Kennedy Park Resort Napier, Napier - Reviews, Rooms Options & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

11 Storkey Street, Napier, New Zealand, 4110

Kennedy Park Resort Napier, situated in the scenic region of Hawke's Bay, offers an extensive range of accommodations over 5.7 hectares. Unique features include a heated pool complex surrounded by palm trees, making it an attractive retreat for families and groups. Its close proximity to Napier's vibrant culture and attractions enhances its appeal as a base for exploring the area. The resort stands out as Hawke’s Bay's largest accommodation provider, ensuring that guests have diverse options for their stay.

Location

Kennedy Park Resort is conveniently located just a short distance from Napier’s central tourist attractions, including the National Aquarium of New Zealand and Hawke’s Bay's stunning coastline. The resort is surrounded by lush parks and gardens, making it a peaceful retreat while being accessible for exploration of local wineries and cultural sites. Transport options include easy access to local roads, facilitating adventure around the beautiful Hawke's Bay region.

Rooms

The resort boasts an array of room types, including spacious two-bedroom villas, standard cabins, and studio motel units, catering to varying group sizes and needs. Many accommodations offer open plan living, kitchens, and access to outdoor decks. Some villas are specifically designed to be fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring inclusivity for all guests.

Eat & Drink

Storkey’s Restaurant & Bar provides guests with a wide range of dining options, from breakfast buffets to family-friendly dinner menus featuring classics like pizza and burgers. The restaurant also offers takeaway options for those looking to enjoy meals outdoors or in their accommodations. Additionally, the Park Cafe serves fresh coffee and light snacks, catering to a variety of tastes throughout the day.

Leisure & Business

The resort features a heated swimming pool complex, including a dedicated children's beach pool and paddling area, creating a family-friendly environment. Guests can also enjoy the jumping pillow, games room, and outdoor giant chess for entertainment. For those seeking relaxation, the resort's tropical gardens and playground provide ample space for leisure activities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

One-Bedroom Studio

Max:

4 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Studio

Max:

3 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Two-Bedroom Villa

Max:

5 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed

Garden view

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Heating

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Getting around

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City Center

Napier 1.1 mi

Airports

Napier (NPE) 4.8 mi

Bus

Bus stop 1.3 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spotless Rooms!

“The rooms were impeccably clean and modern, providing a comfortable environment with great soundproofing.” view full review

Heated Pool Fun!

“The heated pool was a hit with the kids, making our family stay enjoyable and nice.” view full review

On-site Restaurant

“Having an on-site restaurant was a good bonus; we’re excited to try it on our next visit.” view full review

Kids' Play Areas

“The hotel featured fantastic areas for kids to play, keeping them happily entertained throughout our stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Off-site parking lot
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Room service
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Board games
Children's menu
Children's pool
Children's play area
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Karaoke
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Shallow end

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

11 Storkey Street, Napier, New Zealand, 4110

Map view

11 Storkey Street, Napier, New Zealand, 4110

City landmarks

Aquarium

National Aquarium of New Zealand

1.4 mi

Latham Street

McLean Park

5100 ft

Zoo

The National Aquarium of NZ

1.4 mi

Marine Parade

1.3 mi

50 Lighthouse Rd

Bluff Hill Lookout

2.0 mi

Museums

MTG Hawke's Bay

1.5 mi

Marine Parade

Marine Parade Sea Wall

1.6 mi

2 Faraday Street

The Faraday Centre Hawke's Bay

1.2 mi

56 Marine Parade

Pania of the Reef Statue

1.6 mi

Tennyson St. and Emerson St.

