Popular places to visit
Marine Parade
After visiting Marine Parade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Napier. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
National Aquarium of New Zealand
The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators.
Church Road Winery
Delve into the history of winemaking and indulge in some fine local food and an assortment of delicious reds at this Hawke’s Bay winery.
Napier Prison
Enter spooky cells and hear terrifying tales about some of the nation’s most notorious criminals in one of the oldest prisons in New Zealand.
Things to do
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier General Admission
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Top hotels in Bay View
Napier Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Comfortable and enjoyable experience. The only downside is coin showers
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Beach Front Motel Napier
Great location. Quiet enough to sleep well.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Clean room. Things for the children
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Lovely large comfortable room that has been updated recently. Easy walk to beach, town and restaurants. Fee for secure parking. I recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Great spot with nice view
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Staff are lovely. View is amazing. Rooms are a little small not much space.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bay View
Napier Airport
Napier Airport might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and Ahuriri Estuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westshore
Beaches, spas and seafood restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Westshore. Make a stop by Westshore Beach while you're exploring.
Ahuriri
While visiting Ahuriri, you might make a stop by sights like National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery.
Poraiti
If you're spending some time in Poraiti, Mission Estate Winery and Park Island Sports Complex are top sights worth seeing.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Ocean Spa.
Pandora
Pandora might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and Pandora Pond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
