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Palm City Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Family-friendly motel in Napier with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Children's area
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Front of property
Palm City Motor Inn, an upscale family-friendly motel in Napier South, offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and playground for kids. Unwind at the outdoor entertainment area or take a dip in the pool while your little ones enjoy the children's pool.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Garden
$82 nightly
The total price is $94
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 326 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 791 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

Accessible Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 488 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 393 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 349 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
31 Georges Drive, Hawke's Bay, Napier, 4110

What's nearby

  • McLean Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marine Parade - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • National Tobacco Company Building - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Napier Prison - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Indian Palace - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Central Fire Station Bistro - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Palm City Motor Inn

Palm City Motor Inn is a great choice for a stay in Napier. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Guestaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a children's pool are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness center

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Portable shower seat
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Roll-in shower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Guestaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 14 to 20 for adults, and NZD 14 to 20 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

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)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Palm City Motor Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Palm City Motor Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Palm City Motor Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Palm City Motor Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Palm City Motor Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Palm City Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Palm City Motor Inn and nearby?

Palm City Motor Inn has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Palm City Motor Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Guestaurant.

What's the area around Palm City Motor Inn like?

Palm City Motor Inn is a short 14-minute walk from McLean Park and 9 minutes' walk from Faraday Centre.

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Palm City Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

On site restaurant was excellent
Jeff, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, very friendly staff. Large room with great bed
Norma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice fresh rooms, quite large as well. friendly staff, will stay again.
andrew, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay! Walking distance to McLean park.
Brett, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here when travelling for a rugby game. Loved everything about our stay and would highly recommend.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Have stayed here before, easy and convenient
Joanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very central and a great place to stay. Will stay there again next time we are in Napier.
Alex, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good Restaurant beautiful food great service
Brian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
c, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable ,restaurant meals excellent
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfy, good space, reasonable price - swimming pool. Perfect for us.
Kate, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was lovely and clean and the staff was very friendly. We would stay there again.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean, friendly staff
Helen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access, close to town.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very friendly and room was tidy and not outdated.
Shayna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice spacious units with added bonus of bathroom downstairs. Comfortable beds
Jodi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was perfect.
Paul, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was nice and clean.
Raymond, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very accommodating with my stay especially when plans changed, Nothing was a problem
Doug, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Palm City Motor Inn was clean and tidy with a well-stocked kitchen. Heating was good on both floors and it was quiet and had good parking. Staff were polite.
Ngaire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property, conveniently located and was easy to find. Stayed in the 2bdrm apartment - room was clean and tidy and was so spacious for my family. Allocated parking meant that I could park in front of the room, check in and check out was a breeze.
Seta, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, clean and tidy, friendly owners. Wifi was intermittent - this is the only improvement I'd suggest.
Jayden, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gaynor, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The bed was good didn't like filling up the kettle in bathroom no power plugs beside the bed
Shirley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was fine.
Nell, 2-night trip