Bay View
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 carefree 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.
Things to do
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
4 Wineries Premium Napier/Hawke's Bay tasting tour 5.5h
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Top hotels in Bay View
Napier Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Ocean and park
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Expressotel
Room is cosy. Nice place to rest.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Arrived at night🌙 Waking up to that view of the beach in the morning from bed was nice
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Nice hotel in Napier. The bedroom was a bit dated but the bathroom was lovely. The bed was comfortable but beware - if you are tall there is a very off light fixture over the bed that branches out and was quite low. Good location across from a grocery store and walking distance to many ...
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Very good ☺️
Reviewed on May 15, 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 May 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bay View
Napier Airport
While Napier Airport might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ahuriri Estuary and National Tobacco Company Building.
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
If you're spending some time in Ahuriri, National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery are top sights worth seeing.
Poraiti
While visiting Poraiti, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Estate Winery and Park Island Sports Complex.
Pandora
Though Pandora might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ahuriri Estuary and National Tobacco Company Building.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Ocean Spa.
