Is parking available at the property?

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

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

A continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 20 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in time is from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and check-out time is by 10:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive after 7:30 PM should contact the property in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Napier South, near the airport and on the waterfront. It is close to attractions like Ocean Spa, Mission Estate Winery, Napier Beach, and the National Aquarium of New Zealand.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?

Children are allowed at the property, but extra-person charges may apply. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies for additional guests and cribs?

The property offers cribs for a fee of NZD 30 per night. No rollaway or extra beds are available. Advance request for cribs is recommended.

Motel de la Mer

What guests think

Travellers consistently praise Motel de la Mer for warm, hands-on hospitality, spotless and spacious rooms, and a prime Marine Parade location opposite the waterfront with easy walking access to downtown, restaurants, the aquarium, and Napier's Art Deco attractions.

Many rooms are modern and well equipped, with kitchen facilities, ocean views, and in-room spa baths. Guests highlight owner-operated service, thoughtful local recommendations, and convenient free laundry. Recurring downsides are occasional Wi-Fi connectivity issues and parking that can feel tight; other minor issues appear isolated. Expect a comfortable, well-managed stay by the water.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Rooms are well equipped with kitchen amenities and in-room spa baths, and there is free guest laundry. On-site parking is available but can feel tight.

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PAUL

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, fab facilities in room, very helpful staff, super friendly, free laundry room, beautifully clean.

10

Michael

29 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely stay at Motel De La Mer. Late check in was easily sorted and communicated. The room was very spacious. The in room Hot Tub/Spa was the perfect way to relax at the end of a busy day. Great location, a short walk to pretty much everything Napier has to offer

10

Jing

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the best Motel I have ever stayed in. I love everything about this motel. The room is so clean and stylish with an amazing view!!! Everything you need is provided. Microwave, stove, everything you need for the kitchen. The location is great. Close to everything I wanted to go. The manager Julian is absolutely amazing!!!!!! He had done everything he could to make my stay fantastic!!! Thank you, Julian.

10

Richard

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent property with an ocean view. Room was modern, clean and vry well-equipped, including a spa bath as well as a shower

8

Maree

4 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,360 nights

Loved how spacious the unit was, well presented and excellent staff. Parking was the only issue

10

Michael

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in the penthouse suite and couldn’t fault it. Had views of the sea, lots of space and the bed was very comfortable. The apartment had great facilities, including a large spa and was in excellent condition. There were free laundry facilities and on-site parking. The staff were very helpful and amicable. One of the best places we stayed during our month on the North Island.

10

ROSANA

20 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is excellent. Perfect location. Close to everything. The staff are excellent and very helpful. The hotel facilities are perfect. The decor is beautiful. It has everything you need for a stay: stove, coffee maker, microwave, fridge, iron, hairdryer. The hotel is excellent and I will stay there every time I return to Napier. I highly recommend it, you'll love it. O hotel é excelente. Localização perfeita. Perto de tudo. Os funcionários são excelentes e muito prestativos. As instalações do hotel são perfeitas. A decoração do ambiente linda. Tem tudo que precisamos para uma hospedagem: fogão , cafeteiras, microondas, geladeira, ferro de passar roupa, secador de cabelo. O hotel é excelente e toda vez que voltar a Napier ficarei lá. Recomendo muito, vocês irão adorar.

10

Neil

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was wonderful. The parking area is tight but it works good. The staff was awesome, showing us the room and explaining the features of the room. And the next morning she remembered me by first name.

10

Craig

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

10/10 Amazing stay! Location is perfect on Marine Parade, right across from the beach and a short walk to town center and restaurants. Room is huge, and the in room jacuzzi was awesome and very helpful after long hikes and bikes! Full kitchen. Free wifi and parking.

10

Linda

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, clean and centrally located. Free wash and dryer. Excellent and friendly service. Would stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is repeatedly praised as spotless throughout the property. Housekeeping appears consistent and thorough.

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PAUL

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, fab facilities in room, very helpful staff, super friendly, free laundry room, beautifully clean.

