, beautiful view. Parking is limited.

10

Dana

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty view , nice restaurant, big parking lot, ice and laundry con room our floor

10

Carol

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the staff, young friendly snd diwn to earth. Loved cheeseplatter and water. So easy, reccommend to families and im bringing all my boys next time in napier. Only small critique, the bed was too soft. Pillows are good. Service 5 star Location 5 star Conplimentary use of ocean soa was the cream...

8

Stephen

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location with use of local gym. Breakfast was good but ordered a la carte. Beach across the street and city and shopping just a couple blocks away.

8

William

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely clean and spacious rooms overlooking the sea across the road. Nice breakfast and friendly staff. Access to a gym across the road was included although it was an additional 10 dollars to use the swimming pools.

10

Darren

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, lovely view from room very comfortable bed, spacious room. Free parking.

8

Summer

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with heaps of parking

8

John

21 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The fitness facilities were old and not very clean. No pool as part of the arrangement with the outside gym centre

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe the hotel and rooms as clean or spotless. A smaller number report missed vacuuming, dust or marks, and occasional housekeeping or upkeep issues.

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10

Paul

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was perfectly clean.

2

Rewi

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We liked that location. The hotel was close to the shops. We disliked the attitude from the staff towards us. The room were surface clean. We could see dust and specks of rubbish on the floor before we got there. Vacumming not completed under the bedsx.

10

Terese

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and we were very impressed with the view, along with being close to our event for the evening.

8

J

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay, clean and tidy, friendly staff. Would stay again for sure Though the buffet breakfast was hit and miss. Waited 10-15mins for eggs to come out so gave up and left.

8

Lisa

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff service! I thought the front desk making a courtesy call to check in with me early evening was a really nice touch. Bed was really comfy and the shower pressure was great. You have to be quick for parking however…or park up and walk everywhere because once you leave your spot, there’s another car circling to take it! A few cosmetic details like cracked tiles and dusty tap fittings, and a roller blind that wouldn’t roll, but overall it was a nice place to rest and relax😊

6

Luke

16 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,372 nights

Staff all out smoking in car park when we arrived. Got to room felt very unclean marks on walls.Makeup finger prints on bathroom door. Dusty side table light. Dirty curtains.

8

Lesley

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location and setting is excellent, close to town and other ammenities. The rooms are spacious and have great views. The beds are very comfortable as well. Parking is also very convenient and off street. While very clean and well cared for, the decor could benefit from upgrading and refurbishment. Overall the location is the best and is why I’m always drawn to staying at Te Pania.

10

Dean

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy hotel

8

Thomas

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was exceptionally clean and the rooms well appointed. All rooms face the ocean, but request a higher floor for the best views.

6

Emily

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a last minute booking and the staff were lovely despite our very late check in. All was fine until I went to hop into bed and discovered what looked like a puddle of vape liquid on the sheets and it had soaked through to next layer. Staff bought fresh sheets and offered a room change but it was so late I just took the fresh sheets. Beds also had a lumpy pillow-top layer which wasn’t comfortable. Other than that, the location was great and the breakfast was fine but due to the bed/cleanliness issues I don’t think I would stay again.

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Rooms

Many rooms offer ocean outlooks and comfortable beds, with several noting good space. However, decor feels dated, some bathrooms use shower-over-bath, noise from corridors or the road is common, and lower floors may have limited views.

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Aiga

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall stay was ok. The mini fridge in my room wasn’t working which sucked cause it was so hot and I wanted to keep drinks cold. The room isn’t very soundproof even to the point I could hear the neighbour opening and closing their drawers and when using the bathroom.

8

Bridget

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom was dated with shower over bath. Heat pump difficult to navigate

8

Elizabeth

2 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great ocean view but hallway noise was too much. Slamming doors and voices early in the am.

8

Matthew

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, view, reasonable price. Clean, but starting to age in areas. E.g. curtain was hiding a rotten corner by the window. Shower over bath felt a bit small.

8

Tarah

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are lovely. View is amazing. Rooms are a little small not much space.

8

Lesley

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location and setting is excellent, close to town and other ammenities. The rooms are spacious and have great views. The beds are very comfortable as well. Parking is also very convenient and off street. While very clean and well cared for, the decor could benefit from upgrading and refurbishment. Overall the location is the best and is why I’m always drawn to staying at Te Pania.

8

Kendyl

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, spotless, comfy, great restaurant- only dissapointment was, going by the photo on Expedia, we expected a sea view. Only the 4th, 5th & 6th floors can see the sea. We looked onto the concrete building across the road.

4

Mandy

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel looks great, was nice and clean, has great parking and the restaurant was very nice but the downside is there is no double glazing and the room was terribly noisy. We got no sleep, with boy racers speeding around Marine Parade until about 4am. Not great when you have to be on the road the next day. Staff were also lacking in personality.

6

Helen

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location but very noisy. Can hear every little noise from other rooms.

8

Jackie

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Base rate gives you a basic room with no sea view on ground floor. Lots of upselling to tempt you to spend more for any extras and a sea view. Ground floor unit perfectly adequate though without a view as there is a building between the hotel and the beach/sea. Comfortable beds!

