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Criterion Hotel Napier

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Napier

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Hallway
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Mini-fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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48, Emerson Street, Napier, Napier, 4110
  • Place, Marine Parade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Napier Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, War Memorial Conference Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Napier

Heart of Napier.With a stay at this Napier South hotel, you'll be steps from Daily Telegraph Building and Art Deco Trust. Marine Parade and Napier Soundshell are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Napier Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Napier Soundshell - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • War Memorial Conference Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art Deco Masonic Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rogue Hop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Napier - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Criterion Hotel Napier

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Napier
Criterion Hotel Napier offers its guests an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Elevator
Criterion Hotel Napier offers 20 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Kitchenettes offer microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

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 phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 200.00 will be collected before check-in.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Criterion Hotel Napier Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The complete refurbishment of this hotel is very good. Excellent location. Check in staff very helpful and welcoming. Please maintain the excellent standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, central & really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026