Beachfront hotels in Napier

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Napier. I hope you will like it!

• 1 East Pier Hotel Napier, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Just 2 minutes’ walk from the waterfront, East Pier Hotel features free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You can enjoy a cup of tea while admiring the sea views from your private balcony. East Pier Hotel Napier is a 5-minute drive from Bluff Hill Lookout and an 8-minute drive from McLean Park. The popular Mission Estate Winery is a 12-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms include a flat screen TV with satellite channels. Each room has an electric kettle, a microwave and a refrigerator. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and free toiletries. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining, and is open 7 days a week. It specialises in seafood and boasts an extensive wine list with a variety of local wines from the Hawke’s Bay region. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 265 NZD.

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• 2 The Crown Hotel Napier, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Overlooking the waterfront, The Crown Hotel offers stylish boutique accommodation in Ahuriri, just 5 minutes’ drive from Napier city centre. Guests receive access to a restaurant, fitness centre and complimentary, unlimited WiFi. The Crown Hotel Napier features the original heritage-listed hotel building, restored to reflect the style of the Art Deco era. The newer 4-storey complex features studios and suites with ocean views and modern furnishings. All accommodation includes underfloor heating, iPod dock and an LCD TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms feature luxurious fittings and a hairdryer. Tea/coffee making facilities and a work desk are provided. Milk & Honey Restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Hotel overlooking the ocean. Additional hotel amenities include complimentary car parking, daily newspapers and laundry facilities. Those travelling with babies receive a free gift pack containing a change mat, toys and baby products. The Crown Hotel is an 8-minute drive from Hawke’s Bay Airport and 5 minutes' drive from the Botanical Gardens. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 299 NZD.

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• 3 Beach House Studios Napier, New Zealand

  

  Guest house. Set in Napier and with Hardinge Road Beach reachable within 100 metres, Beach House Studios offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. 2.7 km from Napier Beach and 4 km from McLean Park, the guest house features a private beach area. Guests can enjoy garden views. At the guest house all rooms have air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a sea view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Bluff Hill Lookout is 2.7 km from Beach House Studios, while Pania of the Reef Statue is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hawke's Bay Airport, 4 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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• 4 Pebble Beach Motor Inn Napier, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Boasting luxury accommodation with a balcony or a patio offering sea views, this beachfront property is located on Napier’s iconic Marine Parade, just a 9-minute walk from McLean Park. Free WiFi and free on-site parking are provided. Pebble Beach Motor Inn boasts self-contained suites and studios across 3 floors. All accommodation offers a fresh water spa bath and rain showers. Each suite and studio has a living area offering a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player and a laptop safe. Guests can prepare a meal in their private fully equipped kitchen. Located opposite the National Aquarium of New Zealand, Pebble Beach Motor Inn is 5 minutes' walk of many restaurants and cafes along Marine Parade. It is within 15 minutes' walk of the art deco city centre. There are several recreation options nearby including a children's playground, a bike, skate and scooter park, mini-golf and the Sunken Gardens. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 219 NZD.

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• 5 Napier Beach Top 10 Holiday Park & Motels Napier, New Zealand

  

  Holiday park. Napier Beach Top 10 Holiday Park & Motels offers a range of accommodation options set on 9 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds by the beach. All rooms at Napier Beach Top 10 Holiday Park & Motels feature a range of comfortable amenities including TV, shower, toilet and cooking facilities. Some are located on the beachfront and have sea views. Facilities include a communal kitchen, a dining area, a BBQ area, laundry facilities and a children’s playground. Napier Beach Top 10 Holiday Park & Motels is located 9 km from the city of Napier. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 144 NZD.

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• 6 Sea Breeze B & B Napier, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Sea Breeze B & B is located in the Marine Parade district of Napier, 100 metres from Napier Beach and 1.3 km from McLean Park. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. There is also a fridge, minibar and a kettle. Guests at Sea Breeze B & B can enjoy a continental breakfast. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go cycling nearby. Pania of the Reef Statue is 800 metres from the accommodation, while Bluff Hill Lookout is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Hawke's Bay Airport, 7 km from Sea Breeze B & B. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 150 NZD.

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• 7 Harbour View Seaside Accommodation Napier Napier, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Situated only 40 metres from the beach, Harbour View Lodge offers modern rooms with great sea views. Napier city centre is a 5-minute drive away. Free car parking and free WiFi is provided. Some of the rooms at Harbour View feature private balconies, flat-screen TVs with over 50 cable channels and refrigerators. Free Wi-Fi access is included. Some rooms also have a spa bath. Guest facilities include a dry cleaning service and direct beach access. Continental and cooked breakfasts can be arranged. Restaurants and cafes are located within a 5-minute walk from Harbour View Lodge. Hawke’s Bay Airport is 5 minutes’ drive away. The many activities in the Hawke’s Bay and Napier area include fishing, sailing and kayaking. There are more than 40 vineyards located within a 20-minute drive of the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 350 NZD.

