If you are going to stay in Napier, choose Marine Parade. This is the heart of the action and it is close to all attractions. The Napier Travel Inn sits right in the center of things. You can walk to the central city and stroll along the beachfront day or night.
Names can be confusing, so let me make it clear that this is basically a three-to-four-star motel. There is plenty of off-street parking, all close to the two-level accommodation wings. The Inn offers three levels of accommodation. We stayed in an executive superior room, and it was excellent. The very large room had a wall of glass overlooking Marine Parade and the ocean. It came complete with air-conditioning, heating, work desk, desk lamp, dining table, direct-dial telephone, king-size bed, Sky TV, minibar, iron and ironing board, and tea/coffee-making facilities. The bathroom had a spa bath/shower, hair dryer, and a full range of toiletries. You have a choice of smoking or non-smoking rooms.
The executive deluxe rooms overlook the pool and are not so large. They have a queen-size bed, and most of the other facilities and would be suitable for most people. The standard rooms have a double bed plus a single bed and are suitable for families or several people travelling together.
The Brasserie 311 is an a la carte restaurant which opens every evening and is normally available for breakfast. We found this had a very nice ambience and the service and food standard was high. My recommendation is one of the seafood dishes which comes from the nearby ocean. Room service is also provided for those seeking privacy.
What distinguished this from many other places we have stayed was the helpfulness of the staff. There appeared to be a positive attitude from reception desk to room cleaner. Our needs were not great, but nothing was too much trouble. Congratulations.