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A modern living room with a glass table, two sofas, and a view of the ocean.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown headboard, and a mirror above the bed.

A coastal landscape with a cliff and a beach.

A large, historic building with a central entrance, symmetrical wings, and a cross on the roof.

1. Motel de la Mer

Napier South, 0.8 km from Pania of the Reef

Cameron

￥14,591

￥16,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern kitchen with a black refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a kettle on the counter.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple hanging lights, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A bar with a long counter, leather bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A covered porch with a potted plant, wooden chairs, and a view of the sea.

2. Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Napier South, 0.2 km from Pania of the Reef

Valerie

￥18,119

￥21,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious room with a large window, a chandelier, a wooden table, and a blue sofa.

A spacious room with a large island counter, a fireplace, and elegant chandeliers.

A hallway with white walls, wooden flooring, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

3. Criterion Hotel Napier

Napier South, 0.3 km from Pania of the Reef

Conal

￥11,421

￥13,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A wooden table with two chairs and a breakfast setup on a balcony overlooking a scenic view of the ocean and trees.

A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden cabinet with glass doors.

A coastal park with two prominent pine trees, a paved walkway, and a view of the ocean.

4. Pebble Beach Motor Inn

Napier South, 1.3 km from Pania of the Reef

Dayle

￥11,656

￥13,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and benches, a sign for The Crown Hotel, and a view of the hotel building.

A neatly made bed with a grey headboard, two white pillows, and a striped pillow at the foot of the bed. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small clock on one of them.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with outdoor seating and a vintage car parked in front.

5. The Crown Hotel Napier

Ahuriri, 2.1 km from Pania of the Reef

Janice

￥17,631

￥20,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A building with a covered outdoor seating area, wooden chairs, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.

A round white table with a bowl of fruit, clear plastic chairs, and a brick wall in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a television, and a decorative headboard.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a plant on the wall.

6. Aqua Bella Motel

Napier South, 0.9 km from Pania of the Reef

Annette

￥9,070

￥10,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a cruise ship in the distance.

A restaurant with large windows, tables, and chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV on the wall.

A modern two-story house with large windows and a flat roof.

7. East Pier Hotel

Ahuriri, 2.2 km from Pania of the Reef

Helen

￥20,498

￥24,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a tree in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, two leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, a large mirror, and a jacuzzi tub.

A metal sculpture with a circular element and blue supports, located near a beach with a clear sky and calm sea.

A coastal road with a view of the sea, a pedestrian path, and a park area with trees and benches.

8. The Nautilus Napier

Napier South, 1 km from Pania of the Reef

Tahira

￥10,383

￥12,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Navigate' sign, balconies, and a modern architectural design.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and six chairs, and a large mirror on the left wall.

A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, a stove, and a sink.

9. Navigate Seaside Hotel

Ahuriri, 2 km from Pania of the Reef

Vanessa

￥12,171

￥14,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A building with a covered outdoor seating area and a glass storefront.

A room with a bed, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a wooden deck with two chairs.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink. There is a small seating area with a chair and a sofa. A ceiling fan is visible, and the room has a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

10. The Rocks Motel

Westshore, 2.9 km from Pania of the Reef

Collette

￥11,639

￥13,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area and the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area with wicker furniture, and a painting on the wall.

A rocky beach with clear water and distant mountains.

A coastal hotel with a parking lot, beach access, and ocean views.

11. Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites

Ahuriri, 2.1 km from Pania of the Reef

Sarah

￥9,519

￥11,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A building with a large arched entrance, a clock tower, and a well-lit facade at night.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden cabinet.

A room with a large window, a wooden dresser, a round ceramic bowl with three white spherical objects, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a view of the ocean.

12. The Dome Boutique Apartments

Napier South, 0.2 km from Pania of the Reef

Cheryl

￥21,689

￥25,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dining area, and a kitchen counter with fruit.

A modern kitchen with a round table and two chairs, a large window with curtains, and a view of buildings and trees.

A modern hotel room with a geometric patterned carpet, two sofas, a round table with chairs, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, yellow bar stools, a blue sofa, and a coffee table.

13. Swiss-Belhotel Napier

Napier South, 0.8 km from Pania of the Reef

Brad

￥15,660

￥18,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of palm trees.

A room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, and a framed artwork.

A multi-story building with illuminated windows and a restaurant sign.

A room with two wicker chairs, a small round table, a large window with a view of palm trees and a cityscape, and a framed picture on the wall.

14. Expressotel

Napier South, 0.6 km from Pania of the Reef

Mary

￥11,556

￥13,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A coastal scene with waves, a rocky shoreline, and buildings in the background.

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a paved walkway, and several trees.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table, a chair, and a bottle of wine.

A dining table with a plate of cheese, crackers, and grapes, a bottle of wine, and a glass of wine.

15. ASURE Fairley Motor Lodge

Westshore, 2.9 km from Pania of the Reef

Zoya

￥10,745

￥12,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

A modern building with a curved roofline, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a headboard with a light.

A dining table with a plate of food and a drink, a person seated, and a standing individual.

16. Kennedy Park Resort

Marewa, 2.5 km from Pania of the Reef

Grant

￥7,440

￥8,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A balcony with a table and chairs, a sign for a motel, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a sink. There is a wooden dining table and a hanging light fixture.

A two-story house with a white exterior, a covered porch, and a small garden area.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a built-in bathtub, and a separate shower area.

17. Shoreline Motel

Napier South, 1 km from Pania of the Reef

Namtip

￥10,144

￥11,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern hotel with a curved facade, outdoor seating area, and a view of the street and trees.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a coffee bar, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A modern bar area with stools, a counter, and a television.

