The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Excellent Service!
“I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent service, especially with an early check-in that accommodated my early travel schedule.” view full review
Accessible Amenities
“The hotel provided excellent amenities equipped for everyone, ensuring that all guests felt welcome and comfortable.” view full review
Ample Parking Space
“The large free car park was a great convenience, allowing us to easily leave our vehicle as we explored the town.” view full review
Well-Equipped Kitchen!
“The kitchen in our room was impressively well-equipped, making meal preparations a breeze with a good selection of coffee and tea available.” view full review
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
Room service
Housekeeping
Dining
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
Cots
Spa & Leisure
Seasonal indoor pool
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
Flat-screen TV
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Location
311 Marine Parade,
Napier,
New Zealand,
Hawke's Bay
Map view
311 Marine Parade,
Napier,
New Zealand,
Hawke's Bay
City landmarks
56 Marine Parade
Pania of the Reef Statue
820 m
Aquarium
National Aquarium of New Zealand
680 m
Latham Street
McLean Park
1.3
km
Museum
MTG Hawke's Bay
700 m
Marine Parade
Marine Parade Sea Wall
1.1
km
50 Lighthouse Rd
Bluff Hill Lookout
2.4
km
Zoo
The National Aquarium of NZ
710 m
Marine Parade
610 m
Church
Waiapu Anglican Cathedral of St John the Evangelist
690 m
Tennyson St. and Emerson St.
Memorial Square Rooms
640 m
49 Tennyson St
Daily Telegraph Building
600 m
1 Tennyson St
Napier Library and Museum
650 m
Gallery
VIVA Gallery
690 m
16 Byron Street behind Te Pania Hotel
Creative Arts Napier
840 m
7 Tennyson Street Art Deco Trust
The Art Deco Trust
680 m
Clive Square
Clive Square
800 m
Garden
Centennial Gardens Waterfall
1.3
km
2 Faraday Street
The Faraday Centre Hawke's Bay
1.5
km
Sea Walls: Murals for Oceans
620 m
3 Tennyson Street
The Gold of the Kowhai
650 m
141/143-147 Emerson Street
A Wave in Time Statue
650 m
2/8 Market St
Napier Art Deco Festival 2018
670 m
Corner of Tennyson Street & Hastings Street Napier
Tennyson Gallery
680 m
Gallery
Boyd-Dunlop Gallery
700 m
55 Coote Rd
Napier Prison
1.3
km
Garden
Botanical Gardens
2.2
km
Nearby
Garden
Sunken Gardens
440 m
290 Marine Parade
Bay Skate
170 m
Park
Tiffen Park
500 m
Golf Course
Par2 MiniGolf
480 m
Restaurants
Drift Cafe Restaurant & Bar
30 m
311 Marine Parade
Thai Hutt Restaurant Napier
150 m
255 Marine Parade Napier
Norfolk Lounge Restaurant
200 m
34 Vautier Street Napier South
Poppies cafe
190 m
269 Hastings Street
Six Sisters Coffee House
260 m
201 Marine Parade
Restaurant Indonesia
390 m
409 Marine Parade
The Nautilus Restaurant
320 m
387 Marine Parade
Kilim Cafe
410 m
193 Hastings Street
Albion Canteen
400 m
Cnr Albion and Hastings St
Urban Deli
510 m
82 Dickens St
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
72%
liked the hotel and would stay again
convenient location
welcoming service
average dining
room access challenging
7.2/10
Very good
Rooms
7.8
Location
8.7
Service
7.7
Dining
6.2
Guest reviews
7.2/10
based on 6 reviews
7.9
7.9/10 based on 2299 reviews
Janet
United Kingdom,
January
2024
8.0/10
The hotel is wonderfully located across the road from the beach, convenient for both town and beach visits. The rooms were good-sized with all necessary supplies, yet accessing them was a bit challenging. The service was welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. The dining experience at DRIFT was average, but the hotel's facilities were among the best we've seen.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were a good size with all the necessary supplies we needed.
