Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

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

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee, approximately NZD 15 to 25 per person.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located steps from Marine Parade and Napier Beach, approximately 0.4 mi from the National Aquarium of New Zealand and Opossum World.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of NZD 20.0 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Beachfront Motel in Napier, New Zealand

Average nightly price at Beachfront Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$67
February	US$74
March	US$66
April	US$67
May	US$68
June	US$58
July	US$56
August	US$55
September	US$57
October	US$70
November	US$70
December	US$73

What guests think

At Beachfront Motel, travellers praise the unbeatable Marine Parade location opposite the beach, spacious rooms (many with in room spa baths), and generally friendly staff, while noting dated decor, maintenance niggles, noisy stairs or traffic, and occasional check in hassles.

Rooms are large and comfortable, with many enjoying ocean views, though some face the city or have obstructed outlooks. Parking is easy on site, but there is no elevator and upper floors require using external stairs. Expect a well-located, good-value, older beachfront stay with generous space and variable upkeep.

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Facilities

In-room spa baths are a standout feature across many units, and on-site parking is generally easy. There is no elevator, and some report minor equipment issues (e.g., spa controls) but most essentials work.

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Yik Kong

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beach front. Convenient but no lift to upper floor make it difficult for visitors with big luggages

8

Sheena

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good size room, easy parking

10

Marisa

26 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice hotel. A little dated but room was very big & very comfortable. Excellent location right on the beach with walking distance to the National Aquarium & the town center. Several places to eat within a few minutes walk. During the day the Airstream van across the road does fantastic toasted sandwiches & coffees at very reasonable prices. Only disappointment was I couldn’t get the spa to work.

10

Sheena

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good size room, easy parking

10

Leisha

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loads of space, easy parking, spa bath was nice

8

Andrew

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Check in at adjoining hotel, free easy parking. Obstructed view of beach as across road and large plant out front. Slight issue with loose loo seat but was sorted quickly. So no problems. Spa bath in room with additional shower in separate room. Nice kitchenette with good facilities. Very close to beach and restaurant we had chosen.

10

Jeffrey

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was super clean, spacious, well stocked and with an awesome view. Great location, comfy beds, nice staff at reception. Free on site parking which was a big plus. We didn’t want to leave and will most definitely stay here again if/when we return to Napier.

8

Susan

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very large and a little dated property. If has 3 floors and you need to climb spiral staircases to get to upper floors. There is plenty of parking. Town is about 10m walk away. My room had a deck with excellent sea views. Staff were polite and professional. My stay was quiet once the traffic died down but you could slightly hear people talking in the next room. Deck door can be difficult until you get the hang of them (you need to open and close the door without the lock and make sure both are fully closed to lock). I would stay there again

10

bryan

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location across from the beach. well equipped unit and with great views and comfortable bed.

10

Mohamed

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Best time in Napier. The reception was great and rooms were equipped with king bed and a spa pool. Will book again and recommend.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean or spotless, with fresh linens and regular tidying. Others report lapses such as musty odors, dirty balconies or dishes, pests, and worn finishes, reflecting inconsistent standards.

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Nicci

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean except for a major smell that was musty and putrid !! there was also a massive stain on the carpet which the smell was worse. I came back to room late, and the office was unattended so didnt call to complain was in room 2

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Michael

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room comfy bed, friendly staff and great location with excellent parking. Just a couple of very minor maintenance could do with attention, which did not interfere with our stay

10

Saad

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was exceptionally hygienic, with spotless surfaces, fresh linens, and a well-maintained bathroom. It was clear that cleanliness is a top priority here. What impressed me even more was the professionalism and hygiene of the staff. They were not only courteous and helpful but also consistently followed hygiene protocols, which made me feel safe and comfortable throughout my stay. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a clean and well-managed place to stay.

4

Nattachai

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The balcony was still dirty after we told the hotel to clean as we want to use in the next morning , they only remove the cardboard but did not clean the place, extremely disappointed.

10

Jeffrey

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was super clean, spacious, well stocked and with an awesome view. Great location, comfy beds, nice staff at reception. Free on site parking which was a big plus. We didn’t want to leave and will most definitely stay here again if/when we return to Napier.

6

Shirley

29 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,354 nights

Overall cleanliness not good. Cockroachs in the bath.. All looked a bit tatty

6

Leeanne

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great veiw from our room on the second floor, 3 floors in total and no elevator but the stairs are not steep. Room was clean and price was cheap. This hotel has so much potential but is in a desperate need of a refurbishment. Kitchens seem quite new, beds were comfortable linen was clean. The first room we were put in was a complete health hazard, wall paper hanging off and walls covered in mould, we requested a new room the lady at reception didnt seem to understand my issue (English was not her first language) Cleaners cme over and assisted us with the room change. Woken up at 7am by rubbish trucks emptying all the bins at the complex and there doesnt seem to be and sound proofing as we heard every car. Once it has been refurbished this place will be absolutely amazing.

