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title: "expressotel, Napier: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "expressotel in Napier: rated 8.7 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Hotel · ★★★
# expressotel

Bluff Hill, Napier, New Zealand

8.7 ·  Very good 151 reviews ·  #15 #15 of 29 in Napier ·  4.2/5 on Google, 429 reviews ·  7.8 Location score
## About expressotel

expressotel is a hotel in Bluff Hill, Napier, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 151 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1,000 m from the centre of Napier. The nearest beach is 530 m away. The nearest airport, Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), is 4.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 40

- **Floors:** 3

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 10

CLIVE Square East [expressotel.co.nz](http://expressotel.co.nz/)

## How expressotel scores

Better rated than 56% of hotels in Napier

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **7.8**
-   Beach access **8.5**
-   Public transport **7.0**

Napier average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

429 Google reviews

-   5★42%
-   4★41%
-   3★13%
-   2★2%
-   1★2%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

RestaurantFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Restaurant

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **78**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **91**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pacific Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">530 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Napier Railway Station, New Zealand</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">700 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Napier</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1,000 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cathedral Photo & Art Gallery | Napier420 m
-   Pania of the Reef570 m
-   Faraday Museum of Technology790 m
-   Millennial Arch820 m
-   Laserforce Hawke's Bay830 m
-   National Aquarium of New Zealand1.2 km

## expressotel: in detail

Expressotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. At expressotel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a separate living room. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience.

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## Questions about expressotel

### How do guests rate expressotel?

expressotel has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 151 reviews, which is better than 56% of rated hotels in Napier.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at expressotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at expressotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is expressotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), is 4.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is expressotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 530 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does expressotel have?

expressotel has 40 rooms on 3 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/)

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