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Masonic Hotel
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Masonic Hotel

Getting around: In central Napier, on Marine Parade, walkable from anywhere downtown.
Hours: As a functioning hotel/bar/restaurant, it keeps standard hospitality hours; the building's exterior can be viewed at any time.

The Masonic Hotel is a landmark Art Deco/Spanish Mission-style building on Napier's seafront, rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and one of the more recognisable buildings on Marine Parade. It still functions as a working hotel with a bar and restaurant, so it's as much a place to stay or have a drink as a sightseeing stop.

It's typically seen as part of a broader Art Deco walking tour of central Napier rather than visited specifically on its own.

Masonic Hotel FAQs

Can I have a drink or meal there without staying?

Yes, its bar and restaurant are open to the public, not just hotel guests.

Why is it significant architecturally?

It's a distinctive Spanish Mission/Art Deco-influenced building from Napier's 1930s post-earthquake rebuild, prominently positioned on Marine Parade.

Is it part of the Art Deco walking tours?

Yes, it's commonly included as a stop on Napier's self-guided and guided Art Deco tours.

Can you stay there?

Yes, it operates as a working hotel with rooms available.

Is it central?

Yes, right on Marine Parade in the heart of Napier.

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