Pandora 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.
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.
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 Pandora
Beach Front Motel Napier
Clean, great location
Reviewed on 17 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
Clean room. Very nice staff. Parking can be a little bit challenging but people are very helpful. Lots of shops around. The Pacific Ocean is unbeatable!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Rooms were clean and well serviced. Did find bed comfortable but very low to ground as was couch. Having bad hip this made it hard for me
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
The location was excellent. Room was clean. Staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Shoreline Motel
Ok
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pandora
Hospital Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Hospital Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like War Memorial Conference Center and Ocean Spa.
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.
Onekawa
While Onekawa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park.
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.
Napier South
If you're spending some time in Napier South, National Aquarium of New Zealand and War Memorial Conference Center are top sights worth seeing.
