Welcome to our delightful collection of family-friendly accommodations in Napier, New Zealand—where every member of your family, from toddlers to teenagers, will find just what they need to create lasting memories together. Nestled in the heart of Hawke's Bay, our hotels are designed with familial joy, comfort, and convenience in mind, ensuring that your getaway is not just enjoyable but also stress-free for parents and kids alike. Each property provides a nurturing environment, creating a base for fun and adventure as you explore all that Napier has to offer.
Envision waking up in spacious rooms equipped with all the amenities to make little travelers feel at home; from cozy cribs and child-proofed spaces to fun-inspiring activities right at your doorstep. Our collection boasts thoughtfully designed facilities catering to all ages, offering play areas, family swimming pools, and organized recreational programs for every age group. We understand that a fulfilling family experience comprises both shared moments and personal interests, so expect nothing less than a variety of engaging options to suit toddlers, children, and teenagers alike.
For those who seek adventure, the surrounding landscapes of Napier provide endless opportunities for exploration. Imagine a day filled with outdoor excitement—hiking through stunning parklands, cycling along the picturesque coastline, or even taking on thrilling water sports. After an invigorating day, return to your thoughtfully appointed sanctuary, where the comfort and warmth of your chosen accommodation await. With family dining options available, you can gather around the table and share stories about the day’s escapades, building bonds that will last a lifetime.
Whether your family is searching for the perfect blend of relaxation and activity or seeking excitement and discovery, our curated collection of family-friendly hotels in Napier offers a nurturing haven for all ages. As you embark on this journey, let us be your guide in creating unforgettable experiences tailored to the diverse dreams and desires of each family member, ensuring that your time spent here is one you’ll cherish forever.
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Best Hotels in Napier for Family
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East Pier Hotel
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, East Pier Hotel Napier is set approximately 10 minutes' drive from Ahuriri Estuary Walk. Located off Globe Theatrette, the venue is about 25 minutes’ walk from Napier city centre.
For a comfortable stay in Napier, the venue offers 23 rooms fitted with tea and coffee-making facilities, a writing table, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can enjoy views of the ocean. There are also an additional toilet and a shower in the bathrooms.
The accommodation enjoys a prime location near hills. The property is at a distance of 2.1 km from Par2 MiniGolf in Napier.
Perfume Point is not far away.
Napier Beach Top 10 Holiday Park & Motels
Situated approximately 10 minutes by car from Hawke's Bay Escapes, Napier Beach Top 10 Holiday Park & Motels features Wi-Fi in the rooms and parking on site. Crab Farm Winery is located near the venue, and Napier airport is approximately a 10-minute drive away.
You can enjoy views of the sea.
The accommodation is placed next to own beaches. Bluff Hill Lookout is nearly a 15-minute drive from the motel in Napier.
Beachfront Motel
Set in Marine Parade district, 0.9 km from The Art Deco Trust, Beachfront Motel Napier features a swimming pool and views of the patio. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like Wi-Fi throughout the venue and access to a business centre and a desk.
The venue has 46 guestrooms appointed with a writing desk and a sitting area, and provides ideal lodging in Napier. Go out to an a private balcony to enjoy lovely views.
Located 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Napier, the accommodation is close to Bay Skate. Bluff Hill Lookout is 2.4 km from the hotel, while 6 Latham Street bus station is 500 metres away.
This property is perfectly placed just a stroll from an oceanarium and a park. It offers good access to National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Luxury Family Hotels in Napier
Kennedy Park Resort Napier
Kennedy Park Resort Napier is 4-star accommodation with an individual patio, located about 2.2 km from Par2 MiniGolf. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness room and Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
Overlooking the garden, rooms include an adjoining terrace, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and also have features like a separate toilet and a shower. The rooms at Kennedy Park Resort Napier feature carpet floors.
The hotel is 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Napier. Ahuriri Estuary Walk is 2.3 km from the resort in Napier.
Kennedy Park Resort Napier is a short ride from Marine Parade.
The Nautilus Hotel
The Nautilus Hotel Napier features 41 rooms with stunning views of Hawkes Bay. Ahuriri Estuary Walk is 3.7 km from the venue while the recessed coastal Sunken Gardens is set 950 metres away.
The luxurious rooms are equipped with a sofa, tea and coffee making equipment, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, while the bathrooms come with a bath, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet. Also, the property features carpet flooring.
This motel offers accommodation in Marine Parade district with nearby access to Spirit of Napier Sculpture. Guests can reach Napier city centre in 10 minutes on foot.
National Aquarium of New Zealand is close to the hotel.
Albatross Motel
Set within 3.3 km from Waiapu Anglican Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, the 4-star Albatross Motel Napier features Wi-Fi throughout the venue as well as a car park on site. St Andrews Parish Westshore is located near the accommodation, and Napier airport is approximately a 10-minute drive away.
The affordable hotel offers views of the courtyard in the rooms with a sitting area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and climate control. Extras include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
This motel lies in Westshore district, within walking distance of popular bars and restaurants. Pandora Pond Playground is settled 17 minutes’ walk away.
Albatross Motel is a short ride from The Art Deco Trust.
Cheap Family-Friendly Hotels in Napier
Asure Colonial Lodge Motel
Located in the wonderful area of Napier, the 4-star Asure Colonial Lodge Motel offers unique accommodation around a 25-minute walk from The Old Church. Guests will enjoy a private pool onsite and admire views of the patio offered from 20 rooms.
Rooms include an adjoining terrace, a writing table, and an iPod dock as well as a bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower. Outdoor dining areas provided on the a furnished balcony will add more comfort to your stay.
