Napier

Criterion Hotel has a long history. One of the most beautiful buildings in the city is located right in downtown, just steps from the promenade and the beach. This is a budget backpacker`s lodging. We had a small room, simply furnished. Shower and toilet were in the hallway. A large communal kitchen is available for tourists staying here. You can cook a dinner. A simple breakfast of cereal, sandwich and tea-coffee is included in the price. On the ground floor there were also a bar and a resta... Read more

As was told in their advertisement, Criterion backpackers guesthouse is located in the most photographed building of Napier town. I can confirm it. The building is really remarkable and ideally situated on the central street of Napier, close to the ocean beach. Our room was very small and had a washbasin. Toilets and showers were in a corridor. Furnishing is very simple and old. Hotel provides light self-service breakfast for their guests in the morning and in other time guests are free to u... Read more