Saint Leonards Travel Guide
Hastings
Visit Saint Leonards
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 beautiful beaches 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 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.
Hawke's Bay Racecourse
You can take time to visit Hawke's Bay Racecourse during your travels to Hastings. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike
Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour
Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Napier: Cape Kidnappers Gannet, Nature & Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in Saint Leonards
Claremonte Motor Lodge
"Clean, plenty of parking, quiet"
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Expressotel
"Room is cosy. Nice place to rest."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
"Great value, Great staff, Great location."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
"Very good ☺️"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
"The room had a bad smell, due to me arriving so late I didnt complain about it"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
"Lovely room and equally lovely view across the ocean, clean, quiet, staff very friendly and accommodating, room was comfortable - no complaints at all, and would stay here again in a heart beat."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saint Leonards
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.
Camberley
When in Camberley, you can plan a visit to Hawke's Bay Opera House and Hawke's Bay Racecourse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mahora
Though Mahora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cornwall Park and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
Frimley
If you're spending some time in Frimley, Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park and Frimley Park are top sights worth seeing.
Mayfair
Though Mayfair may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Splash Planet and Cornwall 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.