Memorial Square Rooms

1.2 mi

Napier Spiritualist Church

2400 ft

Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

2500 ft

Garden

Botanical Gardens

1.4 mi

Nelson Park

3900 ft

Napier Church of Christ

2700 ft

Church

Te Pou Herenga Waka O Te Whakapono

2900 ft

Church

Waiapu Anglican Cathedral of St John the Evangelist

1.4 mi

City Rock Church

3100 ft

Garden

Kennedy Park Rose Garden

3500 ft

Garden

Sunken Gardens

1.4 mi

Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses

3400 ft

St Augustines Church

3500 ft

Napier Baptist Church

3500 ft

Saint Thomas More Catholic Church

3900 ft

John Staniford Studio

4000 ft

7 Tennyson Street Art Deco Trust

The Art Deco Trust

1.5 mi

Hawkes Bay Rugby

4100 ft

Church

Onekawa Bible Church

4200 ft

Faraday Centennial Museum

4200 ft

Clive Square

1.4 mi

Nearby

Church

Te Pou Herenga Waka O Te Whakapono

1800 ft

Restaurants

Rice Canteen

2800 ft

120 Kennedy Road Marewa

TGI Fryday

3000 ft

116 Kennedy Road Marewa

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience

82%

liked the resort and would come back again

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

6.6

Location

7.4

Service

7.0

Dining

5.0

Grayson

United Kingdom, March 2025

8.2/10

I had a lovely stay at this holiday park, with great facilities for the kids and a cozy atmosphere. The staff were helpful and the park felt safe for my children to play. However, I did experience some noise from the neighboring units, which was quite bothersome at times. Overall, it was good value for money, especially with the winter promotions available.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and clean, but I noticed some noise issues which made it hard to fully relax.

Service

9.0

The staff were wonderful and went out of their way to be helpful, especially when I needed a portacot.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient, offering a tidy environment with colorful lighting and plenty of activities for families.

Dining

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were excellent, with a heated pool and a playground that my kids absolutely loved.

Dennis

United Kingdom, January 2025

6.8/10

I had a great time at the resort, enjoying the clean and well-kept facilities, especially the playground and swimming pool for the kids. The camping area is exceptional, but unfortunately, we encountered noise issues in our ground floor unit that made our stay a bit uncomfortable. Overall, it's a fantastic place with a lot to offer families, but do keep in mind the potential noise if you're on the ground floor.

Rooms

6.0

We had a ground floor room that was unfortunately too noisy for a good night's sleep. The noise from above was quite disruptive, and even though I requested a room change, there weren’t other available options.

Service

6.0

I found the service to be a bit lacking, especially in terms of responsiveness to our requests about noise issues. However, the management did seem caring about the feedback.

Location

8.0

The resort is tucked away from the hustle and bustle, making it feel family-friendly and inviting. It's also just a short walk from town and the esplanade.

Dining

5.0

I didn’t dine at the cafe this time, so I can't comment on the food directly.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities are fantastic, with plenty of activities for kids, a refreshing swimming pool, and laundry amenities. It’s a clean and tidy environment, perfect for families.

Ricky

United Kingdom, November 2024

7.2/10

We had a nice stay at the resort, enjoying the recently renovated holiday unit with comfortable beds and a clean bathroom. The location was a bit far from town but it was peaceful and the resort was not busy during our off-season visit. On the downside, we experienced noise from a nearby party one evening, and some amenities could use improvement. Overall, it was a good value for money, especially in the off-season.

Rooms

8.0

The holiday unit was clean, spacious, and recently renovated, with comfortable beds. However, the noise from a nearby party was a bit bothersome.

Service

7.0

The service was decent with friendly staff, though we didn't have much need for additional assistance during our stay.

Location

6.0

The resort is a bit out of the main center of town, which offered a quiet environment, though it made it less convenient for walking into town.

Dining

Facilities

8.0

Facilities were well-maintained and offered various equipment for children, providing a safe area for play.

Jake

United Kingdom, October 2024

6.0/10

We had a family holiday at this resort, which had its ups and downs. The unit was clean and provided a modern kitchenette, but it lacked space and comfort for our family of six. The property has fantastic family-friendly activities, but the on-site restaurant felt overpriced. Overall, I’d consider returning but would prefer a larger villa for more room to relax.

Rooms

6.0

The deluxe en-suite unit was tidy and modern, but extremely compact with no lounge area to relax.

Service

6.0

Service was decent, although we found the on-site restaurant to be overpriced for what we received.

Location

7.0

The resort is secure with some good family activities surrounding it, making it well-suited for kids.

Dining

5.0

The on-site restaurant was overpriced, we found better value in takeaways instead.

Facilities

7.0

The family activities like big chess and a jumping pillow were a hit with the kids, but the pool was too shallow for adults.

Stella

United Kingdom, October 2024

6.8/10

We enjoyed our family holiday at the resort, finding it to be tidy and modern with great family activities on-site. The unit we stayed in was a bit too compact for our liking, and while the facilities were excellent, the dining experience was lacking due to high prices. Overall, we had a good stay but would prefer a larger unit next time.

Rooms

6.0

The unit was tidy and clean, with a modern kitchenette and comfortable beds, but very compact with no lounge space.

Service

7.0

The security was good, and check-in was efficient, but there was a bit of a miss on room servicing during our stay.

Location

8.0

The resort was great for families, with excellent activities and easy parking, but we had some noise concerns that were managed well.

Dining

5.0

The on-site restaurant was overpriced for what it offered, and I recommend looking for takeaways instead.