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Albatross Motel

4.0 star property
4-star Colonial motel near Ahuriri Estuary

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Premium Studio
Studio Twin | Private kitchen
Reception
Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Studio Twin | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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56 Meeanee Quay, Westshore, Westshore, Napier, 4110
  • Place, Westshore Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pandora Pond
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, National Tobacco Company Building
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Studio

Premium Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom

One Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Twin

Studio Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Studio Double Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Twin Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Studio Double Upper Floor

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Napier

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Westshore motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ahuriri Estuary and 2 miles (3 km) of Pandora Pond. National Tobacco Company Building and McLean Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Westshore Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pandora Pond - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Tobacco Company Building - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Urban Winery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marine Parade - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Westshore Beach Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Three Doors Up - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Plus Napier Airport - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Master Of India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Westshore Fish Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Albatross Motel

4-star Colonial motel near Ahuriri Estuary
Albatross Motel offers its guests a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. 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
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1989
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Napier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14.50 for adults and NZD 14.50 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from May 1 to September 1:
  • Swimming pool

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay.

Property 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.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately NZD 14.50 for adults and NZD 14.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 10 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 10 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 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 onsite 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in March.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Albatross Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 219 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

Chor Ee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good, Dependable Motel near Airport

Less than 5 minutes drive from Napier Airport, the Albatross Motel is also a close drive to central Napier, restaurants near Ahuriri, and the Esk Valley wine region as well as being across the road from the Ahuriri Lagoon and its walks. Great to stay here again and would be happy to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was kept very clean by friendly and hard working housekeeping staff. There is a dedicated parking space for each room so no issues finding a parking spot. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maninder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathrooms floor was extremely slippery and hard to work the shower, hot and cold. Poor drainage, need rubber mats.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Miluska

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Close to Fishing village. Comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, clean and tidy, short drive to ahuriri and town centre. Good value for money. Lovely pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and relaxing.

We stayed in 1 of the seperate 1brm units. Very fresh and tidy to walk into. Very quiet with no road noise. New owners are welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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