Palm City Motor Inn

From

US$73

/ night

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From

US$73

/ night

About this property

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

Parking
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities

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Location

31 Georges Drive, Napier, New Zealand

Faraday Centre (0.5 Miles)

Nelson Park (0.7 Miles)

Napier Botanical Gardens (0.7 Miles)

McLean Park (0.7 Miles)

Napier Art Deco Historic Precinct (1 Miles)

Municipal Theatre (1.1 Miles)

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Room options

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Room details

2 Large Double Beds

and

2 Single Beds

Sleeps 6

791 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

One Bedroom Suite

Room details

1 Large Double Bed

and

1 Single Bed

Sleeps 3

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Room details

1 Large Double Bed

Sleeps 2

393 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Room details

1 Double Bed

and

2 Single Beds

Sleeps 4

635 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Deluxe Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

Room details

1 Large Double Bed

Sleeps 2

349 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette

Room details

1 Double Bed

and

1 Single Bed

Sleeps 3

326 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Accessible Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Room details

1 Large Double Bed

Sleeps 2

312 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Room details

1 Double Bed

and

1 Single Bed

Sleeps 3

488 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Guest reviews of Palm City Motor Inn

8.7

Fabulous

Based on 566 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

Couple

24%

Family

56%

Group

Solo

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Palm City Motor Inn, travelers consistently highlight friendly, helpful service, very clean accommodation, and spacious rooms, plus a convenient location near town and McLean Park that still feels quiet, with easy parking and a well-regarded on-site restaurant.

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What guests think

However, some rooms feel dated, with occasional musty odors, noise between units, and intermittent Wi‑Fi. A few guests also mention maintenance quirks like low shower pressure, finicky fridges, limited bedside outlets, or nonworking in‑room spa baths. Overall, expect a straightforward, comfortable stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

On-site restaurant draws strong praise, and parking is straightforward with allocated spots mentioned; a pool is available.

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Brian

23 May 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Good Restaurant beautiful food great service

Gaynor

4 Apr 2024

Stayed 3 nights

No fuss late check in. Felt safe. Very clean. Everything you need. Great option as had a hire car, so easy to park and short walk to centre.

David

16 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night

Guest restaurant was great.

Jeff

2 Mar 2025

Stayed 3 nights

On site restaurant was excellent

Seta

30 Jan 2023

Stayed 1 night

Great property, conveniently located and was easy to find. Stayed in the 2bdrm apartment - room was clean and tidy and was so spacious for my family. Allocated parking meant that I could park in front of the room, check in and check out was a breeze.

Kate

24 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Very comfy, good space, reasonable price - swimming pool. Perfect for us.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise very clean, tidy rooms. A few mention maintenance or comfort issues such as musty odors, a nonworking in-room spa bath, small or low-pressure showers, or appliances needing attention.

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Trudy

28 Oct 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Very helpful staff. Very clean and tidy

Ema

2 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night

Efficient reception, very clean, absolutely recommend, staying here

Janis

29 Dec 2023

Stayed 1 night

The receptionist was really nice, otherwise the room smelled like a funeral home, looked like it was built 50 years ago, a few bugs here and there and the bed was super uncomfortable. Positive points for extra blankets. I paid way too much money for what I got.

Christopher

9 Apr 2024

Stayed 2 nights

The staff at Palm City Motel in Napier were very nice and very accommodating. Unfortunately the room we were in had an odd and unpleasant smell and the main room only had very bright ceiling lights. Not the most comfortable room.

David

5 Feb 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Our room was lovely and clean and the staff was very friendly. We would stay there again.

Joanne

1 Jan 2024

Stayed 3 nights

Good location, the fridge froze our food which was very frustrating and the shower pressure was low. I have stayed here a few times before and it was much better.

Anna

27 Aug 2023

Stayed 2 nights

It was nice and clean but I booked it for the spa bath which didn’t work and looked like it hadn’t worked for a long time

Sue

1 Jan 2026

Stayed 4 nights

Lovely stay, room was spotless and hotel is close to Town Centre and Marine Parade.

Jayden

10 Mar 2024

Stayed 4 nights

Good location, clean and tidy, friendly owners. Wifi was intermittent - this is the only improvement I'd suggest.

Seta

30 Jan 2023

Stayed 1 night

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Rooms

Rooms are widely described as spacious and comfortable, with good beds in some units. Some guests note a dated feel, noise between units, bright lighting, limited bedside outlets, and intermittent Wi‑Fi.

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andrew

17 Feb 2025

Stayed 6 nights

Nice fresh rooms, quite large as well. friendly staff, will stay again.

Christine

27 Dec 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly and helpful. Couldn’t believe they would service the room on Christmas Day! Really appreciated and didn’t expect such service. Room very spacious for our group of five adults. Very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of plunger coffee :) appreciated the freestanding fans and AC in the hot weather. Not the most modern motel you’ll stay at but their service and plenty of extras makes it very worthwhile to stay here. Will stay again when in Napier. Thanks so much.

