Questions, answered

There are thirteen room types: compact studios, twin rooms, two- and three-bedroom apartments, the distinctive round-house rooms, a twelve-bed group lodge, and an accessible ground-floor studio.

Some do. The marina-view room types are mostly on the upper floors, and ground-floor rooms either have a partial outlook or no view. Each room page states its honest view; phone the team to confirm if the outlook matters to you.

Yes. The Ground Floor Accessible Studio has step-free access, an accessible bathroom, and wider doorways. Please phone the hotel to confirm your specific access needs before booking.

Yes. The Lodge sleeps up to twelve in single beds, and the Three Bedroom Apartments suit larger families. Phone the team to arrange a group booking.

Water Bar, the on-site restaurant and bar, sits at street level on West Quay. There is also mini-golf on the grounds, free Wi-Fi, and on-site parking. Hours and venue details are confirmed by the hotel.

Water Bar handles food and drink on site, at street level on West Quay. Phone for today’s hours and menu.

Yes. Free on-site parking is available for guests. Phone ahead if you are arriving in a larger vehicle so the team can help with space.

Send an availability request through this site, or phone reception on +64 6 835 8668, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm; weekends and public holidays are phone service. Booking direct means dealing with the team who know the rooms.

Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 10am. Phone reception to arrange an early arrival or a late departure where possible.

Cancellation and deposit terms are confirmed at the time of booking. If your plans change, phone the team as early as you can.

Bluewater is at 10 West Quay, Ahuriri, on the marina precinct on the northern edge of Napier. It is about ten minutes from Napier Airport and eight minutes from the Art Deco quarter.

The Ahuriri waterfront is on the doorstep, with Marine Parade, the National Aquarium, and the Art Deco quarter close by. Hawke’s Bay wine country, Te Mata Peak, and Cape Kidnappers are all within a relaxed half-day.