Maraenui
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 Maraenui
Expressotel
No problem parking at hotel overnight Good breakfast at Tennyson cafe 5 minutes walk away.
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Fine for what we needed.
Reviewed on May 7, 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
Clean and tidy ,parking good, kitchen has all what we need .
Reviewed on May 11, 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
Shoreline Motel
Excellent location friendly staff and within walking distance of CBD and restaurants.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maraenui
Te Awa
While there might not be top attractions in Te Awa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park.
Marewa
While Marewa might 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.
Onekawa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Onekawa and surrounding area, you can visit National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park.
Napier South
While visiting Napier South, you might make a stop by sights like National Aquarium of New Zealand and War Memorial Conference Center.
Pirimai
While Pirimai isn't home to many top sights, Church Road Winery and Park Island Sports Complex are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hospital Hill
Hospital Hill might not have many top sights, but War Memorial Conference Center and Pania of the Reef are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
