Ballina Motel

4.0 star property

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Relax in this inviting hotel room featuring a comfortable bed, a coffee maker, and a reading nook.
Experience the hotel's contemporary design with large windows offering views of the surrounding area.
Secure key collection area with designated return point.
Stunning views of the hilly landscape await through large windows in this modern corridor.
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
393 Gloucester Street, Napier, 4112
  • Pettigrew Green Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Church Road Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mission Estate Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Napier

With a stay at Ballina Motel in Napier (Taradale), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Eastern Institute of Technology and Pettigrew Green Arena. .This family-friendly motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Church Road Winery and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Mission Estate Winery.

What's nearby

  • Pettigrew Green Arena - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Church Road Winery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mission Estate Winery - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Marine Parade - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sideline Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Anatolia Taradale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Orbit Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Deano's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ballina Motel

Family-friendly Napier motel connected to a shopping center, a quick walk to Eastern Institute of Technology
Ballina Motel offers 16 accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-cm LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Napier motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 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 16 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-cm LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This motel also features babysitting (surcharge) and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-in. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ballina Motel
Best Western Ballina Motel
Best Western Ballina Motel Napier
Best Western Ballina Napier
Motel Ballina
Ballina Motel Napier
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Ballina Motel Motel
Ballina Motel Napier
Ballina Motel Motel Napier

Ballina Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 386 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

belinda ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the privacy and conforential and great size rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

BRUCE

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
property average but NO FRONT DESK STAFF,NO EMERGENCY PHONE,NEVERED ANSWERED TX. TOLD BY CLEANER owners living on top flat are AFGAHAN and do NOT SPEAK ENGLISH AND AVOID thier customers !!hopeless. IS THIS LEGAL TO OPPERATE THIS WAY !!!NEVER STOP HERE AGAIN. Other clients voicing simal problems. 1 out of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all round
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tenille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very comfortable no pro
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

belinda ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very much liked the privacy of the motel. Staff are helpful and pleasant. I enjoy staying there so much iv decided2 make it a weekly thing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
few minor problems but over-all quite happy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Minor repairs needed. Toilet door couldn't shut. TV remote battery flat. Thorough spring clean could do wonders.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

10/10 Excellent

Tenille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

carleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the Sky television connection went down on the third night and as a result we had no tv for the remaining 4 nights, but when I went to hand in the key we received a decent amount of discount which was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arron

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JEFF

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Taradale shops and quiet. Had everything I needed. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Handy to Taradale
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

melchor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Short drive from Napier city centre. Room was clean and spacious. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was rundown for the price of it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024