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Front of property
Library
Interior
International cuisine
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Luxury hotel remodelled in 2022 and located near Marine Parade

Located close to Art Deco Trust and MTG Hawke's Bay Museum, The County Hotel provides a library, laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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12 Browning Street, Napier, 4001
  • Place, Marine Parade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Napier Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, War Memorial Conference Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Suite | Living area

Luxury Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Napier

With a stay at The County Hotel in Napier (Napier South), you'll be steps from Marine Parade and Art Deco Trust. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from War Memorial Conference Center and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from MTG Hawke's Bay Museum.

What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Napier Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • War Memorial Conference Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Spa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art Deco Masonic Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Napier - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rogue Hop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ajuna Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The County Hotel

The County Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Napier hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, a reception hall, and bicycle tour information.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Churchills Restaurant Bar serving guests of The County Hotel.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Churchills Restaurant Bar - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (NZD 15 per day)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Churchills Restaurant Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1908
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - February 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 65.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 72 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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 55.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 15.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 65.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 55.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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

Property is also known as

County Hotel
County Hotel Napier
County Napier
Hotel County
The County Hotel Hotel
The County Hotel Napier
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The County Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 744 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 744 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 744 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 744 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 744 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and great service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, staff were amazing, polite, courteous and accommodating. Dinner on site was divine!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great historic hotel with lots of character. Our room was very comfortable and well decorated. The hotel is wonderfully quiet but perfectly located to explore Napier. A nice touch was the decanter of port in the library which you can help yourself to before bedtime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent and the staff very helpful, always enjoying staying at this hotel. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly situated on the edge of town with multiple cafes, restaurants and shops only meters away. Fabulous staff and the restaurant was a joy. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Room spacious, nice view of the sea and balcony. Beautiful historic building
Delicious New Years Dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice property. Will definitely stay there again if in Napier.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Irene, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - historic & great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were awesome, room and building are beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

France

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel était très courtois et accueillant, ils nous ont offert le porto à là bibliothèque. Intérêt patrimonial du bâtiment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

2/10 Terrible

Johann, AUCKLAND

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was stuffy and very hot. The air con was not working correctly. I was moved to another room. I encountered the same problem in this room. I was told that “it was a hot day”. I drew their attention that it was only 22° outside and the room was set at 17° and it was much much hotter. I was then moved to a much smaller room and assured that the air-conditioner was brand-new which indeed it did seem to be. This room however was very small, had a tiny window and was facing the baking afternoon and the bathroom was like an oven. On stretching out on the bed the old headboard clattered as it was not fixed to the wall. I thought I’d make a cup of coffee to find that there was only instant coffee, and no coffee pod machine. There was no curtain above the bathroom let alone any blackout curtains. This establishment brands itself as a Napier‘s finest five star. I had booked and paid for three nights, but was so tired and had become so disillusioned that this hotel would not be able to resolve the problem despite doing their best, and I had wasted so much time I checked out and found another hotel nearby, which was efficient, cool, and with a lovely sea breeze and view. Overall the experience was wanting, the place seemed very very empty and desolate. If you like the old character and history, it may be of interest to you, but it lacks the basic amenities for any hotel let alone one that brands itself five star.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy Hunt and Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice rooms and friendly staff. Five stars. I asked them why Expedia couldn’t cancel one of my three rooms after an erroneous booking online (called within 12 hours to fix, still 5 weeks from our stay). Was told that “we can’t cancel - only Expedia can.” Got the same story from Expedia “we can’t cancel without hotel approval”). Expedia claims they called twice and cancel was denied. Hotel says they never called. One star. SOMEONE IS LYING. Zero stars. Parking fee is added if you have a vehicle. Three stars. Location is great - near many venues and restaurants. Four stars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Barbro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old charm and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole environment was beautifully presented and service outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is the ideal art deco experience in the Art Deco Capital of the world. The room was excellent and the bed super comfortable. We especially loved taking port in the library with our fellow guests each evening. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHN, Sandringham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Building itself was in keeping with the town history art nouveau style , we spent just the one night on a Monday, which meant there were not many amenities regarding the hotel as they only open the restaurant leading into the weekend and booking in is strictly between 10 am and 4:00pm with somebody managing the front desk, or you have to phone to get somebody to let you in. We were a bit concerned that the hotel was unmanned overnight, it might not have been but that's what it felt like. The room itself was very nice and clean; there wasn't any view other than the alleyway below and the rooftops of the business cross the way. When we were going to bed we found out that the headboard was not properly attached to the bed which meant moving the bed away from the wall and the towel rail in the bathroom fell off when reaching for the towel. We wanted to report this so we went back to the hotel after having our breakfast just after 10:00 and waited to the quarter past but the front door was never opened and we could see that somebody was waiting to get in, as we had a long drive ahead of us, we had to leave without Informing the hotel of the above. Would I stay again probably not.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with lovely staff, super convenient and nice yesteryear charm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nadia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayden

Liked: Staff & service
The room was nice and clean but the bathroom is fully tiled with no heat so it was freezing. This would be fine in summer but definitely not in winter
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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