18. Scenic Hotel Te Pania

Napier South, 0.1 km from Pania of the Reef

Bronwyn

￥15,098

￥17,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A swimming pool surrounded by a white fence with decorative posts.

A residential area with a paved patio, palm trees, a street, and a fence.

A building with a CCTV warning sign, a potted plant with yellow flowers, and a window with curtains.

A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a small garden with palm trees and a fountain.

19. Palm City Motor Inn

Napier South, 1.9 km from Pania of the Reef

Brian

￥9,390

￥10,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel corridor with a covered walkway, outdoor seating, and greenery.

A reception area with a marble counter, a wall-mounted photo, a bulletin board, and a black leather chair.

A poolside area with a lounge chair, a table, and a potted plant.

A compact kitchenette with a sink, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a vase with dried flowers on the counter.

20. BK's Fountain Court Motel

Napier South, 0.9 km from Pania of the Reef

Ann

￥9,099

￥10,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Pania of the Reef

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Motel de la Mer	9.8 Exceptional 504 reviews	View
Art Deco Masonic Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Criterion Hotel Napier	9.4 Exceptional 38 reviews	View
Pebble Beach Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 976 reviews	View
The Crown Hotel Napier	9.4 Exceptional 902 reviews	View

Top Pania of the Reef Hotel Reviews

Art Deco Masonic Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Très bon service à la clientèle et extrêmement bien situé."

Beach Front Motel Napier

10/10 Excellent

"The balcony looking out to Marine Parade, the water and Cape Kidnappers was a special highlight."

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view from the room, along with proximity to the walkway along the beach, cafes, and the village made this a memorable visit."

Pebble Beach Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Family stay in large family apartment with 3 bedrooms. Facilities a bit dated but clean."

The Nautilus Napier

10/10 Excellent

"It Wass all good"

Criterion Hotel Napier

10/10 Excellent

"It’s just hard to locate because it’s in amongst the shops and there is no parking because of that."

Swiss-Belhotel Napier

8/10 Good

"Our room was as per photos, plenty of space & nice & clean. We had a noise issue which the Staff had us moved to a different room within the hour. We never really used the Bar & Restaurant but it looked clean. Parking was not really a problem as we were out most of the day. Location is good just a short walk into town & beach. Would come back again."

Expressotel

8/10 Good

"I"

Chic 2 Bedroom Apartment in Art Deco Napier

8/10 Good

"Great stay. It was awesome having parking onsite and we walked everywhere during our stay due to the cbd location. Communication from host was excellent. Great value stay for two nights during the school holidays."

Other attractions near Pania of the Reef

A modern building with large glass windows, labeled as the Museum Theatre Gallery.

MTG Hawke's Bay Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at MTG Hawke's Bay Museum in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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A large outdoor concert with a stage and a crowd of people.

Napier Soundshell

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Napier Soundshell is just one of the places to see in Napier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art scene.

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A large yellow archway with the inscription "New Napier Avenue" and a street lined with trees and street lamps.

Marine Parade

9.2/10 (1,517 reviews)

After visiting Marine Parade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Napier. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Tom Parker Fountain

8.8/10 (8 reviews)

After visiting Tom Parker Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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War Memorial Conference Center

9.0/10 (18 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Napier with a stop at War Memorial Conference Center. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed art scene.

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Ocean Spa

8.8/10 (210 reviews)

You can take time to visit Ocean Spa during your travels to Napier. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.

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Art Deco Trust

Learn about the local history of Napier with a stop at Art Deco Trust.

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Napier Visitor Information Centre

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

After visiting Napier Visitor Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pania of the Reef?

Pania of the Reef is located in an area of Napier known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 71 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Pania of the Reef?

Adjacent to Pania of the Reef, Art Deco Masonic Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options within a short distance include Beach Front Motel Napier and Scenic Hotel Te Pania.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Pania of the Reef?

Expedia has 71 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Pania of the Reef.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pania of the Reef, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Pania of the Reef.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Pania of the Reef?

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What can I see and do near Pania of the Reef?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at MTG Hawke's Bay Museum and Faraday Centre. Napier Prison, Art Deco Trust, and National Tobacco Company Building are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Bluff Hill Domain Lookout, Nelson Park, and Ahuriri Estuary.

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Our top choices for Pania of the Reef hotels

1. Motel de la Mer

2. Art Deco Masonic Hotel

3. Criterion Hotel Napier

4. Pebble Beach Motor Inn

5. The Crown Hotel Napier

6. Aqua Bella Motel

7. East Pier Hotel

8. The Nautilus Napier

9. Navigate Seaside Hotel

10. The Rocks Motel

11. Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites

12. The Dome Boutique Apartments

13. Swiss-Belhotel Napier

14. Expressotel

15. ASURE Fairley Motor Lodge

16. Kennedy Park Resort

17. Shoreline Motel

18. Scenic Hotel Te Pania

19. Palm City Motor Inn

20. BK's Fountain Court Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Pania of the Reef

Top Pania of the Reef Hotel Reviews

Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Beach Front Motel Napier

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites

Pebble Beach Motor Inn

The Nautilus Napier

Criterion Hotel Napier

Swiss-Belhotel Napier

Expressotel

Chic 2 Bedroom Apartment in Art Deco Napier

Other attractions near Pania of the Reef

MTG Hawke's Bay Museum

Napier Soundshell

Marine Parade

Tom Parker Fountain

War Memorial Conference Center

Ocean Spa

Art Deco Trust

Napier Visitor Information Centre

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