Awatoto Travel Guide
Napier
Popular places to visit
Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
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.
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.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
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.
Top hotels in Awatoto
Expressotel
Great room, great location! Reception open 12-6 so nowhere to leave your luggage for the day with 10 am checkout! Other than that a great stay!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Fine for what we needed.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Great shower, generous sized room
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Lovely spot with nice sea view. By the waterfront walking path and easy walk to restaurants and shops.
Reviewed on 6 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
Shoreline Motel
Excellent location friendly staff and within walking distance of CBD and restaurants.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Awatoto
Meeanee
While Meeanee isn't home to many top sights, Church Road Winery and Napier Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Te Awa
Though Te Awa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park.
Maraenui
While Maraenui isn't home to many top sights, National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Jervoistown
Jervoistown might not have many top sights, but Church Road Winery and Mission Estate Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but Church Road Winery and Park Island Sports Complex are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Marewa
Marewa might not have many top sights, but National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
