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Palm City Motor Inn

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

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Front of property
Children’s area
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Palm City Motor Inn welcomes families to its upscale Napier South location. Kids love the playground and children's pool, while adults appreciate the garden setting. The outdoor entertainment area and main swimming pool complete this tranquil family-friendly motel experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct

Room options

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
2 bathrooms
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double 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
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette

Standard Studio, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Accessible Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Accessible Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Suite

One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, Palm City Motor Inn is in Napier South, a neighbourhood in Napier. Faraday Centre and Napier Botanical Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market and Hastings City Growers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider National Aquarium of New Zealand and Onekawa Aquatic Centre.
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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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Central Fire Station Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Angkor Wat Kiwi Bakery & Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Palm City Motor Inn

Upscale family-friendly motel located in Napier South
Consider a stay at Palm City Motor Inn and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Guestaurant, offers breakfast, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Free newspapers, outdoor furniture and a banquet hall
Room features
All guest rooms at Palm City Motor Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
  • 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 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 older
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 19 December to 6 January:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business centre
  • Dining venue
The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Does Palm City Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

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

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palm City Motor Inn on 29 Oct 2025 start from NZ$161.70, 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 Palm City Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palm City Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

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 (subject to availability).

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

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Palm City Motor Inn located?

This family-friendly Napier motel is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Faraday Centre, Napier Botanical Gardens and Nelson Park. Onekawa Aquatic Centre and National Aquarium of New Zealand are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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