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Masonic Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 06-835 8689;
www.masonic.co.nz
;
cnr Tennyson St & Marine Pde; r $179-499; )
The art-
deco Masonic is arguably the heart of the old town, its accommodation, restaurants and
bars taking up most of a city block. It's undergoing a gradual but much-needed refurb,
and is shaping up nicely around its charming old bones. The cheaper 'original' rooms are
unrefurbished, but still decent. Good online discounts and free wi-fi.
Rocks Motorlodge
MOTEL $$$
( 06-835 9626;
www.therocksmotel.co.nz
;
27 Meeanee Quay, Westshore; units $110-180; )
Just 80m from the beach, the Rocks has corrugated and mosaic stylings that have raised
the bar on Westshore's motel row. Interiors are plush with colour splashes: some have
spa baths, others clawfoot baths. Free internet, free gym, and a laundry for grubby road
warriors.
Nautilus
HOTEL $$$
( 06-974 6550, 0508 628 845;
www.nautilusnapier.co.nz
; 387 Marine Pde; d/apt from $175/300;
)
A newish, two-storey waterfront number with views from every room, kitchenettes,
mod-deco decor, spa baths, private balconies and an in-house restaurant (not that you'll
need it in Napier). Apartments sleep up to six.
Sea Breeze B&B
B&B $$$
( 06-835 8067;
www.seabreezebnb.co.nz
;
281 Marine Pde; s/d from $100/110; )
Inside this
Victorian seafront earthquake survivor (1906) are three richly coloured themed rooms
(Chinese, Indian and Turkish), decorated with a cornucopia of artefacts. A tad over-the-
top perhaps, but there's free wi-fi and the price and location are right. Self-serve contin-
ental breakfast is included.
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 06-833 7733;
www.scenichotels.co.nz
; 45 Marine Pde; d/1-bedroom/2-bedroom from $185/
255/400; )
Looking like a mini UN HQ by-the-sea, the refurbished, curvi-licious,
six-storey Te Pania has instant retro appeal. Rooms are far from retro, however, with de-
