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Motel de la Mer

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

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Located near Marine Parade, Motel de la Mer offers a practical base with dry cleaning services and a snack bar. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, continental breakfast, and free self-parking. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Highlights

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

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Penthouse Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
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Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
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Executive Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Studio Spa Suite Executive | 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
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Spa Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Studio Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 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, Non-Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Napier South, a neighborhood in Napier, Motel de la Mer is near the airport and on the waterfront. Ocean Spa and Mission Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Napier Beach and Nelson Park. Don't miss out on a visit to National Aquarium of New Zealand. Take time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hunting, mountain biking, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
321 Marine Parade, Napier, 4001

What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pania of the Reef - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ocean Spa - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Napier Prison - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rogue Hop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mexicali Fresh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Market St - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Angkor Wat Kiwi Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cappadonna Cafe - ‬9 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), luggage storage, and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel de la Mer include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra 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 refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Motel de la Mer located?

Located in Napier South, this motel is steps 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. 387 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 455 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 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners of the property along with the staff are really great people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible kind. It felt more like family than staying in a hotel. Really wonderful experience. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent room and wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely amenities and service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality. Comfortable bed nice bathroom and shower. Would definitely stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great large room, right across from skate park. Very friendly service - thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff where awesome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally awesome place to stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful family run hotel. Clean,comfortable. Perfect place to stay while enjoying the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, lovely room, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with great facilities and a brilliant location.

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the most was service which was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful motel, very nice, great views and helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to town , very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Going the extra mile to make your stay comfortable

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 Excellent

Thomas M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, convenient to shopping and restaurants. Property management fun, welcoming and very accommodating. Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely friendly hosts and the room had some special features.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Excellent Motel

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

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

Weekend stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean lovely motel will there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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