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
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Westshore
The Rocks Motel
Easy parking Kind staff
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Marineland Motel
clean room & helpful staff
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Comfort Inn Westshore Beach
Parking area was safe. Kitchen was good.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Fairley Motor Lodge
Hotel was pleasant, room was nice.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Albatross Motel
Great value, dated.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025
Beach Front Motel Napier
Clean and tidy rooms with wonderful view of the beachfront. Close by to main city centre. The only issue we found was that the toilet flush button was difficult to press in the bathroom.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westshore
Ahuriri
If you're spending some time in Ahuriri, National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery are top sights worth seeing.
Pandora
Though Pandora might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like National Tobacco Company Building and Pandora Pond.
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 National Tobacco Company Building and Ahuriri Estuary.
Hospital Hill
Hospital Hill might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and Napier Soundshell are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Ocean Spa.
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.
