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title: "The Dome, Napier: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Dome in Napier: rated 9.0 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Apartment · ★★★★★
# The Dome

Bluff Hill, Napier, New Zealand

9.0 ·  Excellent 17 reviews ·  #10 #10 of 29 in Napier ·  4.2/5 on Google, 85 reviews ·  9.0 Location score
## About The Dome

The Dome is an apartment in Bluff Hill, Napier, New Zealand. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 17 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Napier. The nearest beach is 90 m away. The nearest airport, Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), is 5.0 km away.

- **Type:** Apartment

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 6

- **Floors:** 2

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 11

101 Marine Parade [thedome.co.nz](http://www.thedome.co.nz)

## How The Dome scores

Better rated than 69% of hotels in Napier

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **9.0**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **2.0**
-   Spa & wellness **3.5**
-   Beach access **10.0**
-   Public transport **6.5**

Napier average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

85 Google reviews

-   5★57%
-   4★36%
-   3★2%
-   2★0%
-   1★5%

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

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Hot tub
-   Massage

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **73**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **73**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<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="">90 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 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="">800 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 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="">5.0 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="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cathedral Photo & Art Gallery | Napier180 m
-   Pania of the Reef230 m
-   Millennial Arch780 m
-   Laserforce Hawke's Bay930 m
-   National Aquarium of New Zealand1.2 km
-   Faraday Museum of Technology1.2 km

## The Dome: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Discovering Napier becomes even more accessible through the car hire and shuttle amenities provided at the apartment. Parking is accessible, supplied by the apartment for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, express check-in or check-out and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the apartment's tours. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundry service available at The Dome. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The apartment is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the apartment at its shared kitchen. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at The Dome. Treat and spoil yourself by stopping at massage and hot tub for a memorable experience. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Dome

### How do guests rate The Dome?

The Dome has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 17 reviews, which is better than 69% of rated hotels in Napier.

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

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

### Does The Dome have a pool?

Yes, The Dome has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at The Dome?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Dome from the airport?

The nearest airport, Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), is 5.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Dome close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 90 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Dome have?

The Dome has 6 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/)

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