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Criterion Hotel Napier

2.0 star property

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Mini-fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $80
$69 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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48, Emerson Street, Napier, Napier, 4110
  • Place, Marine Parade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Napier Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, War Memorial Conference Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Napier

A stay at Criterion Hotel Napier places you in the heart of Napier, steps from Marine Parade and Napier Soundshell. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Municipal Theatre and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Daily Telegraph Building.

What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Napier Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • MTG Hawke's Bay Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Municipal Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • War Memorial Conference Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art Deco Masonic Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Napier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rogue Hop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ajuna Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Criterion Hotel Napier

Criterion Hotel Napier offers 20 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Kitchenettes offer microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Napier hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 200.00 will be collected before check-in.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Criterion Hotel Napier Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, central & really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven Le

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and so new and fresh - friendly staff great service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula and phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central to walk to all cafes and restaurants and waterfront . Spacious room, very clean. Staff wonderful . Will definitely stay again and would recommend to friends
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The complete refurbishment of this hotel is very good. Excellent location. Check in staff very helpful and welcoming. Please maintain the excellent standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed, right in the heart of the City. Everything was great. There is no onsite parking but there is plenty of parking close by which is free at the weekend, from Sat pm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s new, tidy, clean but lacks soul. I had a massive room that was mostly empty space and no artwork on the walls to give it some character. It’s as if no thought was put into the decorating. Needs some work in the decor department
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ngaio

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sorin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026