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title: "The Rocks Motel, Napier: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Rocks Motel in Napier: rated 8.7 by guests, 4.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Inn · ★★★★★
# The Rocks Motel

Pandora, Napier, New Zealand

8.7 ·  Very good 34 reviews ·  #17 #17 of 29 in Napier ·  4.7/5 on Google, 99 reviews ·  6.1 Location score
## About The Rocks Motel

The Rocks Motel is an inn in Pandora, Napier, New Zealand. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 34 reviews. Facilities include spa, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.1 km from the centre of Napier. The nearest beach is 150 m away. The nearest airport, Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), is 2.2 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

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

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 13

- **Floors:** 1

- **Opened:** 2004

- **Last renovated:** 2024

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

27 Meeanee Quay. Westshore . Napier 4110. Hawkes Bay. [therocksmotel.co.nz](https://therocksmotel.co.nz/)

## How The Rocks Motel scores

Better rated than 51% of hotels in Napier

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **6.1**
-   Beach access **9.8**

Napier average

## Rating on Google

4.7/5

99 Google reviews

-   5★76%
-   4★16%
-   3★6%
-   2★2%
-   1★0%

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

## Amenities

SpaFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **10**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<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="">Westshore Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">150 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 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="">2.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 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="">2.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Old Customhouse1.7 km

## The Rocks Motel: in detail

The Rocks Motel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at lodge. The lodge offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the lodge ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundromat located on the premises. The lodge's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by lodge. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at lodge come furnished with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. At The Rocks Motel, various room configurations are available, featuring separate living room and balcony or terrace in some rooms. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of daily newspaper, television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, lodge offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at The Rocks Motel. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at lodge. Unwind effortlessly each day by exploring the spa, conveniently situated within the lodge.

### Compare

## Compare The Rocks Motel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The Rocks Motel

### How do guests rate The Rocks Motel?

The Rocks Motel has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 34 reviews, which is better than 51% of rated hotels in Napier.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at The Rocks Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Rocks Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), is 2.2 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Rocks Motel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 150 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Rocks Motel have?

The Rocks Motel has 13 rooms on 1 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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