Saint Leonards Travel Guide
Hastings
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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.

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.

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.
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 Regional Sports Park
Catch an event at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park during your trip to Hastings.
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

Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Saint Leonards

Claremonte Motor Lodge
"The room was clean and very adequate. Our room was at the back so very quiet. Bed comfortable. Close to shops and food outlets. Would use again."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Expressotel
"Reasonable price"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Beach Front Motel Napier
"All of the above. Great staff. Clean rooms. Air conditioning conditioning great sea views. Good privacy.thankyou beachfront motel."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
"Clean and spacious. Close to places to eat and a small village nearby. Their menu for the restaurant next door is several years out of date so don't choose from in-house menu unless recently updated. May 26.6"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Swiss-Belhotel Napier
"Spacious and clean, secure parking was great. Helpful staff. Little things for maintenance like power points loose or bathroom tap that barely reaches the sink. Acoustics are pretty average - no door seal and could hear most of what occurred outside of the room."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Scenic Hotel Te Pania
"Lovely room and great location."
Reviewed on 21 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.


