Overlooking Hawke’s Bay, Nautilus offers stylish rooms with a spa bath and a private balcony or patio. This Art Deco inspired hotel has an on-site restaurant that is open for breakfast and dinner. Guests receive free Wi-Fi during their stay. Nautilus Napier is 5 minutes’ walk from Centennial Gardens and the National Aquarium of New Zealand. Napier Airport is a 15-minute drive away. A kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities is standard in all rooms. Each air-conditioned room features a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV. The tour desk can book winery tours and trips to Gannet Beach and Napier Prison. The hotel also offers dry cleaning and luggage storage facilities. Featuring stunning bay views, Burtons Restaurant serves modern New Zealand cuisine with European and Pacific Rim influences. The bar features a wide range of local Hawke's Bay wines.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Napier, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tunua
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Tv has the choice of adding Netflix and YouTube. The hot tub. It was very quiet.
  • Ssingh77
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location is just perfect and central. Room facilities are great and quite modern.
  • Doug
    Canada Canada
    Good location, once we found our way to town. Well equipped.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Burtons Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European

Amenities of The Nautilus
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Nautilus takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required on arrival. That's about USD 177. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos American Express Cash Debit card The Nautilus accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the reception closes at 21:00. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform The Nautilus Napier in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

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

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card.

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.

A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Nautilus

  • Guests staying at The Nautilus can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • The prices at The Nautilus may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Nautilus include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Studio
    • Apartment

  • Check-in at The Nautilus is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Nautilus offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The Nautilus is 2,600 feet from the center of Napier. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Nautilus has 1 restaurant:

      • Burtons Restaurant