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Ballina Motel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Napier motel connected to a shopping center, 9-minute walk to Eastern Institute of Technology

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Ballina Motel offers a convenient base near Church Road Winery. Guests enjoy practical amenities like bike rentals, laundry facilities, and free in-room WiFi. The staff provides tour and ticket assistance to help visitors maximize their stay in the area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Executive Studio

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Apartment | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
393 Gloucester Street, Napier, 4112

What's nearby

  • Pettigrew Green Arena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Church Road Winery - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mission Estate Winery - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Marine Parade - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke of Gloucester - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sideline Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bay Espresso - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taradale Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ballina Motel

Upscale family-friendly motel near Church Road Winery
Located close to Pettigrew Green Arena and Eastern Institute of Technology, Ballina Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, RV/bus/truck parking, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ballina Motel include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Hydromassage showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-cm LED TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ballina Motel
Best Western Ballina Motel
Best Western Ballina Motel Napier
Best Western Ballina Napier
Motel Ballina
Ballina Motel Napier
Ballina Napier
Ballina Motel Motel
Ballina Motel Napier
Ballina Motel Motel Napier

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballina Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ballina Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ballina Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ballina Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Ballina Motel located?

This family-friendly Napier motel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Eastern Institute of Technology and Pettigrew Green Arena. Church Road Winery and Mission Estate Winery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Ballina Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 399 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 399 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 399 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 399 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 399 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There were shops and eating out close by
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness
Yeah it did feilds werent to far and town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the space in the apartment. Just need to fix the on button for the spa bath! Nice and quiet area. Walkable to nearby restaurant! Will go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tady, quick check in, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet and close to amenities. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

belinda ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very much liked the privacy of the motel. Staff are helpful and pleasant. I enjoy staying there so much iv decided2 make it a weekly thing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tenille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all round
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

belinda ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very convenient to get to other shops and not far from taradale township.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room - two light bulbs had blown and not been replaced. There were anys coming from the bathroom to the kitchen. No complementary offering of coffee unless i wanted decafe. Plenty of tea or hot chocolate. No complementary milk. There was however someones half 2ltr bottle of milk and apple juice in the fridge. Not sure why these were left behind. Bathroom - spa bath did not work. Wasn't a requirement but more of a luxury provided and not in working condition. Some mold growing around the top of the bath that needs some attention. Bedroom - no net curtains in the back bedroom. Had to keep the cutains closed in darkness. Would have been nice to open them but not a major inconvenience Only had one interaction with staff while asking for another rubbish bag. No staff at check in or check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tenille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very comfortable no pro
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, comfy beds and handy position
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic service from the receptionist when we checked in on friday pm 18th May,and thanks for bringing the extra blankets highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Taradale

Great place to stay, handy to Taradale shops. Units are comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

carleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the Sky television connection went down on the third night and as a result we had no tv for the remaining 4 nights, but when I went to hand in the key we received a decent amount of discount which was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and service, including after-hours arrival
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms are a bit dated, however very clean, warm, plenty of towels, pillows and extra blankets. The lady one reception was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Minor repairs needed. Toilet door couldn't shut. TV remote battery flat. Thorough spring clean could do wonders.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

raju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with all the necessary amenities. The icing on the cake was a spa in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was very helpful ensuring we were cared for. Excellent service. Ease of booking and communications
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Colin Dyer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent bones but is it really still Qualmark 4 star?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late but the staff messaged us and told us where the room was and how to get in to room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can't do stairs but they let us change to a downstairs no problem . Well recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall pretty good, good location and easy walking distant. My fridge didnt work at all and wasnt able to tell anyone as reception was unmanned majority of the time i was there. Aside from that it was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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