The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Napier

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Napier

Outside of Napier, New Zealand Outside of Napier, New Zealand

Visiting Napier, New Zealand for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Napier, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Napier based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Napier for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Napier before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Napier for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Napier for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The County Hotel Napier

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Napier
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 12 Browning Street, The County Hotel Napier has great rooms from $142 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and child care. It has a terrific 9.08 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, city views, laundry facilities, and a tour desk at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room


Kennedy Park Resort Napier

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Kennedy Park Resort Napier which has nice rooms starting at $84. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 11 Storkey Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a game room, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Art Deco Masonic Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Napier
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

We found Art Deco Masonic Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $119. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2 Tennyson Street. You'll also find laundry services, city views, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.7 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Nautilus

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $100, The Nautilus, at 387 Marine Parade provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 1.5 km from the city center, too. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Crown Hotel Napier

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The Crown Hotel Napier has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and mountain views. The great rooms here start at $118 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Corner Bridge Street And Hardinge Road. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.6 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Motel de la Mer

Motel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Napier
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Motel de la Mer is 9.50 out of 10. This place has parking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $116, and it's located at 321 Marine Parade. We also love the horse riding, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a tour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Scenic Hotel Te Pania

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Scenic Hotel Te Pania because it has great rooms that start at $114. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 45 Marine Parade. Only 0.5 km from the city center, travelers will especially love kids meals, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Cobden Garden

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $191 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Napier
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Cobden Garden offers a water park, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $191 (before taxes). It's located at 1 Cobden Crescent and has earned a guest rating of 9.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers horse riding, laundry facilities, fishing, a free airport shuttle, and air-conditioning which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center. The water slides are especially fun!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Deco City Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at 308 Kennedy Road, Deco City Motor Lodge has great rooms from $217 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, a spa and wellness center, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.9 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Kerry Lodge Bed & Breakfast

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Napier
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Kerry Lodge Bed & Breakfast which has nice rooms starting at $126. Offering a restaurant, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 7 Forward Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, a refrigerator, shuttle services, and breakfast in the room. It's located just 6.9 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Hastings.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Napier?

Napier Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$117

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Napier, New Zealand. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Napier, New Zealand based on data from 22 hotels is an affordable $117. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Napier.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $155
  • 4-star hotels: $117
  • 3-star hotels: $91


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