The Nautilus

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

About this property

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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Napier, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Timara
New Zealand New Zealand
“Excellent service and the hot tub was amazing followed by a beautiful sleep in a comfortable bed.”
Angela
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great waterfront location with a 10 minute walk into the main shops.”
Hinemoa
New Zealand New Zealand
“I got upgraded for staying there before :) Reception lady was also nice”
Bruce
Kuwait Kuwait
“Excellent value for money, friendly staff, spotlessly clean, great view out to sea, lovely spa bath, well equipped and maintained room”
Prowse
New Zealand New Zealand
“We started with a very good 'winter' rate then on arrival they upgraded it to a balcony and spa for no extra charge. Staying another night was easy.”
Nicky
New Zealand New Zealand
“Appreciated the flexibility shown at the front desk when we couldn't stay the second night... happy for us to gift it to someone else”
Tull
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was very spacious and had a jacuzzi, table and chairs, a balcony and 2 beds. The view from the balcony was good as you can see the sea”
Nathan
New Zealand New Zealand
“That there was a separate room for my teenage daughter. The beds were so comfortable. The room was beautifully set up”
Jeremy
New Zealand New Zealand
“A great two bedroomed self-contained suite with all the amenities you can ask for closely located within walking distance to the town Centre. Perfect”
Brian
United States United States
“Was a last minute booking and we were happy with it. Nice view from the balcony, though you are right on the street as well. Room was clean and comfortable and good value.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
On Site Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    European

House rules

The Nautilus takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required on arrival. That's about $172. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
NZD 39 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 ID 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.