Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Historic charm
Cons:
Rooms small and noisy
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Some reviews noted the room quality could be improved, but overall cleanliness was decent.
Service
10
Several reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff.
Location
10
Many reviews emphasized the great central location of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.6
Mixed sentiments with comments on rooms being small and some noisy.
Amenities
8.6
Some amenities were mentioned as insufficient or narrow.
Value for Money
9.1
Opinions varied; some found it reasonable while others thought the price was high.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Food was rated positively by some reviews, although breakfast options were limited.
Overall Experience
9.6
Generally, guests enjoyed their stay and would consider returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 19:14

Property Description

Breathtaking Ocean Views
Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean from the waterfront Art Deco Masonic Hotel. Enjoy free WiFi and marvel at the historic Art Deco architecture that surrounds you.

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Napier, our hotel is just a short drive from Hawke's Bay Airport. With key attractions like Marine Parade, MTG Hawke’s Bay, and The Art Deco Centre within walking distance, you'll be at the center of it all.

Charming Accommodations
Indulge in our uniquely decorated studios and apartments, each equipped with modern amenities. Relax and unwind in style, with many rooms offering access to a spacious rooftop balcony overlooking the ocean.

Ready to elevate your stay? Book now at Art Deco Masonic Hotel for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Please note that the hotel offers transfers to and from Hawke's Bay Airport for an additional charge. Guests are requested to inform the property in advance if they wish to make use of this service. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: NPE

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs NZD 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1877 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Paul solo_traveller nz
8
Convenient location and very adequate hotel.
Pros:

Location in centre of town, very close to everything but no significant noise.

Cons:

More storage space for clothes would be helpful.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Tania couple au
10
Well worth a visit; we had a great time
Pros:

Historical appeal with art deco architecture and furnishings of the Period. Spacious and well located. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Claire couple au
10
Delightful and memorable
Pros:

I loved this hotel. It felt so comfortable to be in, like home, but fancier. Staff were welcoming and helpful. The decor attention to detail is delightful. Real plants, library nook, art deco lamps and the beautiful verandah looking out to the bay made this hotel a memorable place to stay. I'd stay here again.

Cons:

We couldnt cast to the TV. A minor issue only..

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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samantha couple au
8
Great art deco town and highly recommend this hotel
Pros:

Love the uniqueness and amazing location on the beach
Highly recommend staying in a suite. Amazing

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
S
Stephan solo_traveller de
10
Napier's finest
Pros:

Traditional option in Napier, highly recommended

Cons:

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2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Meeyoung couple us
9
Great location
Pros:

Great location, interesting art deco architecture, lots of street parking in the area although the hotel did not have parking

Cons:

Small room

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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jodi couple nz
10
Art Deco delight!
Pros:

Gorgeous art deco hotel, lots of character. Loved the upstairs terrace.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Lisa-Marie couple au
10
A great, immersive experience in the Art Deco style and architecture.
Pros:

The whole hotel has remained authentic, from the front door to the room, to the decor throughout. There is even a wireless, playing vintage music in the reception. Our room had opening windows that allowed fresh air in and in warmer weather it would be nice to sit on the upper floor’s outdoor patio. The room, bedding and facilities were great and we would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to experience Art Deco up close. The location is excellent also for accessing Marine Parade walks, the museum, information centre, as well as the main downtown area. Highly recommend the guided walking tour also.

Cons:

The only thing that let the whole experience down, was the service at the hotel’s restaurant. It was slow and the food options, although seemed to be good, could go up a notch … we also ate at The Central Fire Station, down the road and couldn’t fault that as an alternative.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
J
Jane solo_traveller nz
8
Great place to stay I will be back
Pros:

Nice decor, excellent location, friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
M
Michelle family_with_children nz
10
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
M
mic_nic extended_group nz
10
Pros:

Fabulous place to stay. Very central, staff very helpful.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Dave_richbeagle solo_traveller au
10
Great would stay there again
Pros:

Great location, clean with eating options downstairs. Wonderful first floor shared balcony.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Nuala couple nz
8
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
M
Marten Stephano couple de
8
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Susanne solo_traveller at
10
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lage, sehr freundliches Personal, sehr schönes Zimmer, es hat alles gepasst. Gerne wieder!

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
M
monika solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Sehr schön

Cons:

Unfreundliches Restaurant

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
E
Elana couple us
8
very nice
Pros:

food

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
T
Tim couple au
8
Great fun
Pros:

Location and Heritage . Character and style.

Cons:

Very dark, needs brighter lights.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
10
Pros:

The hotel is an architectural wonder and the staff were extremely polite, helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay here again.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Christian couple at
8
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal vom Check in bis zum Check out!
Die Lage an der Meerpromende
Bemerkenswertes Hotel Design.

Cons:

Das Zimmer (superior mit kingsize Bett) war doch sehr klein; das Badezimmer ist tatsächlich schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber es war sehr sauber!

2026-04-15 via Nuitee