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.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
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.
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
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Top hotels in Maraenui
Beach Front Motel Napier
We had a nice view to the beach
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Amenities were very well serviced and all the staff we interacted with were so friendly! A great spot for families, and we will definitely be back!
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Spacious and clean room. Great friendly service.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Shoreline Motel
Rooms were clean and air conditioning was turned on for us. Everything you need and over the road from the water.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Wonderful stay! Clean, well equipped hotel with fantastic hotel, beautiful views, terrific location, and extremely helpful, responsive and courteous staff. Excellent value — highly recommend!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Quest Napier Serviced Apartment
Clean room. Very good location.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
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 McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.
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 McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Onekawa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Onekawa and surrounding area, you can visit McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Napier South
While visiting Napier South, you might make a stop by sights like McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Pirimai
While Pirimai isn't home to many top sights, McLean Park and Church Road Winery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hospital Hill
Hospital Hill might not have many top sights, but War Memorial Conference Center and McLean Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
