Motel de la Mer
Enjoy a comfortable stay at the Motel de la Mer in Napier South, just steps from Marine Parade and Napier Beach. Our 11 air-conditioned rooms feature kitchenettes equipped with refrigerators and stovetops, private patios, and 42-inch Smart TVs with digital programming. Complimentary Wi-Fi and minibars are also provided. Start your day with a continental breakfast (fee applies) from our snack bar/deli. We offer convenient amenities such as concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and complimentary access to a nearby fitness facility. Free self-parking is available onsite. The motel is conveniently located near popular attractions, including the Municipal Theatre (0. 5 mi) and Pania of the Reef (0. 6 mi). Napier Airport (NPE-Hawke's Bay) is 5. 1 mi away.
Guest scores & sentiment
From 180 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-18
Guests praise the prime seaside location, spacious clean rooms, and attentive service, especially the large spa baths. Common complaints involve obstructed views from lower floors, occasional maintenance issues like AC failure, limited outlets, noise, and rare rude interactions.
Dimension scores · cross-source
KEYIdeal for those valuing location and service. Confirm sea-view rooms; lower floors face parking views. Quiet seekers should verify noise levels.
Room types · 6
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Executive One-Bedroom Ocean View
Located on the 1st floor, this suite has a king-size bed in the lounge area, 43" High definition Smart TV, self-contained kitchen, air-conditioning and a workstation area. Features an additional smaller room with 2 single beds to accommodate a maximum of 4 guests. Please note that some suites have ocean views and others have minimal sea views. Suites with sea views are subject to availability.
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Executive One-Bedroom Suite Non Ocean View
This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This suite has air conditioning, soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 3 beds.
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Oceanview Penthouse Apartment
Located on the 2nd floor with a private balcony offering great sea views. Includes a large open-plan lounge area, spa bath, 43" High definition Smart TV, self-contained kitchen, air conditioning and a work station area. The suites feature soundproofed windows and are divided by Mediterranean-style shutters for privacy. Please note there is no capacity for extra guests.
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Executive Suite with Spa Bath
Located on the 1st floor with a large spa bath, 43" High definition Smart TV, air conditioning, self-contained kitchen, separate lounge area and beautiful sea views. Stylish Mediterranean-style wooden shutters divide the main living area from the bedroom for open-plan living, or you can close the shutters to create 2 separate areas of the suite. Please note there is no capacity for extra guests.
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Ground floor Spa Studio
Located on the ground floor with partial sea views, spa bath, 43" High definition Smart TV, self-contained kitchen, air conditioning and a workstation area. Please note there is no capacity for extra guests.
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Ground floor Spa Suite
Guests will have a special experience as this studio offers a hot tub and a spa bath. In the kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This air-conditioned studio includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as outdoor furniture. The unit offers 1 bed.
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All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
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