Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Nautilus
Overlooking Hawke’s Bay, Nautilus offers stylish rooms with a spa bath and a private balcony or patio. This Art Deco inspired hotel has an on-site restaurant that is open for breakfast and dinner. Guests receive free Wi-Fi during their stay. Nautilus Napier is 5 minutes’ walk from Centennial Gardens and the National Aquarium of New Zealand. Napier Airport is a 15-minute drive away. A kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities is standard in all rooms. Each air-conditioned room features a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV. The tour desk can book winery tours and trips to Gannet Beach and Napier Prison. The hotel also offers dry cleaning and luggage storage facilities. Featuring stunning bay views, Burtons Restaurant serves modern New Zealand cuisine with European and Pacific Rim influences. The bar features a wide range of local Hawke's Bay wines.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 single bed and 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 1 extra-large double bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marcellus
New Zealand
“Awesome location in walking distance to everything needed to enjoy a break away. The room was excellent well lit, good amenities, awesome spa bath and very little noise from road or neighbour's” - Andrew
New Zealand
“The room had everything that we needed. The motel was in easy walking distance from various shops, and beach.” - Sally
New Zealand
“Convenient location great view from my waterfront room - great sliding doors onto balcony” - Wendy
New Zealand
“Big unit with a spa bath. Directly across the road from the beach. Indian restaurant on site with great meals and breakfast at a good price” - Adelle
New Zealand
“Great location, nice view, comfortable bed. Spacious and clean” - Debbie
New Zealand
“We got an upgrade and the room was awesome. Lots of space in the room and massive spa bath. Great service from reception. Will stay again.” - Melissa
New Zealand
“Comfortable bed. Good sized room. Loved the spa bath.” - Jenna-rey
New Zealand
“Rooms and bathrooms are perfect, view is perfect 👍” - Sandy&bj
New Zealand
“Friendly staff welcoming Facilities were beautiful & clean with a view to marine parade” - Kathleen
New Zealand
“Arrived after hours, staff insured to have our room warm upon arrival, breakfast was also available too”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- On Site Restaurant
- CuisineEuropean
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
Please note that the reception closes at 21:00. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform The Nautilus Napier in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.