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Palm City Motor Inn

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

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Children's area
Property entrance
Breakfast and dinner served
Front of property

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P4,250
P4,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard 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
Hair dryer
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

  • ‪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

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, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and a banquet hall
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

Languages

English

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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
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
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 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)

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 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 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating 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 Aug 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palm City Motor Inn on Aug 9, 2025 start from P 4,249.7, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

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Palm City Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 299 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

Ema

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

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

Brett

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

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

8/10 Good

c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable ,restaurant meals excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely and clean and the staff was very friendly. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very friendly and room was tidy and not outdated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating with my stay especially when plans changed, Nothing was a problem
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ngaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jayden

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

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

6/10 Okay

Shirley

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