Bay View Travel Guide
Napier
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.
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.
Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
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.
Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
As one of the best vantage points in Napier, this rocky viewpoint has commanding views of the turquoise waters of Hawke’s Bay and the Port of Napier.
Top hotels in Bay View
Napier Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Very easy, efficient check in, spotlessly clean cabin, great location. Wonderful
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
We had a room on ground floor. Looking through parked cars to get a view. No table and chairs to sit out. Awful dubious stains on carpet. Dining chair seats hanging off. Shower door broken. If we had another option of somewhere to stay we would have gone - so pleased it was only one night.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Expressotel
Great property staff were lovely in particular reception lady , she was so lovely. Rooms were spotless and well presented beds really comfy everything you needed. Only downside was shower , poor pressure and second morning had no water at all for a short time. All in was still a lovely place to ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Nice hote but staff at front desk was rude
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Internet was very good. Arrived late for check in, but they left key and a note, so that was really thoughtful. (and appreciated) Only weird thing is that there was a Fridge, Oven, Microwave, Jug etc, but no toaster? First motel I have stayed in that did not have a toaster, so that seemed very strange ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Shoreline Motel
Location
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bay View
Napier Airport
Napier Airport might not have many top sights, but Ahuriri Estuary and National Tobacco Company Building 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.
Pandora
Pandora might not have many top sights, but Ahuriri Estuary and National Tobacco Company Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Bluff Hill Domain Lookout and Napier Beach.
