The Nautilus

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

Property highlights

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Nautilus

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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated 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

Rooms with:

  • Sea view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Ocean View Executive Suite with Spa Bath
  • Non-refundable
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Breakfast US$20
  • 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
US$363 for 3 nights
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Apartment - Ground Floor
  • Non-refundable
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Breakfast US$20
  • 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
US$416 for 3 nights
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Ocean View Executive Apartment with Spa Bath
  • Non-refundable
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Breakfast US$20
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$468 for 3 nights
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Ocean View Executive Suite with Spa Bath
  • 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed

This air-conditioned suite features a spa bath, a private balcony and a well-equipped kitchenette.

Private suite
441 feet²
Private kitchenette
Private bathroom
Balcony
Sea view
Air conditioning
Spa bath
Patio
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Terrace
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Hot tub
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safety deposit box
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette
  • Additional toilet
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$121 per night
Price US$363
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$20
  • Non-refundable
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Apartment - Ground Floor
  • 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed

This apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit offers 4 beds.

Entire apartment
441 feet²
Private kitchenette
Private bathroom
City view
Air conditioning
Patio
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$139 per night
Price US$416
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$20
  • Non-refundable
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Ocean View Executive Apartment with Spa Bath
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 extra-large double bed

This double room provides a hot tub. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

Room
441 feet²
Private kitchenette
Private bathroom
Sea view
Air conditioning
Spa bath
Patio
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$156 per night
Price US$468
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$20
  • Non-refundable
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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrew
New Zealand New Zealand
“The view was amazing spa was fantastic and clean was great we could watch a movie while having a spa bath xxx”
Liisa
New Zealand New Zealand
“The staff are really nice, the room was spacious, comfortable and clean and the added bonus of an external balcony overlooking Marine Parade is always good. Was also really convenient to have the restaurant on site.”
Renee
New Zealand New Zealand
“Good location, pretty comfy room, spa was good, staff good. Very quite, didn't hear a peep from anywhere. Everything needed was in room. Good views from balcony”
Hughes
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location was good , to the city and walking , no view as the trees are in the way. But no problem with that.Room was good lift at the other end of the building. We were on third floor.”
Megan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Nice and central to the city, shops, resturants and cafes. Lovely view of the sea.”
Sherrina
New Zealand New Zealand
“Comfort, Lux, Quiet, Everything we need and more! Parking was great, Restaurant on the property and it was great food!”
David
New Zealand New Zealand
“Quiet very comfortable just needed a couple of nights time out”
Marita
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location and view were great - loved the bath and balcony.”
Jared
New Zealand New Zealand
“The spa the open plan the big tvs the view the minibar”
Sheree
New Zealand New Zealand
“We didn’t have the breakfast. Everything was clean and tidy, the service was great!”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
On Site Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    European

Facilities of The Nautilus

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Nautilus takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required on arrival. That's about US$173. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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 supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.