The property is situated 4 km from Napier city centre and 15 km from Napier airport. The motel is within a 10-minute drive of Maraenui Park.
Asure Colonial Lodge Motel is a short ride from Taradale.
Harbour View Motel On Ahuriri Beach In Napier Nz With Sea View Suites
Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, Harbour View Motel On Ahuriri Beach In Napier Nz With Sea View Suites offers accommodation within 3.5 km from Waiapu Anglican Cathedral of St John the Evangelist. The venue is set within 25 minutes' walk of the centre of Napier, not far from Globe Theatrette.
Staying at Harbour View Motel On Ahuriri Beach In Napier Nz With Sea View Suites guests can enjoy view of the sea. An additional toilet and a shower along with a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and kitchenware are standard in the rooms.
Creative Arts Napier is less than 3.3 km away. Offering access to Perfume Point, this hotel is close to hills.
The property offers proximity to a vineyard, cafés, and restaurants. You can get to Botanical Gardens in a few minutes by car.
Gardner Court Motel
The 4-star Gardner Court Motel Napier places guests 20 minutes' walk from Creative Arts Napier. The property provides 11 guestrooms appointed with coffee/tea making facilities, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and climate control for a pleasant stay in Napier.
Nelson Park Sports Club is less than 0.8 km away. The motel is 1 km from Napier city centre.
A few metres away you can find Clive Square.
Kid-Friendly Resotrs in Napier
Pebble Beach Motor Inn
Situated just 1.1 km from The Art Deco Trust, Pebble Beach Motor Inn Napier features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site. This inn offers accommodation in Marine Parade district with nearby access to Spirit of Napier Sculpture.
Views of the patio are featured in certain rooms. Some units also have a microwave, a fridge, and a stovetop.
Guests will appreciate a beachfront location in the vicinity of National Aquarium of New Zealand. The venue is relatively near the light-filled MTG Hawke's Bay Gallery in Napier.
You can get to Perfume Point in a few minutes by car.
Palm City Motor Inn
Overlooking the courtyard, Palm City Motor Inn is a 25-minute walk from Pania of the Reef Bronze Statue in Napier. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like Wi-Fi throughout the venue and access to a business centre and a desk.
The property provides 28 guestrooms appointed with free wireless internet, a writing table, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for a pleasant stay in Napier. They feature bathrooms with a spa bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower.
The accommodation is situated 2 km from Napier city centre and 10 km from Napier airport. Guests can visit the nearby The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as Perfume Point which is 2.5 km away from the hotel.
Palm City Motor Inn is conveniently located close to The Faraday Centre Hawke's Bay Museum.
Marineland Motel
Marineland Motel is located in Napier, 2.9 km from Marine Parade, and offers a private swimming pool. Highlights at this motel include an à la carte restaurant, a lounge bar and high-speed Internet access throughout the venue.
Overlooking the sea, rooms include an adjoining terrace, tea and coffee making equipment, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and also have features like a spa bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower. They offer sofa beds in the bedrooms.
The accommodation is set within 25 minutes' walk of the centre of Napier, not far from Ahuriri Harbour. The hotel is perfectly situated 14 minutes' stroll from Westshore Beach.
Marineland Motel is a short ride from Sunken Gardens.
Family Friendly Hotels Downtown Napier
Comfort Inn Westshore Beach
Offering a patio, a shared lounge, and a garden, Comfort Inn Westshore Beach Napier is set in Westshore district, 1.1 km from Ahuriri Estuary Walk. Wi-Fi is available in public areas as well as an ATM machine and bike loans are available on site.
Overlooking the patio, rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and air conditioning, and also have features like a lowered sink, a raised toilet, and a shower.
The venue offers a prime location about 5 km from Napier airport and a few minutes' walk from Saint Andrew's. St Andrews Parish Westshore is 450 metres from the inn, while Opposite Westshore Beach Inn bus station is 400 metres away.
Comfort Inn Westshore Beach is a short ride from National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Ballina Motel
Ballina Motel Napier is located approximately 10 minutes' drive from Vintage Car Club, and features various recreational opportunities and barbecue grills. The property is based within walking distance of cafes and restaurants, about 700 metres from Bledisloe Park.
The rooms are equipped with a sofa, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning as well as bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. This accommodation offers carpeted flooring and elegant furniture for a pleasant stay.
Guests will appreciate a quiet location in the vicinity of Taradale. It is 5 km to the centre of Napier.
Gypsy Rose Tea Museum is a few minutes' walk away.
Fairley Motor Lodge
Overlooking the sea, Fairley Motor Lodge is 10 minutes' drive from Botanical Gardens in Napier. This motel features barbecue grills and a garden as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.
Rooms are equipped with a patio, an iPod dock, and a writing desk as well as a tub, a separate toilet, and a shower in the bathroom. Also, the property features carpeted flooring.
The venue offers a prime location about 5 km from Napier airport and a few minutes' walk from Waka Experience. Westshore Beach is just a minute's drive from the accommodation.
Fairley Motor Lodge is a short ride from Clive Square.
Westshore Holiday Park
The 4-star Westshore Holiday Park Hotel Napier offers 28 rooms in within a 10-minute drive of Waiapu Anglican Cathedral of St John the Evangelist. There is Wi-Fi provided throughout the venue.
The hotel provides a sitting area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels in the rooms. Bathrooms feature a bathtub and a shower.
The accommodation is situated 4 km from Napier city centre and 5 km from Napier airport. The holiday park is located around 10 minutes' drive from Bluff Hill Lookout.
Westshore Holiday Park Hotel is a short ride from The Art Deco Trust.