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.
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.
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.
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 Awatoto
Expressotel
"Reasonable price"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
"Excellent place to stay."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
"The Stay was excellent and so was the sea view The rooms were large, clean and tidy and when the lounge door was fully opened it was like having a deck. The lady who checked my wife and I in provided excellent service From our point of view the motel was excellent in all regards If I had one SMALL ..."
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
Shoreline Motel
"Awesome location, large spacious room, helpful staff. Some small maintenance issues which I am confident will be resolved. Nothing that effected our stay. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Awatoto
Meeanee
While Meeanee isn't home to many top sights, Pettigrew Green Arena and Church Road Winery 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 Pettigrew Green Arena and Church Road 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.