8

William

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Napier is a very interesting place. Well worth the a visit. Very clean and tidy property.

10

Charlotte

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value. Lovely room and large. Hot tub. Very clean and with everything needed required. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

4

Sue

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unit was in disrepair wallpaper peeling from wall very much in need of renovations toaster wouldn't work at all bathroom unclean

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Rooms

Rooms are very spacious and generally comfortable, often featuring in-room spa baths and some with ocean views. Decor is dated with recurring maintenance and noise issues (road and external stairs), views vary by unit, and Wi‑Fi reliability can be patchy.

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Jae

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location right across the road from a park and coffee wagon. Huge room with kingsize bed, large spa bath, sofa and table. Nice balcony with table and chairs too. Lovely spot. Only downside was the steel staircases are so noisy and people were thundering up and down them from early morning until late night. Short stroll to main street, indian restaurant plus fish and chip shops minutes walk away

10

David

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second floor room with a view of the ocean from the balcony. Outstanding value. Great room. Clean and well equipped.

10

Marisa

26 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice hotel. A little dated but room was very big & very comfortable. Excellent location right on the beach with walking distance to the National Aquarium & the town center. Several places to eat within a few minutes walk. During the day the Airstream van across the road does fantastic toasted sandwiches & coffees at very reasonable prices. Only disappointment was I couldn’t get the spa to work.

10

Nicolas

3 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room with lots of space, almost a complete apartment. The jacuzzi was a nice unexpected feature. The kitchen has only the bare minimum and enough passive-agressive warnings to make sure you don’t use it. Excellent bed. Overall good calue.

8

Caitlyn

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice area, big room, spa bath was cool, water pressure in shower was very good. Carpark is first in first serve. The room was a bit dirty and needs some maintenance. Wifi was terrible, very loud due to being on a main road, people walking up and down stairs and other guests using their spa bath late at night. Overall good price for a beach front view and its fairly close to lots of places.

10

Kay

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms large with separate areas, lounge, kitchenette and bedrooms all spacious and well appointed. Close to Marine Parade easy walk into town for dinner. Small convenience store just a block away, very handy. Very happy.

6

Jennifer

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location, right on Marine Parade. Room was also nice and spacious with a lovely balcony looking out to the ocean. Kitchen was basic with small fridge, electric frying pan, microwave, toaster and kettle. Room is a bit dated and could do with a fresh coat of paint and a deep clean of the carpet.

8

Tyler

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unobstructed Beach View

4

Geneva

19 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was okay, bit dated - but clean and spacious - no complaints. BUT - our biggest problem was that it was on the 3rd floor - where there are no elevators and external stairs. We arrived at night in the rain and were soaked by time we hurled all our bags up. We were staying 3 nights so it was real inconvenient up and down all those stairs. Recommend they specify when booking rooms which flights they are on - if I had known it was 3rd floor, no elevator, external stairways...I would have booked smaller rooms for our family on the ground. Otherwise - good location, rooms cleaned daily, no other issues.

6

Leeanne

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great veiw from our room on the second floor, 3 floors in total and no elevator but the stairs are not steep. Room was clean and price was cheap. This hotel has so much potential but is in a desperate need of a refurbishment. Kitchens seem quite new, beds were comfortable linen was clean. The first room we were put in was a complete health hazard, wall paper hanging off and walls covered in mould, we requested a new room the lady at reception didnt seem to understand my issue (English was not her first language) Cleaners cme over and assisted us with the room change. Woken up at 7am by rubbish trucks emptying all the bins at the complex and there doesnt seem to be and sound proofing as we heard every car. Once it has been refurbished this place will be absolutely amazing.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. However, guests also report irregular reception hours, check-in at the neighboring property, limited housekeeping due to staff shortages, and occasional communication or refund frustrations.

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10

Toni

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy check in/out. Reception was very friendly. Room was quiet. Bed comfortable. Shower excellent. Highly recommend this hotel. And would stay again.

4

Craig

7 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,333 nights

The reception was closed down and had to check in at ajoined property. Signs said its under renovation - but its not! There was no room servicing. When i arrived back in the afternoon and said my room hadnt bewd cleaned and made up - they just said theres a sign in the room and theres no room servicing due to being short of staff. Whethwr I belive that ir not - i didnt see a sign in the room and even if there was that doesn't let them off the hook. I should have been told at booking and at check in. I might have gone somewhere else. Just a lazy and arrogant attitude by the managers.

