Motel de la Mer

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

Surrounded by restaurants and cafes in Napier city center, Motel de la Mer offers ocean-facing suites with a fully equipped kitchen. Some rooms have a balcony with ocean and city views. Guests enjoy free WiFi access. All rooms at Motel de la Mer Napier include blankets, heating and air conditioning. Each has an private bathroom, and some feature a spa bath in the room. Guests have access to shared laundry facilities and free on-site car parking. Motel de la Mer is located opposite Marineland of New Zealand and is a 5-minute walk from the National Aquarium of New Zealand.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Napier, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Liisa
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely friendly and helpful staff, Rooms were spacious, clean. My partner is a below knee amputee so we appreciate how clean the room was especially when he has to be down on the floor.”
Jonathan
United States United States
“Julian was so nice and helpful during the cyclone. Suite was so clean and had everything we needed to hunker down during the storm. Location was perfect and close to restaurants, groceries and beach.”
Mark
United States United States
“They went above and beyond, sharing restaurant recommendations and must see nearby sights to see.”
Victor
Australia Australia
“The room was very large and well equipped for a light meal as well as a cozy spa experience. We loved the location near the ocean.”
Nina
United States United States
“The motel and Julian are amazing! The location is perfect, on the waterfront with great views and a short walk into the center. The room was perfectly decorated and accommodated and very spacious. Julian was always on site and available to help...”
Ryan
Australia Australia
“Close to town. Very clean and room service everyday.”
Ely1946
United States United States
“Penthouse units are outstanding with excellent view of the sea and foreshore and the facility is close to the Art Deco district and restaurants. Julian is a wonderful host, very accommodating and with good advice about the city”
Susan
United States United States
“Lovely room facing the water. Clean and comfortable. Julian was an excellent host. Easy short walk to town. Highly recommend!”
Mark
United States United States
“Large, well appointed room with living space and kitchenette. Highly recommend.”
Susan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved the location, size and cleanliness of the room.”

Area info

Amenities of Motel de la Mer

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Motel de la Mer takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 250 is required on arrival. That's about $146. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 30 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card. Please note that there is a 3.35% charge when you pay with a American Express.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Motel de la Mer of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of NZD 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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