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Palm City Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Families create lasting memories at this Napier South retreat where adults relax among palm trees while kids splash in their own pool

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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

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • 791 sq ft
  • 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
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 635 sq ft
  • 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
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 393 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 349 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette

Standard Studio, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 326 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Suite

One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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 neighborhood in Napier. Nelson Park and Pandora Pond reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Faraday Centre and Napier Botanical Gardens. Traveling with kids? Consider National Aquarium of New Zealand, or check out an event or a game at McLean Park. Visit our Napier travel guide
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31 Georges Drive, Hawke's Bay, Napier, 4110

What's nearby

  • This is Marine Parade in Napier. Napier is regarded as one of the most complete examples of an Art Deco city in the world, having been rebuilt after a large 1931 earthquake. The T&G Building shown here has been converted into high end apartments and entertainment spaces and is one of the landmarks of Art Deco Napier
    Marine Parade
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Drone view of Napier’s Pier :)
    Napier Beach
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand which includes marine life
    National Aquarium of New Zealand
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Nelson Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • McLean Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Baked By Central Fire Station
    19 min walk
  • Central Fire Station Bistro
    2 min drive
  • Burger King
    15 min walk
  • Restaurant Indonesia
    3 min drive
  • The Station Bar & Bistro
    17 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 kids' 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Palm City Motor Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, 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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 December 19 to January 6:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day

Property 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 percent

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 elevators

National rating

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

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.

Is Palm City Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 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 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Palm City Motor Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 310 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, rooms are spacious and clean. Will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was lovely and friendly. Such a lovely motel to stay the room was absolutely spotless clean, the bed was so comfortable to sleep on. We had a restful nights sleep. The motel is a short distance away from the city centre. The pool was nice and refreshing especially on a hot day. Highly recommend and shops, takeaways and bakery/cafe 1 min away from motel. Definitely would stay here again,, Thank You for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On site restaurant was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very friendly staff. Large room with great bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Manoj

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
was quiet and near to the city
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice fresh rooms, quite large as well. friendly staff, will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Amenities
Good Restaurant beautiful food great service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Walking distance to McLean park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Kate

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

Jodi

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Christopher

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

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location quite convenient and the manager is quite helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean and tidy place, with very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Efficient reception, very clean, absolutely recommend, staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome experience staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here when travelling for a rugby game. Loved everything about our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024