Mayfair Travel Guide
Hastings
Popular places to visit
Cornwall Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cornwall Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Frimley Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frimley Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Te Mata Peak
You can find out about the history of Hastings with a visit to Te Mata Peak. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Splash Planet
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Splash Planet as part of your trip to Hastings. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
If Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hastings.
Hawke's Bay Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Hawke's Bay Opera House during your stay in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour
Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Top hotels in Mayfair
Lavana Motels
The room was ok. The bed was rather high had to climb up to it, and it was hard.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Mayfair
Very happy and would come again . Loved the quirky decor and it’s obvious a lot of love has gone into the property
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Valdez Motor Lodge
was nice but have to make own bead n do ur own dishes
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Loved the view, spacious rooms and parking availability.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Beautiful modern rooms in a handy location that is close to Marine Parade, as well as the supermarkets and shops. Dogs are allowed, but my only gripe is that the pet surcharge is excessive. It's $150 per stay and other places charge $50. It really ought to be a bond that you get back if there are ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Expressotel
Parking was a bit of a challenge. Not the easiest carpark due to many concrete poles and having to angle and avoid the poles.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mayfair
Parkvale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parkvale and surrounding area, you can visit Splash Planet and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
Mahora
Though Mahora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cornwall Park and Frimley Park.
Akina
While Akina isn't home to many top sights, Hawke's Bay Opera House and Hastings City Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Saint Leonards
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Leonards, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hawke's Bay Opera House and Cornwall Park.
Raureka
Raureka is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Te Mata Peak.
Tomoana
While Tomoana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park and Cornwall Park.
