The Rocks Motel

4.5 star property

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King Studio
Front of property
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
One-Bedroom Family SPA Unit (Access) | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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27 Meeanee Quay, Napier, Westshore, 4110
  • Place, Westshore Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pandora Pond
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Tobacco Company Building
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

King SPA Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Twin SPA Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Executive Suite SPA

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One-Bedroom Family SPA Unit (Access)

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Mini Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Napier

With a stay at The Rocks Motel in Napier (Westshore), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Westshore Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Ahuriri Estuary. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Pandora Pond and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from National Tobacco Company Building.

What's nearby

  • Westshore Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pandora Pond - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Urban Winery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Tobacco Company Building - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Napier Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Westshore Beach Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Three Doors Up - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Plus Napier Airport - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Winifred’s - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Rocks Motel

Motel in Napier with free parking
The Rocks Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Napier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 43-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and bicycle tour information.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 17 for adults and NZD 15 to 17 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 17 for adults, and NZD 15 to 17 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25 per day

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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Rocks Motor Lodge
Rocks Motor Lodge Napier
Rocks Motor Napier
The Rocks Motel Motel
The Rocks Motel Napier
At The Rocks Motor Lodge
The Rocks Motel Motel Napier

The Rocks Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 491 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ceyhan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tae Soo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tae Soo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and very friendly. Next time I will stay again. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lana

The staff were friendly. Rooms were neat and tidy. The parking however isn’t the greatest - needs to be more spacious. The bathroom is out dated and needs a bit of TLC - the bath tap looks like it’s going to drop off.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms close to dining options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in, huge room with great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet, great location and staff were super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

neal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff great facilities new and fresh look
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolaas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic and well priced at short notice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Otávio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed linen and the matress is awesome! Very clean and well located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often. Rooms are all clean and up to date. Quiet area that's handy to dining options (5 min drive). Easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at The Rocks Motel. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were very friendly, and everything was just easy and relaxing. We left very happy and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark van

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice rooms, well maintained. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Immaculately clean rooms. Spa bath and large room. Would stay again every time we visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here whenever I come to Napier on business. Nice, clean and comfortable. Also convenient to Ahuriri for dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngakan Made Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with good amenities, clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devair

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place. we love the spa bath. the place was cosy and warm. comfortable beds. good space.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025