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Where to Find Self-Contained Accommodations and Stays with Kitchen Facilities in Napier
Located in New Zealand’s oldest wine-making region and surrounded by productive fruit orchards, Napier allows you to get creative with the local produce at its self-catering accommodations.
We’ll go through some of the top picks for being in charge of your own meals (not to mention saving money) with this list of the best self-catering accommodations in Napier.
While you’re here, see what there is to do in Napier with the 15 Best Things to Do in Napier.
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1. Quest Napier
Cook in style at the Quest Napier apartments. The contemporary studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments provide the perfect blend of space and privacy that you would expect at home.
Set in a historic building from 1919, the apartments have been refurbished with all the modern luxuries. Each apartment comes with a well-equipped kitchenette featuring a stovetop, small fridge, dishwasher, coffee machine and microwave, plus a seating area and desk with lamp.
All apartments include satellite TV, air-conditioning and free WiFi. The reception staff can arrange dry cleaning and luggage storage services, while the tour desk provides sightseeing advice and travel arrangements.
Secure underground parking is available on site (charges apply), with a fast charge port for electric cars next door.
Check out more hotel-style stays like this in the 10 Best Hotels in Napier.
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© Quest Napier Serviced Apartments2. Shoreline Motel
Get a practical and well-styled motel room with ocean views at the Shoreline Motel. You can hardly miss this attractive motel with an Art Deco facade facing the waterfront, just a couple of minutes’ walk from the city centre.
Take in the breathtaking views from your private balcony, make your own meals with the kitchenette facilities, and be pampered in your private in-room spa pool.
There are studios, as well as one and two-bedroom suites available to suit a range of travellers.
Other facilities include free parking, free WiFi, Sky TV, a barbecue area, laundry services and breakfast delivery is available.
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© Shoreline Motel3. The Dome Boutique Apartments
Stay in one of the most iconic buildings in Napier. The Dome Boutique Apartments offers luxury apartments, studios and “Grand” apartments for larger groups.
Rooms are styled with designer furniture and New Zealand artwork while being kitted out with Bose entertainment systems, designer kitchens and more.
Treat yourself to in-suite massages and beauty therapies, embrace the ocean or city views from your private balcony, and have access to a rooftop terrace with a heated spa and plunge pool in certain apartments.
Discover more “romantic” stays like this in the 12 Most Romantic Accommodations in Napier.
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© The Dome Boutique Apartments4. Motel de la Mer
Feel right at home in one of the spacious suites of the oceanfront Motel de la Mer!
Couples can enjoy comfort, affordability or luxury in the “Studio Spas” or “Studio Spa Executive”, while families will have all the essentials in the “One-Bedroom Family” or upgrade to an “Executive Spa” or “Penthouse Apartment”.
The motel features ocean-facing suites, Sky TV, Satin-jet showers, free WiFi, hush glass, free on-site parking and cooking facilities in all rooms.
What’s more, the Motel de la Mer is on the fringe of the city centre.
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© Motel de la Mer5. Pebble Beach Motor Inn
Motels don’t get more upscale than the Pebble Beach Motor Inn. Set on the waterfront of the city, this three-storey property offers self-contained suites and studios with ocean views as a key feature (best if you get an upper-level room).
All accommodation comes with full kitchens, a freshwater spa bath and “Satin jet rainforest” rain showers in fully tiled ensuites. Each suite and studio includes a living area with a flat-screen TV offering satellite channels, a DVD player and a laptop safe.
Free WiFi and free on-site parking are provided, with balconies or patios offering sea views across various room layouts to suit couples to families.
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- Pebble Beach Motor Inn on Booking.com
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- Pebble Beach Motor Inn on Expedia
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© Pebble Beach Motor Inn6. Gold Star Haven
Gold Star Haven offers a comfortable two-bedroom apartment with space for the whole family. The ground-floor unit features a private entrance and garden views, plus a terrace where you can relax outdoors.
Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave and oven (handy if you’re planning to cook your own meals). The apartment includes air-conditioning, free WiFi and a washing machine.
There’s also a dining area and streaming services for downtime. Free on-site private parking makes it easy if you’re driving around Napier.
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© Gold Star Haven7. Spanish Lady Motel
A short drive from Napier city centre, Spanish Lady Motel offers budget accommodation of almost any type!
Two-bedroom units, large and small one-bedroom units, studios and even single rooms, it’s all here for the budget traveller or group looking for self-catering facilities.
The accommodation is family-friendly with its outdoor swimming pool and children’s play area, while the older amongst us might appreciate the spa pool.
All motel units are fully-equipped with a kitchen, shower ensuite, Sky TV and more.
See more stays with ample space for families in our 10 Best Family Accommodations in Napier.
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© Spanish Lady Motel8. Parkside Lodge
A lodge with a lot of character and self-catering facilities, Parkside Lodge makes an interesting choice for travellers on a budget , we mean in a good way!
The 21-room lodge, decorated with vintage musical items, bird art and antiques, is sure to keep the senses stimulated.
The lodge offers a range of well-appointed hotel-style rooms with TVs, air-conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, free WiFi and an ensuite bathroom.
There’s a range of room types to suit couples, friends and families, all of which can use the lodge’s communal kitchen with fresh herbs, homebaked treats, an espresso machine and an outdoor barbecue.
Discover more ultra-affordable stays in the 15 Best Budget Accommodations in Napier.
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© Parkside Lodge9. Crashpalace Backpackers Napier
For those on a tighter budget, the backpacker hostels of Napier provide an excellent accommodation option. Crashpalace Backpackers Napier is perfectly situated near cafés, restaurants and Napier’s vibrant nightlife, as well as the stunning Marine Parade.
This renovated backpackers offers a mix of private rooms and dormitories to suit all types of travellers, with freshly updated spaces designed for comfort and style.
Drawcards include complimentary WiFi, free off-street parking on Shakespeare Road, use of towels and linens, a fully equipped communal kitchen and lounge areas to meet fellow travellers.
The outdoor spaces are perfect for unwinding, and the friendly staff are ready to help you explore the best of Hawke’s Bay.
See more accommodation like this in 7 Best Backpacker Hostels in Napier and Hastings.
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© Crashpalace Backpackers Napier10. Albatross Motel
Located in Westshore, Albatross Motel offers an alternative location for self-catering stays in Napier. The motel has 35 well-styled units with all the essentials including tiled ensuite bathrooms, kitchenettes, Sky TV and free WiFi.
There are a variety of double and twin studios available to suit a range of budgets and tastes, while the one and two-bedroom units are ideal for groups and families.
The motel offers extra thoughtful housekeeping services, from the note left by your housekeeper to the creatively-folded bedding and towels.
Other facilities at the motel include a guest restaurant, swimming pool, outdoor furniture and more.
Discover more motels in our 10 Best Motels in Napier.
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© Albatross MotelMore About Self-Catering Accommodations in Napier
That’s it for our list of the best self-catering accommodations in Napier, but it’s by no means the end of our advice! Check out more guides to help you plan the perfect trip to Hawke’s Bay:
- 15 Best Things to Do in Napier
- 10 Hawke’s Bay Must-Dos
- The Food Guide to Napier: Places to Eat & Food Tours
Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in The Complete Travel Guide to Napier.
Sources:
The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across New Zealand and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:
- Tourism New Zealand (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
- Tourism Export Council New Zealand (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
- TIA (Independent tourism association - Updated [2025])
- NZ Māori Tourism (Official Māori Tourism platform - Updated [2025])
- Department of Conservation (Tracks, hikes, campsites and more - Updated [2025])
- Council websites and freedom camping maps (Local travel advice region by region - Updated [2025])
- Tiaki Promise (Care for people place and culture - Updated [2025])
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