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Albatross Motel

4.0 star property
Waterfront motel with seasonal outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Seasonal outdoor pool
One Bedroom
Exterior
Studio Twin | Private kitchen
View from property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

Map
56 Meeanee Quay, Westshore, Westshore, Napier, 4110
  • McLean Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marine Parade
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Twin

Studio Twin

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 19.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium Studio

Premium Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Studio Double

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 19.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom

One Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Napier

At Albatross Motel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Ahuriri Estuary and Pandora Pond. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, Access to hot tub and in-room kitchenettes. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and barbecues. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. .With a stay at this 4-property class Westshore motel, you'll be 2 km (1.3 mi) from National Tobacco Company Building and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from McLean Park.
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What's nearby

  • National Tobacco Company Building - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • McLean Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Marine Parade - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Mission Estate Winery - 8 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel Napier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sideline Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Albatross Motel

Waterfront motel with seasonal outdoor pool and Hot tub
Albatross Motel offers its guests Access to hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Albatross Motel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Napier motel.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Albatross Motel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Napier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a provincial park
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 48 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.00 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.00 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in March.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Albatross Motel?

Albatross Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Albatross Motel?

As of 13 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Albatross Motel on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$165.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Albatross Motel?

Yep, Albatross Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Albatross Motel?

Yep, Albatross Motel is a short 4-minute walk from Westshore Beach.

Does Albatross Motel have a pool?

Albatross Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from October to March.

Is Albatross Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Albatross Motel is a hit with families.

Does Albatross Motel serve breakfast?

Sure does, brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Albatross Motel?

No, Albatross Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Albatross Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Albatross Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Albatross Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 211 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved that the room was perfectly self contained with plates, bowls, cooker and when we wanted an iron the guy brought one ot use with a smile. Really lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Fraser

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great parking heaps of parking across the road if you need trailer park. The bed was uncomfortable, hard as a board.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I couldn't get the shower to work properly so I ended up having a cool/cold shower mostly. (Stayed cold and shaky for hours afterwards?!)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly welcome on checkin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Average stay
An average stay in an average motel. No red flags though and the unit was clean. Clearly catering for business clients. Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms were dated and smelled of bleach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

SHARENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the estuary views and the easy access to the Napier/Hastings freeway. I didn't like the heavy footsteps along the balcony front, it was quite noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynley

Very clean and quiet. Good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pramuk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay. The reception staff was nice. There is a nice walking track close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dark and dingey, and as it was situated next to the stairs on the lower level, you could hear all noise from the pool as well as the foot traffic on the stairwell and rooms above. The road noise is also pretty loud from around 5am. We stayed 3 nights, and our room was not cleaned or serviced during our stay except for fresh towels, bin emptied, and a top up of coffee sachets. The beds weren’t made, and dishes weren’t done. It was a little cold for us to use the pool, but the spa was filthy so after an initial 5min warm up we opted not to use this again. Overall our stay was really disappointing for the cost. I expected more for $200 a night. The only highlight was the stand-in manager, who was very amiable and lovely to chat with. I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. Lovely pool and spa on a hot day, towells provided. Easy walk into town for a vast array of eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained. Close to the north end of Napier. Real easy access to the highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Harmony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked through Expedia online and paid through Debit card online before arrival. Upon arrival was told we needed a Credit card (was not stated online) Another customer before was told the same thing but was let off with his debit card as he told them he did not have a credit card on him (he was very polite and acknowledged us) As we went to check in we were told we cannot use our debit card and that we will need to pay a bond of 300 to stay (also was not mentioned on the online site) the lady ended up giving us a key and we went to our rooms only to have her knock on the door 5 mins later telling us we cannot stay and giving our money back and were told to leave. Other than that the room was beautiful unfortunately we could not experience the full stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful. Website did not make it clear that our studio unit kitchenette did not have a cooking hob; it had only a microwave. The managers had electric frypans available and this met our need. Bathroom floor very slippery and no handrail in shower. Antislip mat provided on request. Great location near the estuary and beach and a short drive to CBD.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Henare

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Awhitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
No blow dryer and only a liquid soap/shampoo dispenser
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to the beach and walking track opposite the motel and a country pub restaurant on corner. Clean tidy units and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024