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Palm City Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Napier motel in Napier South with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
Children's area
Breakfast and dinner served
Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Explore the area

Map
31 Georges Drive, Hawke's Bay, Napier, 4110
  • Nelson Park
    13 min walk
  • Napier Botanical Gardens
    13 min walk
  • Canton Wok
    5 min walk
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Studio, Kitchenette

Studio, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Accessible Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Accessible Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, Jetted Tub

Studio, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Napier

A family-friendly stay in Napier awaits you at Palm City Motor Inn. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Faraday Centre and Nelson Park. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Guestaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. At the motel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Business amenities include a meeting room, a conference centre, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Napier South motel include Napier Botanical Gardens and McLean Park.
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What's nearby

  • McLean Park - 14 min walk
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 3 min drive
  • Marine Parade - 3 min drive
  • Napier Prison - 4 min drive
  • Mission Estate Winery - 8 min drive

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 Napier motel in Napier South with free parking
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 centre 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 kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • 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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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

Restaurants on site

  • Guestaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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 lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent 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
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 older
For more details, 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 or services will be unavailable from December 19 2024 to January 6 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Business centre
  • Meeting facilities
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 19 December to 6 January:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business centre
  • Dining venue
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per day.

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 per cent

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 fire extinguisher, 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 all 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 over.

National rating

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

What is the cancellation policy at Palm City Motor Inn?

Palm City Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Palm City Motor Inn?

As of 21 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palm City Motor Inn on 22 Dec 2024 start from NZ$205.50, 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.

Is parking available at Palm City Motor Inn?

Yep, Palm City Motor Inn has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Palm City Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Palm City Motor Inn is Napier Beach (7.9 km).

Does Palm City Motor Inn have a pool?

Palm City Motor Inn has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is Palm City Motor Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and supervised childcare, it's no surprise that Palm City Motor Inn is a hit with families.

Does Palm City Motor Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is offered on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Please note that breakfast will unavailable between December 19 2024 and January 6 2025 (subject to change).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Palm City Motor Inn?

No, Palm City Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Palm City Motor Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner. The dining venue is closed on Sunday, Friday and Saturday. The lounge bar will be unavailable from December 19 2024 to January 6 2025 (dates subject to change). The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from December 19 until January 6.

What time are check-in & check-out at Palm City Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Palm City Motor Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Palm City Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 286 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Iftikhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mirror in bath was on side wall which is not convenient for shaving Also bath shower was v small
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Anna

It was nice and clean but I booked it for the spa bath which didn’t work and looked like it hadn’t worked for a long time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne, Kapiti Coast

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before, easy and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The bed was good didn't like filling up the kettle in bathroom no power plugs beside the bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023