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Thomas M

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, convenient to shopping and restaurants. Property management fun, welcoming and very accommodating. Love this place!

10

Rob

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking, great host, very clean and tidy and quiet and within walking distance of everything you need.

10

JULIE

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super comfortable and clean. Well equipped. Very friendly owner Walkable to downtown and art deco area

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Jing

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the best Motel I have ever stayed in. I love everything about this motel. The room is so clean and stylish with an amazing view!!! Everything you need is provided. Microwave, stove, everything you need for the kitchen. The location is great. Close to everything I wanted to go. The manager Julian is absolutely amazing!!!!!! He had done everything he could to make my stay fantastic!!! Thank you, Julian.

10

Andrew

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Julian is a great host. His list of places to eat in Napier was really useful. Room spotless with all amenities.

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Grace

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely service. Room clean. Friendly staff

10

Raewyn

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an excellent stay at Motel de la Mer. Our room was bright and incredibly clean. The owners run the place on site and are very friendly. Location is great, right across from the ocean

10

Seung-lip

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious and clean. Good location for access to beach and downtown. The rate was affordable also.

10

Laura

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Very clean and comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, many recently refreshed or modern with ocean views and some featuring in-room spas; most guests report quiet nights. A recurring drawback is patchy Wi-Fi, with a few isolated minor issues like steep stairs or limited TV options.

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Paula

11 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

fantastic hotel. Lovely and clean. easy walk to town. great views from the room.

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Graham

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fabulous motel situated right on foreshore. Room was immaculate and spacious. Bed so comfortable. Parking on site was free too. Easy walk into town centre. 10 out of 10.

10

Jean-Noel

17 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location Walking trails by the ocean and ocean view from the room Very large room and very quiet at night Very comfortable place wished I stayed for a week or two

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Michael

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in the penthouse suite and couldn’t fault it. Had views of the sea, lots of space and the bed was very comfortable. The apartment had great facilities, including a large spa and was in excellent condition. There were free laundry facilities and on-site parking. The staff were very helpful and amicable. One of the best places we stayed during our month on the North Island.

10

Felicia

17 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Refreshed room with view of water. Ice cream shop and aquarium across the street. Easy walk to farmers market and cafes. Would return.

8

Christine

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The room was well appointed, clean and the location was excellent. An improvement would be to sort out the Wifi - the connectivity was poor.

8

Michel

18 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a lovely Motel close to the Main Street and shops of Napier and with beautiful views across Marine Parade to the ocean. It also has a great walking area across the road along the main beach and park with swimming pool and kids playgrounds. The living area is spacious and separate bedroom large. The kitchen is very tiny with not much room to do much but heat food in microwave. We had 2 sets of fairly steep stairs to access the room so beware if you have any mobility issues. The owners were very helpful and pleasant and we would stay again.

10

Adline and Johnson

11 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,368 nights

We were welcomed by this smiling staff Tania who manages the place with her partner. She explained to us where to go for sight seeing and provided us with useful resources about that. The place was sparkling clean and we had a nice sea view from our room. Great location facing the sea, behind the building is noelleeming, warehouse , lots of restaurants around as well. Their internet was always dropping off and kind of epileptic. Thats the only thing we did not enjoy. Otherwise all other amenities worked fine.

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Seung-lip

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious and clean. Good location for access to beach and downtown. The rate was affordable also.

10

Craig

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

10/10 Amazing stay! Location is perfect on Marine Parade, right across from the beach and a short walk to town center and restaurants. Room is huge, and the in room jacuzzi was awesome and very helpful after long hikes and bikes! Full kitchen. Free wifi and parking.

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Service

Service is a standout, with owner-operators and staff praised as friendly, helpful, and proactive, offering local tips and thoughtful touches like mailing forgotten items. Check-in is personable, and many guests felt genuinely looked after.

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PAUL

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, fab facilities in room, very helpful staff, super friendly, free laundry room, beautifully clean.

10

Sarah

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff. Julie has very kindly offered to post my jacket which I left behind in the room. Such a lovely welcoming place to stay.

