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The Nautilus

5.0 of 5
387 Marine Parade, Napier, New Zealand
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The Nautilus
Ranked #11 of 47 hotels in Napier
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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20 reviews 20 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I made an overnight stay at the Nautilus whilst on a business trip. I had a ground floor unit facing the main road, Marine Parade. The unit was large, with a bedroom containing two single beds, kitchenette off the main corridor, bathroom with shower and large spa-bath, then a main room with desk, table, king-size bed, couch and two armchairs.... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The rooms here are a good size and comfortable. The place is right on the beach and has nice views. There is plenty to do on the waterfront including a great park for the kids. We found the food in the restaurant to be below average for lunch and dinner and I would recommend eating out. Staff at the desk... More

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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65 reviews 65 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The Nautilus Napier is a fantastic place to stay. Eat in, dine out at their restaurant, or choose restaurant close by. Their food was great though! Beautiful views of the ocean. wonderful spa pool and is quite superbly set up. Close walk to town as well. Will definitely stay there again.

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10 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed here for a night and were blown away by the room. We booked it last minute and were pleasantly surprised at the value for money. Ocean views, large spa and large room to boot! Highly recommended to those travelling to Napier!

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This hotel represents a trilogy of perfections: 1. Great location: Only a road separates it from the waterfront 2. Family Focus: On the waterfront there are a fantastic range of well constructed activity quadrants ranging from mini-golf to skating and scooter ramps to cycle tracks. a real Family oriented Mecca. 3. Friendly staff: You just have to say that David... More

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Raumati Beach, null, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

A very tasteful unit which was well laid out and had lovely furnishings. Had a big circular spa bath and also a very comfortable lounge setting. Great value for money and spotlessly clean. The onsite restaurant had a very good evening meal and breakfast deal which we enjoyed. The waitress though very busy was welcoming and very service orientated.

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waterford
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7 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

This was a super motel/hotel thingy. the room was spotless. the bathroom was enormus with a huge Jacuzzi, large enough to fit an entire family in one go. Or in case you are a Mormon, with all your wives. The room was fully equipped, so buy you din dins in the local super market and cook here, there is a... More

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

What a great choice on the street we made. The room was excellent and the best rest that weary Aucklanders like us needed. Handy to town, an easy walk or 2 min in car, opposite the ocean and a lovely view.

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nautilusnapier, Front Office Manager at The Nautilus, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for choosing to stay at The Nautilus. We appreciate your kind comments and are pleased that you enjoyed a quiet and relaxing stay. We look forward to seeing you on another occasion. More

Jersey, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We had deluxe room with huge round spa bath and sea view. If you Iike Napier, it's a good place to stay. So many places to choose from nearby though. We booked in advance through Booking .com but would got much cheaper if we had just turned up as lots of availability here and elsewhere.

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nautilusnapier, Front Office Manager at The Nautilus, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for taking time to review your stay. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and were able to take advantage of one of our extremely competitive online specials which included two breakfasts. We look forward to welcoming you back on your future travels. More

Nelson, New Zealand
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34 reviews 34 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

We had a gr8 1 night stay here loved the huge spa spent good hr in there was raining so nothing better to do watch movie at same time big open room well appointed and for 5 star we got such a good deal !! wee bit of road noise but didn't matter as the sea view made up for... More

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nautilusnapier, Manager at The Nautilus, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Thank you for your review. We apologise that you did not receive a warm and helpful greeting on your arrival. It was great to hear that you enjoyed the room and that the facilities met expectations. We look forward to having you stay with us again. More

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Additional Information about The Nautilus

Also Known As:
The Nautilus Hotel Napier
The Nautilus Hotel
Nautilus Hotel Napier
Address: 387 Marine Parade, Napier, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Hawke's Bay Region > Napier
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Romantic Hotels in Napier
#5 Business Hotels in Napier
#8 Luxury Hotels in Napier
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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