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Service

Service is often described as friendly, welcoming, and efficient, with helpful responses and smooth check-ins. Occasional lapses include slow or unresponsive follow-up, limited help with noise issues, or an unmanned bar.

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10

Shazmeen

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff, great service and we can’t wait to stay again!

8

Tom

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Queued for check in but staff friendly enough. Hotel is nice and had the most comfy bed we’ve had in our 3 weeks in New Zealand

10

Mohammed

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff

10

Carol

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the staff, young friendly snd diwn to earth. Loved cheeseplatter and water. So easy, reccommend to families and im bringing all my boys next time in napier. Only small critique, the bed was too soft. Pillows are good. Service 5 star Location 5 star Conplimentary use of ocean soa was the cream...

6

Amani

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is tired and reception staff lazy

4

Andrew

28 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,354 nights

The business next door held a reve part midnight. The bass from their music literally shook the walls of our room past midnight. The hotel staff wouldn’t call the business or make a noise complaint on behalf of the guests trying to sleep. They basically lied and said there was no one to complain to. Turns out you can find a number with one minute of googling. We had to call in the complaint ourselves. Finally the noise stopped after midnight. Really crappy experience.

10

Judith

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable, large comfortable room. Quick and easy check in. Grat location. Walking distance to restaurant and shopping.

10

Claire

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff who were very helpful and welcoming!

10

Richard

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly pleasant staff efficient process terrific stay

6

Emily

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a last minute booking and the staff were lovely despite our very late check in. All was fine until I went to hop into bed and discovered what looked like a puddle of vape liquid on the sheets and it had soaked through to next layer. Staff bought fresh sheets and offered a room change but it was so late I just took the fresh sheets. Beds also had a lumpy pillow-top layer which wasn’t comfortable. Other than that, the location was great and the breakfast was fine but due to the bed/cleanliness issues I don’t think I would stay again.

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Location

Oceanfront on Marine Parade and an easy walk to shops, restaurants, and attractions; many mention excellent views. A convenient base for events and families.

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Duran

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

wakable distance to everything

10

MARY

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We found the staff friendly and helpful. Location was great. Loved the view from the 5th floor. Quiet hotel. Close to town. Extremely comfy bed, nice linen.

8

Karen

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

10

David

2 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at this hotel was exceptional. We had a high floor ocean view room which was very nice. The room was quiet and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and provided excellent service. The hotel is right along the ocean (across street) in the Art Deco district. Its proximity made for easy access to this area which had loads of shops and restaurants. The dinner and breakfast we ate in Napier were both very delicious. We did have a nightcap at the hotel bar and it was a good place to relax. Parking was free and ample.

10

Daniel

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great

10

Stacey

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Incredible views, we loved our stay here. Convenient free parking around back of hotel. Perfect location to stroll into City Centre.

10

premsad

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We got a good stay in the hotel. Walkable distance to marine parade, clean, good staff.

10

Darren

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, lovely view from room very comfortable bed, spacious room. Free parking.

10

Paula

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Good size and comfortable room. Great view from 4th floor. Walkable to everything you need. Pools and beach (though not for swimming)across the road. Friendly staff. Would recommend. Stayed 3 nights.

8

Summer

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with heaps of parking

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Dining

Breakfast and restaurant reviews are inconsistent: some praise an outstanding buffet or very good meals, while others cite lukewarm food, poor coffee, or overpriced, limited menus. Room service options are also limited.

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Julia

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was a bit tight on final night, lucky there were no EV drivers staying Nice touch of towel changes on a daily basis, asked for extra flannel it was delivered immediately Cleaning staff were friendly Cocktails at bar on point Water feature out the front could do with a clean Overall pleasurable stay

8

Jennifer

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast buffet was not very good and the coffee was awful

10

Szymon

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel to stay in Napier, great sea view, small selection for room service and both pizza and nachos could be better

8

colin

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was ok but it’s very outdated. It was like I was staying there in the 1980s. It really needs renovating. The curtains wouldnt fit right across the windows, the bedside tables were old and the tops were cracked and bubbling like it had water sitting on it for a while. The bed was very comfortable though. The bath had this long strand of hair in it which wasn’t ours as we don’t have long hair. The breakfast was terrible. Breakfast food was luke warm and dry.

10

KJ

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great view's, convenient location, efficient staff, very comfy bed. Restaurant very very good.

4

Stephen

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant is a joke !!! Go elsewhere

8

J

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay, clean and tidy, friendly staff. Would stay again for sure Though the buffet breakfast was hit and miss. Waited 10-15mins for eggs to come out so gave up and left.

8

Darrell

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, close to foreshore, restaurants and sightseeing. Perfect for a two night stay with kids. Only real complaint was that dinner restaurant was overpriced for quality of food and limited menu but that said, there are plenty of other options available within an easy walk. Would definitely stay there again

10

Sandra

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely and freshly decorated, the view was superb. The buffet was outstanding and the staff was very helpful. Would love to stay here again - would recommend this hotel - excellent - 10 of out 10.

10

Stacey

15 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Large rooms. Great view. In walking distance to town. Free car parking. Restaurant excellent.

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1 $94	2 $98	3 $166	4 $144	5 $138	6 $139	7 $216
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Pacific View Superior Room, 1 King Bed, High Floor

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