--- title: "Ballina Motel, Napier: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Ballina Motel in Napier: rated 8.5 by guests, 4.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ballina-motel-napier/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-14 --- Motel · ★★★★★ # Ballina Motel Waiohiki, Napier, New Zealand 8.5 · Very good 267 reviews · #22 #22 of 29 in Napier · 3.9/5 on Google, 183 reviews · 2.8 Location score ## About Ballina Motel Ballina Motel is a motel in Waiohiki, Napier, New Zealand. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 267 reviews. Facilities include spa, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 7.0 km from the centre of Napier. The nearest airport, Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), is 8.4 km away. - **Type:** Motel - **Star rating:** ★★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 16 - **Floors:** 2 - **Opened:** 2003 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 0 393 Gloucester Street [ballinamotel.co.nz](http://www.ballinamotel.co.nz) ## How Ballina Motel scores Better rated than 24% of hotels in Napier - Guest rating **8.5** - Location **2.8** - Facilities **6.7** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **3.0** Napier average ## Rating on Google 3.9/5 183 Google reviews - 5★44% - 4★32% - 3★10% - 2★4% - 1★9% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities SpaBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Spa ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar - Room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Car hire - Concierge - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Balcony - Minibar - In-room safe - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains ### Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible ### Business - Meeting rooms Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **2.8**/10 - **Walk grade:** **44**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **15** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest airportHawke's Bay Airport (NPE)8.4 km19 min drive
Distance to the centreNapier7.0 km16 min drive
### Sights nearby - Gypsy Rose Tea Museum320 m ## Ballina Motel: in detail At Ballina Motel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the motel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Discover the wonders of Napier with ease by utilizing the services provided by taxi and car hire. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the motel, their tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for leisure activities and adventures. At the motel, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of motel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few accommodations in Ballina Motel incorporate separate living room and balcony or terrace into their architectural arrangement. A few chosen rooms are equipped with daily newspaper, television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the motel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar. Ballina Motel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes in the restrooms of specific accommodations. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Ballina Motel, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available. At Ballina Motel, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. Conclude your days in complete tranquility by visiting the spa situated precisely at the motel. ### Compare ## Compare Ballina Motel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/asure-colonial-lodge-motel-napier/) Motel ★★★★★ 1.1 km away 9.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/asure-colonial-lodge-motel-napier-vs-ballina-motel-napier/) ## Questions about Ballina Motel ### How do guests rate Ballina Motel? Ballina Motel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 267 reviews, which is better than 24% of rated hotels in Napier. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Ballina Motel? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does Ballina Motel include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at Ballina Motel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Ballina Motel from the airport? The nearest airport, Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), is 8.4 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Ballina Motel have? Ballina Motel has 16 rooms on 2 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ballina-motel-napier/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/