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The County Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Marine Parade

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Experience the vibrant atmosphere of The County Hotel, a luxury hotel revitalized in 2021 and situated near Marine Parade. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, indulge in fine dining at the restaurant or unwind with a good book from the library. With dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff on hand, guests can simply relax.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Self parking
  • Meeting rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $99
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2

Why we love this property

Art deco masterpiece
Step into a luxury hotel with art deco architecture and curated decor. The historical district setting adds to its distinctive charm.
Curated sleep experience
Premium beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and blackout drapes for restful sleep. Bathrobes add comfort while minibars complete these curated rooms.

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, books

Luxury Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
12 Browning Street, Napier, 4001

What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Napier Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • War Memorial Conference Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Spa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art Deco Masonic Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rogue Hop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Napier - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The County Hotel

When you stay at The County Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Marine Parade and Art Deco Trust. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Churchills Restaurant Bar, which serves international cuisine and is open for dinner. This luxurious hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of MTG Hawke's Bay Museum and War Memorial Conference Center.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Secured uncovered onsite self parking (NZD 15.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

What to do

  • Public winery tours
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1908
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Reception hall
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Churchills Restaurant Bar - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 65.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.5 percent

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 55.0 per day

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs NZD 15.00 per day with in/out privileges
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

County Hotel
County Hotel Napier
County Napier
Hotel County
The County Hotel Hotel
The County Hotel Napier
The County Hotel Hotel Napier

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The County Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The County Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs NZD 15.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The County Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. There's a charge of NZD 65.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The County Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals and hunting.

Are there restaurants at or near The County Hotel?

Yes, Churchills Restaurant Bar offers international cuisine.

Does The County Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.

What's the area around The County Hotel like?

The County Hotel is located near Napier Beach in Napier South, a short 2-minute walk from Marine Parade and 2 minutes' walk from War Memorial Conference Center.

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Reviews

The County Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
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Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Wonderful room. Whole hotel has a beautiful deco ambience. Very relaxing.
John, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely staff and very charactfull property
Anthony, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely period rooms, clean and modern amenities. Friendly, attentive staff and a lovely tradition of complementary port in the library An excellent location. Our second visit and it didn’t not disappoint in any way.
Virginia Leslie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property. Will definitely stay there again if in Napier.
Dennis, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great historic hotel with lots of character. Our room was very comfortable and well decorated. The hotel is wonderfully quiet but perfectly located to explore Napier. A nice touch was the decanter of port in the library which you can help yourself to before bedtime.
Adrian, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff lovely.
Wendy Hunt and Ross, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay with lovely staff, super convenient and nice yesteryear charm
Grant, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is the ideal art deco experience in the Art Deco Capital of the world. The room was excellent and the bed super comfortable. We especially loved taking port in the library with our fellow guests each evening. 5 stars
Phil, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great original building, so close to town. Fantastic service.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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Graham, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice rooms and friendly staff. Five stars. I asked them why Expedia couldn’t cancel one of my three rooms after an erroneous booking online (called within 12 hours to fix, still 5 weeks from our stay). Was told that “we can’t cancel - only Expedia can.” Got the same story from Expedia “we can’t cancel without hotel approval”). Expedia claims they called twice and cancel was denied. Hotel says they never called. One star. SOMEONE IS LYING. Zero stars. Parking fee is added if you have a vehicle. Three stars. Location is great - near many venues and restaurants. Four stars.
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The room was nice and clean but the bathroom is fully tiled with no heat so it was freezing. This would be fine in summer but definitely not in winter
Hayden, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Love the old world charm of this hotel.
Delwyn, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was a lovely hotel qith old fashion decor thatvwas well appointed.
jane, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old hotel

Beautiful hotel in centre of Napier, stayed twice before always wonderful..especially having a balcony to just relax on and the library with complimentary port.
Judith, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great older hotel - a bit tired in some regards, but a friendly, professional staff clearly makes it work.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent preservation of historic bank turned into hotel. Kept the charming Victorian elements in this Art Deco city. Excellent restaurant (Curchill) with very good wine list.
Kevin D, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I have stayed at the County 8 - 9 times since 2009. Lovely art deco style hotel. Outstanding meals (try the lamb rump). Staff are just great. Angela is just the most welcoming and friendly hotel owner you will ever meet. Hotel is in the heart of the Napier CBD and across the road from the Marine Parade. Great secure parking across the street. Unbeatable.
Alan, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Building itself was in keeping with the town history art nouveau style , we spent just the one night on a Monday, which meant there were not many amenities regarding the hotel as they only open the restaurant leading into the weekend and booking in is strictly between 10 am and 4:00pm with somebody managing the front desk, or you have to phone to get somebody to let you in. We were a bit concerned that the hotel was unmanned overnight, it might not have been but that's what it felt like. The room itself was very nice and clean; there wasn't any view other than the alleyway below and the rooftops of the business cross the way. When we were going to bed we found out that the headboard was not properly attached to the bed which meant moving the bed away from the wall and the towel rail in the bathroom fell off when reaching for the towel. We wanted to report this so we went back to the hotel after having our breakfast just after 10:00 and waited to the quarter past but the front door was never opened and we could see that somebody was waiting to get in, as we had a long drive ahead of us, we had to leave without Informing the hotel of the above. Would I stay again probably not.
JOHN, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The manager and the cleaning staff were all super friendly and helpful. Excellent location smack bang in the main part of Napier. Parking just across the road. Tciked lots of boxes.
Euan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a centrally located hotel, with lovely elegant rooms that are warm and welcoming. Unfortunately, the hotel cafe was closed for renovations whilst I was trying. But there are plenty of alternatives within a block or two walking distance.
Aaron, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

The room was stuffy and very hot. The air con was not working correctly. I was moved to another room. I encountered the same problem in this room. I was told that “it was a hot day”. I drew their attention that it was only 22° outside and the room was set at 17° and it was much much hotter. I was then moved to a much smaller room and assured that the air-conditioner was brand-new which indeed it did seem to be. This room however was very small, had a tiny window and was facing the baking afternoon and the bathroom was like an oven. On stretching out on the bed the old headboard clattered as it was not fixed to the wall. I thought I’d make a cup of coffee to find that there was only instant coffee, and no coffee pod machine. There was no curtain above the bathroom let alone any blackout curtains. This establishment brands itself as a Napier‘s finest five star. I had booked and paid for three nights, but was so tired and had become so disillusioned that this hotel would not be able to resolve the problem despite doing their best, and I had wasted so much time I checked out and found another hotel nearby, which was efficient, cool, and with a lovely sea breeze and view. Overall the experience was wanting, the place seemed very very empty and desolate. If you like the old character and history, it may be of interest to you, but it lacks the basic amenities for any hotel let alone one that brands itself five star.
Johann, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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Luis, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A superb location, and a beautiful historic building. Add to that a very comfortable room and great hospitality, and they have a winning formula. This is a boutique hotel, that doesn’t have every service (eg: breakfasts) but they are very transparent on that, and helpful about finding those amenities. Angela was a wonderful host! And you feel like you’re living in a 1930s Napier art deco world!
Michael, 2-night trip