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Motel de la Mer

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade motel in Napier with free parking

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Exterior
Living area
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Point of interest
Point of interest

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Living area

Penthouse Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 49 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Studio Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Executive Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 47 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Studio Spa Suite Executive

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 65 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
321 Marine Parade, Napier, 4001

What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pania of the Reef - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ocean Spa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Napier Prison - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rogue Hop Speakeasy - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sai Thai Eatery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Angkor Wat Kiwi Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Adoro Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Motel de la Mer

Motel near Marine Parade
Located close to National Aquarium of New Zealand and Municipal Theatre, Motel de la Mer provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Motel de la Mer boast perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Patios, kitchenettes and fridges

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 20 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

de la Mer Napier
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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel de la Mer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Motel de la Mer?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel de la Mer?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel de la Mer?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Motel de la Mer located?

Located in Napier South, this motel is steps away from Marine Parade and Napier Beach. National Aquarium of New Zealand and Pania of the Reef are also within 15 minutes.

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Motel de la Mer Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 445 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The owners of the property along with the staff are really great people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent hospitality. Comfortable bed nice bathroom and shower. Would definitely stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Hotel staff where awesome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Like the most was service which was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location, excellent room and wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Wonderful family run hotel. Clean,comfortable. Perfect place to stay while enjoying the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Excellent property with an ocean view. Room was modern, clean and vry well-equipped, including a spa bath as well as a shower
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location, clean and spacious rooms but above all excellent service made our stay at Motel de la Mer a really enjoyable one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very clean, convenient to shopping and restaurants. Property management fun, welcoming and very accommodating. Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent service, lovely room, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Very clean and tidy. Furnitures are really nice. I enjoyed spa bath.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Totally awesome place to stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Perfect spot for getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Excellent service, very clean and very tidy, superb shower just highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

A lovely hotel with great facilities and a brilliant location.

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Wonderful motel, very nice, great views and helpful staff.

8/10

Nice updated property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Clean, close to town , very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Always a nice place to stay. Stayed before will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely friendly hosts and the room had some special features.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

It was clean lovely motel will there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Our host could not have been more helpful or friendly and the room was excellent with great facilities. Everything was very clean and the Spa was lovely to relax in after a day of exploring in Napier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024