Rachel

2 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night

Can hear a lot of noise from the guests next door can hear people going up and down the stairs The wifi hardly worked I would stay again but not book the family unit due to the noise

Norma

19 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, very friendly staff. Large room with great bed

Jodi

3 Jan 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Very nice spacious units with added bonus of bathroom downstairs. Comfortable beds

kylie

22 Apr 2022

Stayed 3 nights

The units were really spacious for our family and made it easy for us to stay 3 nights

Jayden

10 Mar 2024

Stayed 4 nights

Good location, clean and tidy, friendly owners. Wifi was intermittent - this is the only improvement I'd suggest.

Shirley

9 Jun 2023

Stayed 1 night

The bed was good didn't like filling up the kettle in bathroom no power plugs beside the bed

Benjamin

1 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great service, rooms are spacious and clean. Will be staying again.

Chris

10 Jul 2024

Stayed 4 nights

Really quiet location with large rooms

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with smooth check-in and staff going the extra mile.

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Trudy

28 Oct 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Very helpful staff. Very clean and tidy

Ema

2 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night

Efficient reception, very clean, absolutely recommend, staying here

Mark

19 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff.

Christine

27 Dec 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Damian

10 Jan 2022

Stayed 2 nights

Was a good stay and they made reasonable accommodations for my service dog which was fantastic. Only draw back was having an item stolen from out side my room while in shower, should look into trespassing people that are roaming your property at night while not staying as it was said it happens often

Gaynor

4 Apr 2024

Stayed 3 nights

No fuss late check in. Felt safe. Very clean. Everything you need. Great option as had a hire car, so easy to park and short walk to centre.

Norma

19 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, very friendly staff. Large room with great bed

Andrew

9 Oct 2025

Stayed 1 night

Good clean and tidy place, with very helpful staff

Benjamin

1 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great service, rooms are spacious and clean. Will be staying again.

Seta

30 Jan 2023

Stayed 1 night

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Location

Location is convenient to the town center, Marine Parade, and McLean Park, with several noting an easy, quiet setting and short walks; a few suggest having a car is helpful.

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Brett

23 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay! Walking distance to McLean park.

Gaynor

4 Apr 2024

Stayed 3 nights

No fuss late check in. Felt safe. Very clean. Everything you need. Great option as had a hire car, so easy to park and short walk to centre.

Keith

11 Apr 2022

Stayed 2 nights

This would always be my first choise for accomodation in Napier if its available, but must have own transport.

Alex

6 Apr 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Very central and a great place to stay. Will stay there again next time we are in Napier.

Sue

1 Jan 2026

Stayed 4 nights

Lovely stay, room was spotless and hotel is close to Town Centre and Marine Parade.

Jayden

10 Mar 2024

Stayed 4 nights

Good location, clean and tidy, friendly owners. Wifi was intermittent - this is the only improvement I'd suggest.

Manoj

21 Apr 2025

Stayed 2 nights

was quiet and near to the city

Chris

10 Jul 2024

Stayed 4 nights

Really quiet location with large rooms

Seta

30 Jan 2023

Stayed 1 night

Ian

8 Jun 2023

Stayed 1 night

Easy access, close to town.

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Dining

Multiple reviews praise the on-site restaurant and food quality.

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Brian

23 May 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Good Restaurant beautiful food great service

David

16 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night

Guest restaurant was great.

Jeff

2 Mar 2025

Stayed 3 nights

On site restaurant was excellent

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Rodney

16 Jun 2026

Stayed 1 night

Lots of space, nice and comfortable. Would highly recommend this place again.

Brian

5 Jun 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable unit and a great central location.

Sam

2 Jun 2026

Stayed 4 nights

This is a well-run outfit, and it shows: The whole site - indoors and out - is kept very neat and professional-looking. The stay was very good value and comfortable.

Graeme

25 Mar 2026

Stayed 2 nights

All was good except travellers need a comfortable chair to rest in. Not dining chairs. I believe an investmnt in some comfortable chairs would make units very good.

Amy

17 Mar 2026

Stayed 2 nights

This property has seen better days.

Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:30 to 19:00

Before 10:00

Good to know

Additional policies and info about this property.

Optional extras

Additional paid services you can request.

FAQs about Palm City Motor Inn

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the property?

Breakfast is available at the on-site restaurant, Guestaurant, where guests can enjoy meals.

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

Check-in starts at 2:30 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

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

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

The property is located in Napier South, within a 15-minute walk of Faraday Centre and Nelson Park, and approximately 0.7 miles from Napier Botanical Gardens and McLean Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests, which is seasonal and may be closed during certain months.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age. Specific age limits for free stays are not mentioned.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 10.0 per day, and rollaway beds can be requested for NZD 20.0 per day. Advance request is recommended for availability.

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The front desk is open during the following times:

Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Check-in and check-out times vary on Sundays. Check-in time starts at 6 PM and check-out time is 8:30 PM. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

Pet fee: NZD 30.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $65	2 $78	3 $74	4 $81	5 $91	6 $159	7 $177
8 $76	9 $84	10 $85	11 $88	12 $89	13 $89	14 $84
15 $77	16 $87	17 $91	18 $93	19 $97	20 $114	21 $103
22 $81	23 $99	24 $90	25 $85	26 $79	27 $99	28 $90
29 $64	30 $78

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4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21 $92	22	23 $101	24
25 $100	26 $57	27 $64	28 $86	29 $91	30 $92	31 $95