4.8★
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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Summary
- Bedroom 1: Super King
- Bedroom 2: Queen
- Bedroom 3: Queen x 1, Single x 1
- Bedroom 4: Single
- Bathroom 1 with: Toilet, Hand Basin, Shower, Towel Rail
- Bathroom 2 with: Toilet, Hand Basin, Shower
- Free Wifi, Freeview TV
- Fridge & Freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Oven, Hobs
- Heat Pump, Air Conditioning, Hairdryer
- Iron & Board, Clothes Airer, Tumble Dryer, Washing Machine
- Tennis Court, Garden Table and Chairs, BBQ
- Parking
- Boat Parking
- Sorry, no smoking
Linen
Our linen service will provide all sheets, pillowcases, towels, bath mats, and tea towels for your stay. We’ll also make up the beds for you prior to arrival and strip them down after your departure. Pillows and duvets are provided at the property.
The property
Central City Gem is perfectly positioned in the heart of Napier, placing you within easy walking distance of the city's vibrant cafés, restaurants, shops, and famous Art Deco attractions. Less than a 10-minute stroll to the town centre and under 15 minutes to the beautiful waterfront, this spacious holiday home is the ideal base for your next Hawke’s Bay getaway. Bright, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed, Central City Gem offers plenty of room for families and groups to relax and enjoy quality time together. The generous lounge provides a comfortable space to unwind after a day of exploring, while the open living areas create a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you arrive. With four well-appointed bedrooms, this home comfortably accommodates up to eight guests, ensuring everyone has space to spread out and make themselves at home. During the warmer months, step outside and enjoy the elevated second-floor deck, a perfect spot for your morning coffee, a quiet afternoon in the sunshine, or classic Kiwi alfresco dining with family and friends. Tennis enthusiasts will love having access to a large tennis court, offering a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a friendly match and make the most of your holiday. Napier is renowned for its stunning Art Deco architecture, beautiful coastal scenery, wineries, and vibrant food scene. Spend your days exploring the Marine Parade waterfront, visiting local boutiques, or sampling the region's world-class food and wine. If you're visiting over the weekend, be sure to stop by the popular Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market to pick up fresh local produce and artisan treats. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a getaway with friends, or a base to explore everything Hawke's Bay has to offer, Central City Gem delivers comfort, convenience, and an unbeatable central location. Your Napier escape starts here.
Please note that guests are welcome to use the tennis courts if they bring their own rackets and balls.
About the location
A central suburb of Napier, Bluff Hill is conveniently located and has the best view in town. After the 1931 earthquake, Napier was beautifully rebuilt in distinct Art Deco style architecture, making it the Art Deco hub of New Zealand. Nearby visitor attractions include wine tours, the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers and the National Aquarium of New Zealand. All of our Bluff Hill holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
- Top rated
- Most recent
61 Customer Review(s)
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Nirav 
“Excellent service and great location and excellent property”
- Nirav, December 2018 -
Denis “Well appointed property, excellent for large groups ( we were 8) everything we wanted.”
- Denis, November 2019Maria “Big house, lots of space for everyone , highly recommend”
- Maria, March 2021Donna “This property is an absolute gem.”
So much room So modern and clean. Tennis court is fantastic. Would absolute recommend. Irene and Mark
- Donna, March 2021Catherine “All the important things were excellent.”
Clean, spacious and good shower pressure
- Catherine, February 2021Katie “Great property in great location, super friendly neighbours, huge spaces and great for groups.”
- Katie, January 2021Rowena “The property was lovely, clean and modern.”
Irene was wonderful to deal with. Lots of space inside and out and great parking facilities too. Close walking distance to town. Would definitely recommend staying here.
- Rowena, November 2020Rochelle “The property was amazing beautiful views and a chance to relax with my family”
- Rochelle, October 2020Kashika “I stayed here for 2 days and it was beautiful.”
Amazing property, amazing view would definitely recommend it. If you are going in winters, it is a pretty warm house except the office room. The extra tennis rackets in the house was a bonus. The pics definitely do not do justice for the house.
