Summerset Palms sits just 4 kilometres from Napier's heart, offering views over Maraenui Golf Club and sea vistas from the village centre. This is retirement reimagined—where a buzzing village hub with café, pool, and library sits alongside peaceful single-storey homes designed for easy living. Whether you're enjoying lawn bowls on the all-weather green, swimming indoors year-round, or simply watching village life from the Divine Café, life here balances independence with genuine community.
Modern, single-storey homes with bright, open-plan living and outdoor entertaining spaces. All feature secure garages, accessible bathrooms, and thoughtful design.

The village centre buzzes with activity, and an on-site Activities Coordinator ensures there's always something to do.
From the Divine Café (open daily 9am–4pm) serving fresh, locally sourced food, to organised outings, movie nights, and resident dinners—life here is social and engaging. Indoor and outdoor facilities mean you can stay active whatever the weather.

If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Summerset Palms offers these levels of care on site:

Summerset Palms is located in Te Awa, Napier, just 4 kilometres from Napier city centre. The village enjoys views over Maraenui Golf Club to the south and sea views from upper-storey buildings in the village centre. Set in a relaxed coastal community, residents enjoy easy access to local amenities while maintaining a peaceful, sun-soaked retirement environment.
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