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Motel de la Mer

Property class: 3
3-star motel near Marine Parade

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A modern living room with a glass table, two sofas, and a view of the ocean.
A large, historic building with a central entrance, symmetrical wings, and a cross on the roof.
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, lounge chairs, and a modern building with large windows.
A coastal landscape with a cliff and a beach.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown headboard, and a mirror above the bed.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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321 Marine Parade, Napier, 4001
  • Place, Marine Parade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Napier Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, National Aquarium of New Zealand
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Spa Suite Executive

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

Studio Spa Suite Executive

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

A room with a desk, two armchairs, a sofa, a bed, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Executive Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

A hotel room with a blue wall, a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Penthouse Apartment

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 523 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Spa Suite

A living room with two grey armchairs, a sofa, and a small table. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with blinds.

Executive Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 505 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Spa Suite Executive

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small table.

Studio Spa Suite Executive

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Spa Suite

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, lamp, and curtains.

Studio Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, chairs, a kitchenette, and an air conditioning unit.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Napier

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Napier South motel places you steps from Marine Parade and within a 5-minute walk of Napier Beach. National Aquarium of New Zealand and Pania of the Reef are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Napier Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Municipal Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • War Memorial Conference Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Napier - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Art Deco Masonic Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • Winifred’s
  • ‪Rogue Hop - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Motel de la Mer

3-star motel near Marine Parade
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Motel de la Mer also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Napier motel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2004
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Motel de la Mer offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per night.

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 20 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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 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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel de la Mer to the airport?

Motel de la Mer is 5.1 mi (12-min drive) away from the Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel de la Mer?

As of Aug 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel de la Mer on Aug 30, 2026 start from $101, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Motel de la Mer have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel de la Mer.

How close is Motel de la Mer to the beach?

This motel is a short 2-minute walk from Napier Beach and 2.7 mi (6-min drive) from Westshore Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Motel de la Mer offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Motel de la Mer, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 20 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Motel de la Mer?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Motel de la Mer?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel de la Mer have a pool?

Motel de la Mer does not have a pool.

Does Motel de la Mer have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel de la Mer to downtown Napier?

Motel de la Mer is 0.3 mi away from Napier.

Motel de la Mer Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 499 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good motel. Very clean and good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Foreshore view, large clean comfortable room, easy 5 minute walk to the main shops along the foreshore. Host was very friendly, helpful and informative pointing out places of interest and great dining options. Wish we could have stayed longer, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great size room, well presented, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful including allowing early check in and storage of bags. Very friendly and nice motel units. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, easy parking, excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and tidy rooms. Hosts and staff were great and very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and perfect staff hospitality. Excellent value too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy walk to town centre, very spacious room. Good advice on restaurants and local sights to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, spacious, near the sea and not too far from town. It was perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location - close to everything! The management was extremely helpful, and the room incredibly clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious tidy room, very helpful manager. Well located on Marine Parade.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, fab facilities in room, very helpful staff, super friendly, free laundry room, beautifully clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location - cusp of Art Deco area - which I did not know at the time of booking. The room and facility was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The owner of the facility was outstanding, the room was very large spotless with a waterfront view. It was an outstanding place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with private spa. Fantastic surroundings. Julian was a very nice and considerate host, he brought us a delicious breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay - highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

Debrah

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacius. At the beach front. Walking distance to supermarket and aquarium. Beautiful beach, gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and close to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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