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The Nautilus

Motel in Napier

Motel

Location Excellent location — 8 attractions within walking distance · near a station

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About

The Nautilus is a motel in Napier. Guests have access to a spa and an on-site restaurant. It sits close to National Aquarium of New Zealand and National Aquarium of New Zealand, about 0.2 km from Te Awa. The most comfortable time to visit Napier is generally December to February.

Amenities

Spa & wellnessRestaurant

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • National Aquarium of New Zealand0.3 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand0.4 km
  • Trainworld0.7 km
  • Hawkes Bay Rugby0.7 km
  • Napier Urban Farmer's Market0.8 km
  • The Daily Telegraph building0.9 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 68 places to eat🛒 6 supermarkets💊 6 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) 5.3 km → all hotels near NPE
Nearest station
Te Awa0.2 km
Nearest beach
Contentious Beach2.4 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 11.9 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
NZD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Nautilus?

From The Nautilus, the nearest station, Te Awa, is about 0.2 km away; Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) is around 5.3 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Nautilus from the beach?

The nearest beach, Contentious Beach, is about 2.4 km from The Nautilus in a straight line.

What amenities does The Nautilus offer?

The Nautilus offers spa & wellness, restaurant.

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