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The city of Bach Napier

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Outlook from balcony
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Breakfast area
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

The city of Bach Napier

Something a little different here for the discerning back packer / traveler / holiday maker / tourist who wants to be in the heart of the city, but away from the traffic and not pay a fortune. This funky, compact little property will tick a lot of your boxes.

This thoughtfully appointed studio apartment is downstairs to the owner's home, but is very private. It is light and bright with gorgeous morning sun and a lovely city / sea-scape from the private balcony.

Stroll to all of Napier inner-city cafes, shops, weekend markets, Ocean Spa pool complex, and the many attractions of Marine Parade (2 minutes walk). Perfectly situated for Art Deco events being directly opposite Napier's Cathedral and 1 minute walk to Hastings and Tennyson Streets.

Not suitable for young children or anyone with physical disabilities / mobility issues, as the access is somewhat steep with stairs and no disabled access.

NB: Bed is a standard double only due to configuration of the room.
Special conditions:
$500pw April to October.


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* Smoking permitted outside only
* Property not suitable for young children or anyone with physical disabilities due to path / steps

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Napier

Located in Napier, this condo is in the city centre. Municipal Theatre and MTG Hawke's Bay Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market and Hastings City Growers Market. Faraday Centre and National Aquarium of New Zealand are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Map
Napier City, Napier

What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Napier Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Napier Soundshell - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • War Memorial Conference Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Spa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Fire Station Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Baked By Central Fire Station - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Art Deco Masonic Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The city of Bach Napier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The city of Bach Napier?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The city of Bach Napier on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The city of Bach Napier?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The city of Bach Napier?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The city of Bach Napier?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The city of Bach Napier located?

Located in Napier South, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Daily Telegraph Building, Municipal Theatre and Art Deco Trust. MTG Hawke's Bay Museum and Pania of the Reef are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing little place!

Super cute, clean and comfortable place for up to two people! My partner and I could recommend this place more if you are looking for somewhere really close to city, 2-5 minute walk for any restaurant or shops. Parking is also a major bonus! 10/10 will be rebooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location

Very close to the town and the beach. Nevertheless, it was nice and quiet. Small and quirky (in a good sense).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work related

Good for single person,good price for a week
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

City Bach

Fun, functional, little place in a great city location. It is quirky, compact, ideal for a single or a couple who want to check out the Napier vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

amy f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location, close to town and walking tracks. Took me a few minutes to workout the bath entrance is from street near carpark as taxi dropped me at backpackers next door & Google maps wasn't much help, but once I looked up I was sorted. Had all I needed small dwelling nice and quiet, lovely stay thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky pad

Super-handy to the Napier seashore, CBD and highlights like the MTG Art Gallery. Yes, it's small but has everything a couple needs for a few nights, especially including parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven and Nicola E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gem in Napier

I had booked this for my Dad to stay in for his trip to Napier while he was visiting from the UK. He thought that it was an excellent location as it was near to Marine Parade so he could have a good walk. Would recommend it to others
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little pad in a top location

Cozy cottage with basic necessities in a great location. The access to the property is a bit of a challenge with a very rocky, steep and uneven path to the door.The cottage is very small and would be a tight fit for two people with luggage.Warm and comfortable and within easy walking distance of the city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location!

This small Bach is in a wonderful location. You are central to everything Napier offers. An early walk on Marine Parade to start your day and a delicious meal at Vinci's to end it all within walking distance. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and although compact it had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanaz N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central

The bach was central to everything we needed to do while in Napier
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Valmay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Central area in Napier

Not a good place for someone disabled or elderly I am a fit 75 year old but my son has a leg injury and is only 56 and he struggled otherwise nice setting opposite lovely cathedral .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved this quirky, cosy little pad.

This cleverly contrived little pad has an an inner city character that would appeal to those who want to stay in walking distance of the main street and the waterfront. An unexpected short cathedral bells concert one evening was a bonus. We liked the simplicity of having all the rented amenities close at hand. Intermittent faults of the iron and fridge were a bit of an inconvenience at the time and we reported these to the owner, who was responsive. Overall a happy experience and we may well try to return some time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A very nice Bach located in an excellent situation

We had a very pleasant stay. The “Bach” was perfect, very clean and very well outfitted. We were happy that we had chosen this property. The only small criticism we would have is perhaps the web site should note that access to the “Bach” may not be suitable for elderly or those with mobility issues. We are in our eighties and fit but found the access slightly difficult. Had it rained we would have had a problem. not be suitable for people with
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and great bach for a short stay

Fantastic communication with the owner and I'd recommend this cute little bach. Perfect for 1-2 people and it had everything I needed for a short stay in Napier with a great city location where you can easily walk to everything if needed. There is a bit of an incline to get to the bach but if this isn't a problem then there's no problem. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect when you just need a Bed and Bathroom

This is a cute wee studio room, that is unique. The room had what we needed and space to dress and enjoy a quiet pre-bed drink. It was clean and totally sufficient for our needs
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great central location

A great central location for a short stay in the Bay. Small and compact for two people and so close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Allan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great basic accom

Great location , basic , clean , affordable !! Will stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Crystina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location

Slight mix up in which property I had booked but was sorted promptly and communication was almost instant with replies and super helpful host. Loved the little bach I stayed in, very clean and tidy and amenities, wifi, cooking equipment etc supplied as well as extra bedding, towels and pillows. Great views on the balcony and good outdoor seating to enjoy the views and weather. BBQ supplied (didn’t use) but it’s an option for those who stay here. Tv works well and you can plug in Apple box or chrome cast if you bring it with HDMI cable. I just used the freeview channels. Heater and Fan supplied too. Water pressure not that strong but it’s enough to shower and wash hair fine. Loved the time I spent here (4 nights) and location perfect for walks into town and to waterfront, ocean spas, museum, and movies and a longer walk to aquarium. Highly recommend this accomodation, priced okay, but I did think I was upstairs in the flat instead of the Bach so thought I had a great deal for the price if that was so. But after moving downstairs into the Bach I did feel like I might have paid a little too much for the size etc. It comes with a free carpark, which is great as everywhere else you have to pay for a park in town. Once again loved the stay, location and would recommend to others. Just be aware of which part of the house you are booking for the price difference, as I didn’t know.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicky V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

Neat little place, amazing location right in the centre of town, so handy!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent inner city bedsit

Excellent location, small but well set up, tidy and excellent communication with owner who was very obliging. Deck and BBQ is an essential bonus given the place is of course quite small - but just what I needed. Mark
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away in the city

This place is tiny but completely adequate. It’s big drawcard is it’s location which is fabulous. It has car parking as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Being central we were able to walk to the water, the shops and some good eating places. We found City Bach very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

So handy to everything: beach front, shops, great eating places. Small, quirky bach feel. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

laura k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Good location & everything was handy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the location, so handy to the city, restaurants and also marine parade which we biked along both ways. Wonderful and safe. The city Bach is very reasonably priced and is very well equipped and clean and trendy. Quaint and cute. Reminded us of some of the places we stayed at Europe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by shelley woodham

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What makes this property unique

Off street parking available

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English
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