- Kashika, July 2020Piki “Lovely home, felt comfortable that we extended our stay.”
- Piki, May 2020Gaye “This house is perfect for up to six people, particularly if they like to cook and BBQ.”
The view of the CBD and waterfront is stunning and the surrounding suburb full of interest. It is only a few minutes walk to the centre of Napier City if fit. For anyone with mobility issues a car is essential but once inside the house they can live on the main floor in great comfort.
- Gaye, February 2020Lilian “Beautiful home, 100% recommend”
- Lilian, February 2020Melissa “Great accommodation for larger group of people with a helpful liaison and amazing facilities with simple handover instructions.”
- Melissa, January 2020Debbie “A really lovely property and great location so close to the town centre.”
It was very clean and nicely furnished, we enjoyed our time there.
- Debbie, January 2020Sharyn “Lovely house, plenty of room for our family of 7.”
House is kept in immaculate condition and so handy to the centre of napier. Tennis court was a bonus that gave us a bit of exercise after a long drive. Would definitely recommend.
- Sharyn, October 2019Carolyn “Lovely property, exactly like advertised.”
Good location and facilities.
- Carolyn, May 2026Nga “What an amazing place to stay, so relaxing and perfect for what we needed.”
We were so well taken care of.
- Nga, September 2019Lisa “A very nice home.”
Very Spacious and comfortable. Wonderful for a family holiday.
- Lisa, July 2019YUNJU “This property is a real gem as it is.”
Location is great and all things are tidy. Me and my family would definitely recommend and hopefully want to visit again.
- YUNJU, July 2019Carolyn “Wonderful comfy beds, great showers and everything you need - even a tennis court.”
Perfect for a break for a large family or a group of friends.
- Carolyn, June 2019Sue “This holiday home is in a great location to Napier CBD 10 minutes down hill and fifteen back!”
Home is well equipped with everything a large group would need. It's was all high quality from the glasses to the white fluffy towels. Thank you
- Sue, May 2019Janene “Central City Gem was a lovely home away from home for our family, all of whom were brought back to Hawkes Bay for our family matriarch's unveiling, a year after her passing.”
While seven of us stayed in the home, other family members were staying in and around Napier and Hastings and this location gave us a perfect base to easily visit with everyone, and for us to decamp to. The tennis court was a nice surprise too and made for some fun for adults and children alike. We would happily stay here again.
- Janene, April 2019Kathryn “This property is a real gem.”
It’s a comfortable clean large home that was perfect for 5 single people to stay in while we attended a conference in Napier. So close to the city and conference centre
- Kathryn, March 2019Carol “Didn't notice garage need to be booked for use, but it still got a enough parking place outside.”
- Carol, March 2019Hi Carol! Yes, as the garage is not shown as available on the listing it is not available for guest use. If you are looking for a house with a garage, please keep an eye out for this in the amenity list. Bachcare
Alesha “The name says it all - a real gem.”
Beautifully furnished, clean and so quiet. The tennis court was great fun. The little touches of nice soap, shower gel etc were really appreciated.
- Alesha, February 2019Paula “A fantastic stay in a wonderful place.”
Great location, comfy beds, well equipped kitchen, tennis court and games to keep the kids busy. Air con was welcome for a hot summer stay. Photos don't do it justice!
- Paula, February 2019Amy “Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.”
The house has been beautiful renovated to a high standard and spec. It is situated 5 minutes walk from town down a bush track in a beautiful suburb. We will be back for sure.
- Amy, January 2019GDPR “The property was very lovely; the photos do not do it justice.”
The house is very homely, has had a very recent renovation, and is everything that we could have asked for. We had a great time there and it was so good to have somewhere that we could relax in, rather than feeling as though we needed to go out every night.
- GDPR, December 2018Natline “Loved our stay, lovely and tidy.”
Great instructions, clear communication. We would definitely recommend to others.
- Natline, April 2021Michelle “Great property for a group of friends, heaps of space and a nice big kitchen.”
We enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the tennis court having our evening drinks. Stunning views from upstairs. Would definitely recommend!
- Michelle, April 2021Karen “Fabulous place to stay”
- Karen, June 2021Kimberley “We had a wonderful stay and really enjoyed our time here - beautiful location with a short walk into town, lovely spacious house and great facilities with being able to enjoy a bit of tennis (when the weather allowed!”
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- Kimberley, January 2023Cam “Amazing!”
- Cam, October 2025Emil Jovel “Absolutely so recommended to stay my kids love it so close to the shop and beach ...”
Absolutely so recommended to stay my kids love it so close to the shop and beach so spacious for a family to stay definitely we will come back
- Emil Jovel, September 2025Helen “Absolutely amazing property!”
All you could need for your stay and so comfortable. Would suggest a blind on the office/single bed room - we had someone sleep in that room that could have been awkward.
- Helen, October 2024Betsy “We had a lovely stay at Central City Gem, wonderful views, very spacious house.”
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others
- Betsy, April 2024Julia “Amazing space - great for small and large groups.”
Lots of space. We travelled with a 2 & 5 year old and it was great to have ample lounge space and lots of bedrooms to play in and spread out. Also had whanau over for dinners while we were here, so was amazing. Great location, close to the Iron Maori course.
- Julia, November 2023Lianne “We booked this accommodation for 7 adults to attend a family wedding in Napier.”
The property was large and spacious, the beds were comfortable and it had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely book again.
- Lianne, October 2023Gay “Ngā mihi for the opportunity to stay in your lovely home.”
We had a great time, but all too short. Our whānau/family ranged over 3 generations, my daughter, her husband, my 2 sons and 2 of the grandchildren (11 & 4) myself and my partner (grandparents). The home was very comfortable for all of us although the downstairs bedrooms were a little cool at night (plenty of extra duvets and blankets though and we are in winter). We all enjoyed a whole morning of tennis in the sunshine and walked to town, including Miss 4, down the walkway nearby. Recommend 'Lick This' for a good walk to the waterfront and a lovely icecrem treat. The views from this home are amazing and all amenities were well maintained and high end quality. Just a wee note, the lock box number was incorrect and neighbour sorted it out for us. Overall, we loved our stay and highly recommend it to other families.
- Gay, July 2023Christine “Awesome house for big groups and good parking considering its on the hill.”
Having three toilets was a winner with our large group. We stayed as our daughters had their school ball and her and her friends got ready at the house.
- Christine, July 2023Inia “Awesome property, great views and plenty of space to spread out”
- Inia, June 2023Shaheeda “Great house.”
Very spacious. Loved the location. Driving up the hill. It was an experience in itself for the kids. The kids didn't want to leave the property. :)
- Shaheeda, December 2022Nileshni “We loved our 2 day stay.”
Was very spacious and clean. Bonus was the tennis court which we enjoyed. Nothing to complain about. Everything was there
- Nileshni, January 2023Kun “Very pleasantly surprised accommodation experience, great location, clean, ...”
Very pleasantly surprised accommodation experience, great location, clean, comfortable and quiet house, excellent tennis court, will come again next time~
- Kun, December 2022Matt “We absolutely loved the property, this will be our go to place to stay in the bay.”
Excellent location, only a few mins to town. Great space for large group of family and friends (we had family of four, a couple, plus another friend and there was plenty of room). We loved the tennis court and spent a lot of our four day weekend on here. The only suggestion is to have a more glass ware, such as water and wine glasses. We were a bit thirsty from all the tennis!
- Matt, November 2022Stuart “Awesome home for our short break.”
- Stuart, October 2022Diane “Very roomy for a big family, loved the use of the tennis court.”
Modern home with a great lay out.
- Diane, November 2021Abbie “Such an amazing spacious home.”
Our legs family stayed here for a week over summer and it was perfect for us. The tennis court was a lovely addition too. Highly recommend this property. Has everything you need and it was lovely and clean when we arrived.
