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Palm City Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star motel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Free self parking
Studio, Kitchenette | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Front of property
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
31 Georges Drive, Hawke's Bay, Napier, 4110
  • Marine Parade
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Napier Prison
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio, Kitchenette

Studio, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Kitchenette

  • 326 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 791 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Accessible Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Accessible Studio, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 488 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 393 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, Jetted Tub

Studio, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Jetted Tub

  • 349 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Napier

Napier South stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Napier South motel, you'll find Faraday Centre and Nelson Park. Napier Botanical Gardens and McLean Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • McLean Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marine Parade - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Napier Prison - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ocean Spa - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burgerfuel Napier - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sai Thai Eatery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Palm City Motor Inn

Family-friendly 4-star motel with outdoor pool
Palm City Motor Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. The family-friendly Palm City Motor Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Napier motel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Palm City Motor Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Napier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14 to 20 for adults and NZD 14 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless 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
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in and check-out times vary on Sundays. Check-in time starts at 6 PM and check-out time is 8:30 PM.
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 19 to January 6:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Dining venue(s)
The property will be renovating from June 22 2025 to August 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 14 to 20 for adults, and NZD 14 to 20 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Palm City Motor
Palm City Motor Inn
Palm City Motor Inn Napier
Palm City Motor Napier
Palm City Motor Inn Motel
Palm City Motor Inn Napier
Palm City Motor Inn Motel Napier

Frequently asked questions

How close is Palm City Motor Inn to the airport?

Palm City Motor Inn is 4.1 mi (8-min drive) away from the Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Palm City Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Palm City Motor Inn.

How close is Palm City Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Napier Beach and 1.7 mi (4-min drive) from Westshore Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Palm City Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Palm City Motor Inn, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 14 and 20 for adults, NZD 14 and 20 for children.

Is there a casino at Palm City Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Palm City Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Palm City Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Palm City Motor Inn have a pool?

Palm City Motor Inn features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Palm City Motor Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from December 19 to January 6. The property will be renovating the dining venue(s) from June 22 2025 to August 30 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Does Palm City Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Palm City Motor Inn to downtown Napier?

Palm City Motor Inn is 0.9 mi away from Napier.

Palm City Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 296 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very friendly staff. Large room with great bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On site restaurant was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Walking distance to McLean park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice fresh rooms, quite large as well. friendly staff, will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here when travelling for a rugby game. Loved everything about our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy, good space, reasonable price - swimming pool. Perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really quiet location with large rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Amenities
Good Restaurant beautiful food great service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff at Palm City Motel in Napier were very nice and very accommodating. Unfortunately the room we were in had an odd and unpleasant smell and the main room only had very bright ceiling lights. Not the most comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central and a great place to stay. Will stay there again next time we are in Napier.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No fuss late check in. Felt safe. Very clean. Everything you need. Great option as had a hire car, so easy to park and short walk to centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jaz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jayden

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and tidy, friendly owners. Wifi was intermittent - this is the only improvement I'd suggest.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spacious units with added bonus of bathroom downstairs. Comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Joanne, Kapiti Coast

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, the fridge froze our food which was very frustrating and the shower pressure was low. I have stayed here a few times before and it was much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Janis

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not worth the money

The receptionist was really nice, otherwise the room smelled like a funeral home, looked like it was built 50 years ago, a few bugs here and there and the bed was super uncomfortable. Positive points for extra blankets. I paid way too much money for what I got.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Guest restaurant was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Can hear a lot of noise from the guests next door can hear people going up and down the stairs The wifi hardly worked I would stay again but not book the family unit due to the noise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Saul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023