10

JULIE

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super comfortable and clean. Well equipped. Very friendly owner Walkable to downtown and art deco area

10

Reva

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was incredible kind. It felt more like family than staying in a hotel. Really wonderful experience. Very comfortable and clean.

10

Roland

28 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly helpful staff, great location

10

Rosemary

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room, easy parking, excellent staff

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Jing

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the best Motel I have ever stayed in. I love everything about this motel. The room is so clean and stylish with an amazing view!!! Everything you need is provided. Microwave, stove, everything you need for the kitchen. The location is great. Close to everything I wanted to go. The manager Julian is absolutely amazing!!!!!! He had done everything he could to make my stay fantastic!!! Thank you, Julian.

10

Andrew

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Julian is a great host. His list of places to eat in Napier was really useful. Room spotless with all amenities.

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Christopher

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful apartments, very well equipped. Laundry facilities for guests (that were free) We requested breakfast, which was brought to the room. Absolutely lovely. The ladies couldn’t do enough for you. I left some earrings and the lady posted them to an address where I was going so I could pick them up. Really enjoyed it here, and highly recommend it.

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Raewyn

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an excellent stay at Motel de la Mer. Our room was bright and incredibly clean. The owners run the place on site and are very friendly. Location is great, right across from the ocean

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Location

Prime waterfront spot on Marine Parade, directly across from the ocean and an easy walk to downtown, restaurants and attractions like the aquarium. Despite the proximity, multiple guests noted it was quiet at night.

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Rob

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking, great host, very clean and tidy and quiet and within walking distance of everything you need.

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Graham

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fabulous motel situated right on foreshore. Room was immaculate and spacious. Bed so comfortable. Parking on site was free too. Easy walk into town centre. 10 out of 10.

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Roland

28 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly helpful staff, great location

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Erin

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very centrally located just across from the water while still quiet. The staff made excellent recommendations for local restaurants. Dinner that night was one of the highlights of our whole trip. We’d definitely stay again.

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Neil

1 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location across the street from the waterfront and close to town. We also were impressed with the extremely friendly and helpful owner.

10

Jean-Noel

17 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location Walking trails by the ocean and ocean view from the room Very large room and very quiet at night Very comfortable place wished I stayed for a week or two

10

Felicia

17 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Refreshed room with view of water. Ice cream shop and aquarium across the street. Easy walk to farmers market and cafes. Would return.

10

Raewyn

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an excellent stay at Motel de la Mer. Our room was bright and incredibly clean. The owners run the place on site and are very friendly. Location is great, right across from the ocean

10

Seung-lip

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious and clean. Good location for access to beach and downtown. The rate was affordable also.

10

Craig

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

10/10 Amazing stay! Location is perfect on Marine Parade, right across from the beach and a short walk to town center and restaurants. Room is huge, and the in room jacuzzi was awesome and very helpful after long hikes and bikes! Full kitchen. Free wifi and parking.

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Dining

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Andrew

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Julian is a great host. His list of places to eat in Napier was really useful. Room spotless with all amenities.

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Erin

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very centrally located just across from the water while still quiet. The staff made excellent recommendations for local restaurants. Dinner that night was one of the highlights of our whole trip. We’d definitely stay again.

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Bennet

30 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A small, nice motel right by the bay and walkable to all parts of town. Very comfortable even in the winter. Julie was very helpful finding us dining options in town and making our stay better. We'll stay there again next time we're in Napier.

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Christopher

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful apartments, very well equipped. Laundry facilities for guests (that were free) We requested breakfast, which was brought to the room. Absolutely lovely. The ladies couldn’t do enough for you. I left some earrings and the lady posted them to an address where I was going so I could pick them up. Really enjoyed it here, and highly recommend it.

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1 $101	2 $105	3 $104	4 $146	5 $109	6	7
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Motel de la Mer

About this property

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Room options

Executive One-Bedroom Ocean View

Oceanview Penthouse Apartment

Ground Floor Spa Suite

Ground Floor Spa Studio

Executive One-Bedroom Suite Non Ocean View

Executive Suite with Spa Bath

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