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321 Marine Parade, Napier, New Zealand
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Motel de la Mer
Ranked #3 of 45 hotels in Napier
4.5 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
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“Motel de la Mer”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

What a great find this Motel was. Wonderful position, but more importantly, I have never stayed anywhere so clean and tidy as this Motel. John and Llanys were perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble. If you are going to Napier you would be hard pushed to find anywhere nicer than this. Don't bother with the 'posh' hotel chains, go to Motel de la Mer and you won't be disappointed.

Room Tip: All rooms were of the highest standard and parking on site, no problem
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Palmerston North
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Different..”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Motel rooms on top floor wonderful views ..
Location is across to beach front and short walk to CBD..
Service was very helpful maybe a bit too intrusive at times and over familiar...my toiletries were moved everyday and placed on ledge above the toilet..I thought this rather funny , and a little odd as I would expect them to be left where I had placed them ..
The owner insisted on giving me a 5 minute run down on how the tv worked upon arrival ...I really wasn't at all interested and he ended up going away to ask someone else anyway.
After leaving I was rung to say I had left an item behind but was told ...and it's not undies...Eek
The lounge couch was an awfully uncomfortable upright queen Anne style as was the matching chairs...no chance of lying down or curling up on this..
Howevervthe bed is huge and very comfortable.
I don't think I would choose again...

  • Stayed November 2011
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Lichfield
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“Top Notch”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

We stayed at this top notch motel on our recent holiday in New Zealand and can only give top praise to this establishment,Llenis and John go above and beyond the call of duty to make your stay extremely pleasant giving assistance even with things to do and the laundry(yes i did say laundry,thanks Llenis).The rooms are spacious and have all you require for a more than comfortable stay,especially the spa tub which just about makes it extra special.If you're looking for that special stay with the added bonus of the Pacific ocean just over the road look no further.Good luck John and Llenis you deserve it for all the hard work you put in to make this place delightful.

Room Tip: Try for one of the rooms on first or second floor as views are better
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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North London
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Good motel on sea front”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

We booked this motel via the i-site in Napier, and so we arrived with very short notice. Check-in was quick and efficient. We had a top floor apartment for 2 nights, the apartment was spacious, very clean and had two terraces. I spent one evening outside just watching the world go by.
Note that there is a backpackers at the back and you are a bit on top of your neighbours, but this is no different from any other accommodation on Parade. We found this a very convenient location, walking distance to the town and helpful & friendly owners.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Nice motel along the ocean”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

This is a nice place for a short stay in Napier. The motel is located across the street and athere is a playground between the road and the beach walk. So the "ocean view" is from some distance, and you will need to book the superior rooms on 1st or 2nd floor to get the view. Room we had (2 bedrooms suite) was nicely furnished, extrelemey spacious and very clean. Friendly staff. Parking somewhat cramped. Within a walking distance from historical art deco district and a few restaurants .

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 321 Marine Parade, Napier, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* INR6,553 - 9,466

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