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• 8 Fairley Motor Lodge Napier, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Just 50 metres from Westshore Beach, Fairley Motor Lodge offers self-contained accommodation with air-conditioning, heating, free WiFi, an iPod dock and flat-screen satellite TV. Fairley Motor Lodge Napier is only 100 metres from Ahuriri Estuary, and 5 minutes’ drive from Hawke's Bay Airport. The National Aquarium of New Zealand is a 10-minute drive away. All studios and one-bedroom apartments offer a kitchenette with a a microwave, refrigerator and toaster. All two-bedroom apartments offer full kitchen facilities. Fairley Motor Lodge offers free parking and free beach towels. Bicycle rental can be arranged. The tour desk can arrange trips to nearby wineries. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 205 NZD.

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• 9 Navigate Seaside Hotel & Apartments Napier, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Navigate Seaside Hotel & Apartments offers contemporary accommodation located just 5 minutes’ drive from Napier City Centre. It is located across the road from Ahuriri Swimming Beach and a children’s playground. Situated in the vibrant seaside village of Ahuriri, Navigate Seaside Hotel & Apartments offers an idyllic base to explore the picturesque Hawkes Bay region. Guests can enjoy a variety of local restaurants. It is 7 minutes’ drive from Hawke's Bay Airport. Spacious accommodation options include studio rooms and apartments. Ground floor rooms open onto a secure courtyard, while upper floor rooms each have a private balcony. Facilities include an on-site café, free guest laundry, a Tesla car charging station and use of the exclusive BBQ area. There is free undercover parking with an automatic door and elevator access to all levels. Unlimited free WiFi is provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 265 NZD.

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• 10 Shoreline Motel Napier, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Shoreline Motel is adjacent to the Napier Beach and is a short minute’s walk from the Napier Town. Featuring modern rooms with a well-equipped kitchenette, this property offers free parking on site. Guests receive 500MB of free WiFi per day, per device. Guest rooms features a spacious living area with sofa. Amenities include ironing equipment, a DVD player and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The attached kitchenette has a fridge, a microwave and cooking facilities. Laundry services are available on site. The property comes with barbecue facilities for guests’ use. Motel Shoreline is within a 5-minute walk of local cafes, restaurants and supermarkets. It is a 2-minute walk from The National Aquarium of New Zealand. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 224 NZD.

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• 11 Motel de la Mer Napier, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Surrounded by restaurants and cafes in Napier city centre, Motel de la Mer offers ocean-facing suites with a fully equipped kitchen. Some rooms have a balcony with ocean and city views. Guests enjoy free WiFi access. All rooms at Motel de la Mer Napier include electric blankets, heating and air conditioning. Each has an en suite bathroom, and some feature a spa bath in the room. Guests have access to shared laundry facilities and free on-site car parking. Motel de la Mer is located opposite Marineland of New Zealand and is a 5-minute walk from the National Aquarium of New Zealand. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 209 NZD.

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• 12 Anchorage Motor Lodge Napier, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Overlooking Ahuriri Marina, Anchorage Motor Lodge offers self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking and flat-screen satellite TV. The popular Ahuriri Village is a 5-minute walk away. Anchorage Motor Lodge is just 5 minutes’ drive from central Napier and the Hawke's Bay Museum and Art Gallery. Hawke’s Bay Airport and the Mission Road wineries are each a 10-minute drive away. A kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator is standard in all rooms. Most rooms have a double spa bath, and some also offer lovely views of the marina. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 212 NZD.

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• 13 Edgewater Motor Lodge Napier, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Sea views from all rooms are on offer at Edgewater Motor Lodge, located just 5 minutes’ walk from Napier city centre. Guests have access to an outdoor pool. Free WiFi access is provided in the entire hotel. Each studio includes heating, ironing facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The kitchenette includes a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Facilities at Edgewater Motor Lodge Napier include a guest laundry and a barbecue area. Cooked and continental breakfasts are available. Free off-street car parking is provided. Edgewater Motor Lodge is located only 200 metres from the National Aquarium of New Zealand. There are a variety of bars, cafes and restaurants within a 5-minute walk from the motel. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 169 NZD.

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• 14 The Dome Boutique Apartments Napier, New Zealand

  

  Apartment. The Dome Boutique Apartments offers boutique self-contained apartments in the heart of Napier city centre. Most apartments or studios have a private balcony with spectacular ocean views. Free Wi-Fi is included. Located in an iconic Art Deco building, the penthouse apartments at The Dome Boutique Apartments Napier include fully-equipped kitchens, air conditioning, large living areas and all modern amenities. The Dome Boutique Apartments apartment and studios have kitchenettes. The Dome Boutique Apartments is a 2-minute walk to Hawke’s Bay Museum and Art Gallery. Ocean Spa heated pools and the Soak Café Restaurant is less than 5 minutes’ walk away. Limited parking is available at a location nearby The Dome Boutique Apartments at an additional charge. Paid street parking is also available. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 270 NZD.

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• 15 Beachfront Villa Napier, New Zealand

  

  Villa. Boasting mountain views, Beachfront Villa provides accommodation with barbecue facilities and a balcony, around 300 metres from Hardinge Road Beach. Featuring a terrace, the villa is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, fishing and cycling. The air-conditioned villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. Popular points of interest near the villa include Bluff Hill Lookout, Ahuriri and Onekawa. The nearest airport is Hawke's Bay Airport, 4 km from Beachfront Villa. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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