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Apple Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Motel in Hastings with free parking

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Outdoor pool
Studio (Twin) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
Apple Motor Inn offers a refreshing family experience with its outdoor pool and playground. Travelers can connect to WiFi in common areas, handle laundry needs on-site, and satisfy hunger pangs at the vending machine without leaving the property.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room (Budget) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room (Budget)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio, Ground Floor

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio (Twin) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio (Twin)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
409 Railway Road, Hastings, 4201

What's nearby

  • Hawke's Bay Opera House - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Te Mata Peak - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Splash Planet - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai House Express 5 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brave Brewing - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Apple Motor Inn

Property highlights
Apple Motor Inn provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and toasters

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 12 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 12 per person

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, 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Apple Motor Hastings
Apple Motor Inn
Apple Motor Inn Hastings
Apple Motor Inn Motel
Apple Motor Inn Hastings
Apple Motor Inn Motel Hastings

Frequently asked questions

Does Apple Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Apple Motor Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Apple Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Apple Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Apple Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Apple Motor Inn located?

Situated in Hastings, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Westerman's Building, Hastings City Growers Market, and Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre. Hastings City Art Gallery and Hawke's Bay Opera House are also within 10 minutes.

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Apple Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 298 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Although the room was clean, it was very worn. The beds were bery uncomfortable. This motel needs renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is budget accommodation and perfectly adequate for a two-night stay. Bed comfortable, linen and towels clean. Although one towel was frayed along the edges! The 2nd night there were rowdy guest close by until 2am!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little studio for an overnight stop. Had everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Amenities
Chose this place because it was pet-friendly but it was inadequate in every way and nothing like how it was advertised. Bedding and towels were well worn and marked. Other residents seemed to be in emergency accommodation. Pool was unusable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a good place , staff freindly room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lui

Liked: Amenities
Everything is fine and we will looking forward to seeing you next time. Thanks for everything and letting us staying in your room. GB
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Setefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of rooms to share
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable place for one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great communication & quiet location, had everything we needed for a overnighter
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stopover
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very reasonably priced so we couldn’t expect too much but being woken at2am by roudy tennants wasn’t what we would have expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

reg

Liked: Staff & service
Average accommodation would be more attractive if grounds were kept tidy and the pool had a safety lock on pòol for children
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you was an awsome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rmotel was quieti would recommend it to other ppl to stay its cheap an relaxing an staff were friendly .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kandace

Liked: Staff & service
Didnt like much but the location. Great spot to get around hastings easy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maui

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great if you’re staying with a group but not alone I think
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Eva

Room Small. Nice shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy booking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Darlito

Liked: Amenities
cheap..good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Na
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful acomodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quite place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Constantine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and easy checkin. Basic motel with a comfortable bed and good shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Warren

Paid for a basic room , it was clean and tidy and perfect for my one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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