- Abbie, December 2021Grant “Great house, large open spaces and comfy beds, very close to the main town.”
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.
- Grant, February 2022Karen “We were very impressed with this property and had a great stay.”
We enjoyed the spaciousness, comfort, warmth, and cleanliness of this lovely gem. The close proximity to the CBD and good parking added to its appeal. Will definitely use again.
- Karen, October 2022Tracey “We stayed in Napier for a family birthday surprise, accomodation exceeded our expectations .”
Wad lovely and warm , large living areas , so clean and tidy . Well worth the stay . Thank you .
- Tracey, October 2022Megan “We had an absolutely wonderful time at this property.”
Warm, spacious and delightful Napier views. Lovely linen in all the bedrooms. We will definitely be keen to stay again.
- Megan, May 2022Joy “Close to town, very very nice, warm and comfortable.”
Great tennis court.
- Joy, August 2022Kaye “Great spot for a few days in Napier”
- Kaye, November 2023Anne Marie “Great stay.”
House was perfect for our group of 60year old long time friends. The only downside was the lack of basics such as teabags, pepper, gas for the bbq, ground coffee. We had to buy more dishwasher tablets and toilet paper. Would be good if bachcare checked these things before guests arrived. The house is fabulous otherwise and we hope to return with our family.
- Anne Marie, September 2022Mieke “Clean and tidy property well maintained in a great location”
- Mieke, October 2021Sarah “Beautiful home to stay at, Highly recommend, very clean and tidy and well priced.”
A couple of things: no dish liquid for washing dishes and the tennis rackets were broken, but these are very miner. Thank you so much for offering such lovely accommodation
- Sarah, October 2022Trevor “Great property.”
Close to city and well presennted. Tennis court a great bonus.
- Trevor, February 2020Racheal “Good Stay but lacked some essentials like flannels.”
The heating was pre set which made the house cold at times. Overall it was a good stay with most things needed there.
- Racheal, June 2026Lisa “We enjoyed our stay in 2022 we thought wonderful, we will book again for 2023.”
We did so that same weekend before we left the property. When 2023 rolled around, Gabrielle messed things up. We tried to get a refund for our non-stay, and then things went a bit awry. After the debacle of asking for a refund because we couldn't get to Napier on the original planned day due to Cyclone Gabrielle. The 'act of God' clause didn't seem to apply in this situation. Never mind that the road was closed and there wouldn't have been power even if we could have made it through. We were offered a rebooking, and we wanted to book for Art Deco the following year. The booking was confirmed by the person i was speaking to. I waited to get an email confirmation, and when this didn't come through, I rang again. Mmmm, I was very politely told that our booking didn't go through because someone else had booked it for more than the two nights that we had requested. We had to find another weekend that suited our group because we were told that BC would not hold credit. And we were charged more money for the booking and cleaning! BachCare, you run a dodgy practice, and you caused a lot of angst in a difficult time. Pick up your act and look after your customers!
- Lisa, April 2023Phillip “We had a great holiday here.”
A great house with ample room for all the family to spread out, relax and enjoy. It was so conveniently located to Napier central and the extra bonus was having the tennis court.
- Phillip, December 2020Useful information - FAQs
How many guests can sleep at Central City Gem - Napier Holiday Home?
Central City Gem - Napier Holiday Home accommodates up to 8 guests across 4 bedrooms.
Is Central City Gem - Napier Holiday Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Central City Gem - Napier Holiday Home?
Check-in at Central City Gem - Napier Holiday Home is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Central City Gem - Napier Holiday Home have a pool or hot tub?
No, the property does not have a pool. No, the property does not have a hot tub.
Is parking available at Central City Gem - Napier Holiday Home?
Yes, Off road parking is available at the property.
Is linen provided at Central City Gem - Napier Holiday Home?
Yes, linen is included.
What amenities are available at Central City Gem - Napier Holiday Home?
The house includes Off road parking, Ground floor bedroom, Garden / Patio, Washing machine, Dishwasher, Broadband / WiFi.
