About Bluewater Hotel

Bluewater Hotel is on West Quay in Ahuriri, the marina precinct on the northern edge of Napier. The hotel sits directly above the working harbour — fishing boats, waterfront cafes, and the Ahuriri estuary walkway are all on the doorstep.

Ahuriri has its own character: a working waterfront that has grown into a dining and social strip without losing its maritime texture. Bait buckets and forklifts share the quay edge with outdoor tables and coffee cups. The light over the water changes through the day, and by late afternoon the harbour takes on a settled quality that makes the outdoor decks worthwhile.

From the hotel, the flat foreshore path connects to Marine Parade and Napier's Art Deco quarter without needing a car — the city's heritage architecture is reachable on foot or by a short drive around Bluff Hill.

Bluewater offers thirteen room types — from compact studios for solo and couple travellers through to two- and three-bedroom apartments, a group lodge sleeping twelve, distinctive round-house rooms, and an accessible studio on the ground floor.

The mix means most guest configurations have a room that fits: couples looking for a King-bed studio with marina views, families who need separate sleeping rooms and a full kitchen, groups wanting to stay under one roof, or travellers with accessibility requirements. Top-floor apartments have private balconies directly above the marina. The round building offers a different character entirely. Ground-floor rooms suit guests who prefer not to use stairs.

All room types are available to browse and book direct through this site.

Water Bar is the on-site restaurant and bar at street level on West Quay — open to hotel guests and Ahuriri locals. It is a relaxed waterfront venue with marina views, somewhere to have a meal, a drink, or an easy catch-up without leaving the property.

The bar sits squarely within the West Quay dining culture — a public venue as much as a hotel amenity. It looks out over the same harbour that everyone else on the strip is watching. Current hours and menus are confirmed directly by the hotel team.

The hotel's position in Ahuriri keeps the wider region within easy reach. Hawke's Bay Airport is a short drive away. Napier Art Deco, Marine Parade, and the National Aquarium are close. Hawke's Bay wine country, Te Mata Peak, and Cape Kidnappers are all reachable within a comfortable half-day.

Ahuriri itself provides everything for a self-contained stay — the waterfront strip, cafes, and Pandora Pond are on the doorstep. Guests who want to range further into the region can do so without backtracking: the hotel is on the northern edge of the city, close to the main routes south into wine country and north along the coast.