Service
9.0
The service was welcoming and ensured our comfort with a portable electric cooktop.
Location
9.0
The location was great with convenient access to Napier City center and the beach just across the road.
Dining
5.0
The dining at DRIFT was very average.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were top-notch, among the best we've seen.
convenient location
average dining
Geoffrey
United Kingdom,
December
2023
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms had all the essential items in the kitchenette, but they felt old and in need of a refresh. The service was generally good, but there was an unpleasant encounter during check-in. The location was very convenient, close to the city center, but the in-room cooking facilities were not up to par. The dining experience was just average. The facilities were decent.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms had everything we needed but felt old and in need of a refresh.
Service
6.0
The service was good overall, but there was an issue during check-in that was a bit off-putting.
Location
8.0
The location was very convenient, close to the city center.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was very average.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent.
William
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.0/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room was a bit of a letdown with the inconvenience of carrying bags upstairs when we were originally told we wouldn't have to. On the bright side, the room had an awesome add-on feature, even though space for relaxing was limited. The service was friendly, but it felt a bit understaffed during the busy holiday season. The hotel location was excellent for our needs, close to the town center, beach, and boardwalk, although there were some disappointments upon arrival. The dining experience had its ups and downs, with gluten-free options being limited, but the food was delicious. The facilities were decent overall.
Rooms
7.0
The room had an awesome add-on feature, but space for relaxing was limited.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly, but it felt a bit understaffed during the holiday season.
Location
8.0
The hotel location was excellent for our needs, close to the town center, beach, and boardwalk.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had its ups and downs, with limited gluten-free options but delicious food.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent overall.
Katharine
United Kingdom,
November
2023
8.0/10
The hotel rooms were pleasant and quite nice for a 3-star option, offering a comfortable size to relax in between activities. They were the cleanest I had experienced in a hotel in a long time, both in NZ and overseas. The service was helpful and professional, though there was quite a bit of hair on the bathroom floor. The location was perfect, close to all amenities and with its own swimming pool and car park on Marine Parade. The dining experience was among the best we've seen, with great value for a cooked breakfast under $20 and extra amenities like a third towel and a TV with a sleep timer. However, the dining was not good at all, and the price was very average.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were a comfortable size where you could relax in between your activities.
Service
8.0
The service was helpful, courteous, and professional.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect, close to all amenities.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was among the best we've seen.
Facilities
The hotel facilities were very good.
Tony
United Kingdom,
April
2023
7.4/10
I had a lovely stay at this hotel. The rooms were reasonably priced, very clean, and comfortable with a nice table and chairs plus a small balcony. The service was good overall, although there were some minor hiccups during check-in. The location was perfect, close to town and with beautiful sea views. The dining options were limited due to restrictions, and the facilities were adequate for a pleasant stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very clean and comfortable, not too noisy, and had the added bonus of a small balcony.
Service
7.0
The staff were very nice and helpful, although there were some issues during check-in. They made up for it by reducing charges and being friendly and welcoming overall.
Location
9.0
I loved the sea view from my room, and the proximity to the town was really convenient. There were plenty of restaurants and bars nearby, making it an ideal location for exploring.
Dining
6.0
Unfortunately, dining options were limited due to restrictions, but I could still enjoy fresh French patisseries. It would have been better if there were more choices available.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay, although nothing stood out as particularly exceptional.
Bernard
United Kingdom,
April
2023
8.8/10
The hotel offers a great mix of romance and privacy in the rooms, and the service was top-notch. The location is ideal, close to the beach and within easy reach of town. The dining options were decent but with room for improvement.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were ready upon our arrival and exceeded our expectations, offering a perfect balance of romance and privacy.
Service
9.0
The staff were wonderfully friendly and accommodating, making our stay free of any problems and truly magnificent.
Location
9.0
The hotel is just minutes away from both the beach and town, offering a perfect combination of relaxation and convenience.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was pretty good, especially for breakfast, though opening earlier on weekends would be a plus.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were well-maintained and offered everything we needed for a comfortable stay.