10

rose

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I absolutely keep coming back one to rest and get some me time but i also keep coming back because of the lady at reception. Everytime i check shes soo lovely. P.s i love the spa next to the bed 👌 Bed is comfortable and room is always clean. Will always come back 😁

8

Tania

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The check in was terrible. We tried to ring the property to say we were arrivibg late but no answer, over two hours, which was frustrating. When we arrived there was a note to check in at the property next doir, which was also closed with a mobile number to ring. Finally got a himan on the phone and she explained which room we were in and that the key was under the mat The property is very dated but the ladies servicing the ooms were lovely. We had also booked for a room that was supposed to be two singles in one room and a queen in the other, with a single bed in the living area, but there was no single in the living room. Walls were so thin we may as well have all been sleeping in the same room anyway. We book accommodation with separate rooms to cope with snoring and we would not book this motel again. Also noise from the stairs outside was very loud in the wee hours of the morning.

2

Sara

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked this hotel then realised I had booked for the wrong date. I contacted them straight away to ask if the booking could be changed. 24 hours later they advised there was no availability on the alternative date so advised I would cancel the booking. The hotel charged me the full room rate and refused to offer any refund.

10

Nibras

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay, very friendly staff, I highly recommended it

10

Selma

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The service was great, the waterfront view was beautiful, the room was clean, and all the amenities worked well.

2

Karim

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I ordered two room and I read that you have to be there before 9 o’clock to get the key for room we were there 830. Nobody was there. We try to ask nobody will help us. We try to see where we can go. Nobody will help us then somebody came and told us you can go and find the key if it’s underneath the mat and we find it after half an hour waiting that is not a good service for this kind of hotel the next day, I wanna talk to the front desk, nobody was there. The door was closed the whole day. I didn’t see nobody only the maid was nice to talk to us to tell us that they don’t have a front desk to help you bad service

4

Andrew

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception shut at 7pm and didn’t re open till 9:30am. We tried to check in at 9pm and it took over an hour to get our room keys

10

Wendy

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I have stayed there often. The Management are very accommodating. My grandchildren live in Hawkes Bay so I often stay there with them. They have been so helpful with having an extra child, and last time allowing my sister and I to book in early as flights had been altered and it was tiring and stressful for us. Highly recommend and has become my 'go to' motel when having the kids.

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Location

Prime spot on Marine Parade across from the beach, within easy walking distance of the National Aquarium, shops, and restaurants, with sunrise views from many rooms. Some traffic noise is possible due to the beachfront road.

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10

Gayla

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, walking distance to National Aquarium, shops and restaurants. Nice view of the ocean from balcony, deep jet tub with lots of hot water, very comfortable bed and nice room size.

8

Roni

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Best views from the motel. Handy playground by the beach.

10

John

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As a Studio Unit this was very spacious and well equipped. Despite being on Marine Parade the double glazing made it very quiet, and the view out into the bay was first class, especially the sunrise. The spa bath looked very tempting but we just didn’t have time to experience it.

8

JOHN

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Closeness to city.

10

jacqui

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was perfect for beach walks. Eateries close by. Great location.

10

Wendy

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the location being pretty much right along the waterfront with the city centre just a street or so away. Easy access and parking, great rooms - ours had a spa bath IN the main bedroom! Also we appreciated the friendly staff. This is now our go-to when in town

10

Marisa

26 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice hotel. A little dated but room was very big & very comfortable. Excellent location right on the beach with walking distance to the National Aquarium & the town center. Several places to eat within a few minutes walk. During the day the Airstream van across the road does fantastic toasted sandwiches & coffees at very reasonable prices. Only disappointment was I couldn’t get the spa to work.

10

Hamish

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location on Marine Parade. Town centre is within walking distance

10

bryan

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location across from the beach. well equipped unit and with great views and comfortable bed.

8

William

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Napier is a very interesting place. Well worth the a visit. Very clean and tidy property.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Terrance

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only issue we had with this property, is that when we travel for work, we book a motel with a restaurant, so as not to be running around trying to find somewhere to have breakfast, and dinner Their Website needs to be updated to show that they have shut the restaurant down

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1 $58	2 $60	3 $66	4 $58	5 $66	6 $84	7 $101
8 $65	9 $65	10 $65	11 $65	12 $67	13 $65	14 $66
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Beachfront Motel

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Studio Apartment (No Ocean View)

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