Albatross Motel

4.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Premium Studio
Studio Twin | Private kitchen
Studio Twin | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
56 Meeanee Quay, Westshore, Westshore, Napier, 4110
  • Marine Parade
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mission Estate Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Twin

  • 19.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Studio

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Double

  • 19.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

One Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Napier

Located in Napier (Westshore), Albatross Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Ahuriri Estuary and Pandora Pond. .This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from National Tobacco Company Building and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from McLean Park.

What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • McLean Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mission Estate Winery - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Church Road Winery - 9 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel Napier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sideline Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Albatross Motel

Waterfront motel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub
Albatross Motel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Napier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 34 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. 32-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a provincial park
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.00 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.00 per stay

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to March
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Albatross Motel
Albatross Motel Napier
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Albatross Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 214 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good, Dependable Motel near Airport

Less than 5 minutes drive from Napier Airport, the Albatross Motel is also a close drive to central Napier, restaurants near Ahuriri, and the Esk Valley wine region as well as being across the road from the Ahuriri Lagoon and its walks. Great to stay here again and would be happy to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was kept very clean by friendly and hard working housekeeping staff. There is a dedicated parking space for each room so no issues finding a parking spot. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maninder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathrooms floor was extremely slippery and hard to work the shower, hot and cold. Poor drainage, need rubber mats.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved that the room was perfectly self contained with plates, bowls, cooker and when we wanted an iron the guy brought one ot use with a smile. Really lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miluska

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Close to Fishing village. Comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, clean and tidy, short drive to ahuriri and town centre. Good value for money. Lovely pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and relaxing.

We stayed in 1 of the seperate 1brm units. Very fresh and tidy to walk into. Very quiet with no road noise. New owners are welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Fraser

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great parking heaps of parking across the road if you need trailer park. The bed was uncomfortable, hard as a board.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I couldn't get the shower to work properly so I ended up having a cool/cold shower mostly. (Stayed cold and shaky for hours afterwards?!)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly welcome on checkin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Average stay

An average stay in an average motel. No red flags though and the unit was clean. Clearly catering for business clients. Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms were dated and smelled of bleach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

SHARENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the estuary views and the easy access to the Napier/Hastings freeway. I didn't like the heavy footsteps along the balcony front, it was quite noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynley

Very clean and quiet. Good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024