Napier Apartments

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Apartment accommodation in Napier is great for travellers who do not want to go without the conveniences of home, and want to be handy to local amenities, visitor services and attractions. Apartment accommodation is a popular option for travellers who like to cook their own meals and have the benefit of private laundry facilities, all in comfortable, homely surroundings. Apartments offer full kitchen facilities (fridge, stove, microwave and cooking utensils), a private bathroom, laundry facilities and secure car parking. Many apartments also have Sky TV and DVD and CD players, and some apartments offer extra on-site facilities such as a library, barbecue, swimming pool, spa and gym. Depending on the type of apartment, internet access may also be available. For longer stays, apartment accommodation is ideal as they often have great long-term rates, and offer the privacy and space of your own home.

Napier: In 1931 a massive earthquake (7.8 on the Richter scale) nearly obliterated the city of Napier. As a result, many buildings were demolished and rebuilt in the architectural style of the times - Art Deco, Spanish Mission and Stripped Classical. Today Napier has one of the most outstanding collections of 1930s architecture in the world - influenced heavily by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Chicago School. The Art Deco Walk is a permanent attraction, and each February Napier hosts an Art Deco Weekend - a not-too-serious celebration of the 1930s. Napier has a busy port and large amounts of frozen meat, wool, pulp and timber are shipped from here. There are many cafes within walking distance of Napier's central city area and a walk along Marine Parade where there are many amusements (a marine park, mini-golf, swimming pools, roller blading, bumper boats and miniature racing cars) is a pleasant way to start or end the day. Napier's iconic statue 'Pania of the Reef' is sometimes compared to Copenhagen's Little Mermaid. Accommodation is abundant in Napier and the surrounding area and ranges from luxury to budget; hotels, self-catering apartments, motels and lodges (some with restaurants), homestay; holiday parks and motor camps with self-catering units, budget cabins and campsites. There is also a beachfront youth hostel for backpackers. Families and groups welcome at most establishments; seasonal and group discounts may apply.