About this property

Albatross Motel offers affordable accommodations overlooking the Ahuriri Estuary Reserve, a short walk from the beach. The motel is also within walking distance of the popular bars and restaurants of Napier’s marina. All of the rooms at the Albatross Motel feature kitchenette facilities, over 50 cable channels and free Wi-Fi. Private off-street parking is provided for each unit. The Albatross has a swimming pool, spa pool and an outdoor barbecue area. The motel is only 656 feet from the scenic Pacific Ocean and the safe swimming beach at Westshore. Albatross Motel is a short drive from many wineries, boutique shopping, the McLean Park Cricket Ground and the Hawke’s Bay Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nathan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Motel is great for a budget experience. Close to the beach, lots of car parks.
  • Kevin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Called a day early was able to be put up the extra night (nice juggle) easy access for wheelchair
  • Lorraine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A very pleasant and helpful Glen (manager?) Our flight from Napier was delayed and Glen helped us out - also Kohatu - Air NZ
  • Chunjie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location near the airport. and also close to the beach. People are very nice. Lots of parking spots.
  • Samuels
    New Zealand New Zealand
    They Customer service was great via in person and over the phone. I made various calls to explain my check-in and the host were amazing. I would highly recommend staying
  • Alan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location and friendly staff. The room was very clean with great views, thanks Team.
  • Taryn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very friendly. A good-sized room that had all that you needed. Clean kitchen and bedding. A good price. Comfy beds, single beds. King is a little hard for my liking. But it could be fine for others.
  • Toni
    Australia Australia
    Rooms comfortable and recently refurbished. Staff friendly and helpful. Free wifi.
  • Hoani
    Australia Australia
    Sky TV, Full kitchenette, Patio outdoor area, comfortable bedding, Pool.
  • Ryan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We like that the room was very clean. And the price for the location

Area info

House rules

Albatross Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The airport shuttle service operates from 09:00 to 18:00 every day.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Albatross Motel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.