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
Small Group - Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour
Top hotels in Westshore
Marineland Motel
Was a nice & clean place right next to the beach. Perfect for our needs
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Comfort Inn Westshore Beach
Place was nice. Cleaning was spotless that is a highlight. But, the rooms were NOT sound proof I got the cabin number 20. There were some people partying in cabin 19. So could not sleep that night well. Could not spot a garbage bin for the area. When the tiny garbage bin for the room was full, there ...
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
The Rocks Motel
Staff were friendly and helpful. Easy parking and comfortable large bed.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Fairley Motor Lodge
The room was spotless and staff friendly - it was lovely to have the pet-friendly addition. Would have been good to see more of a potted garden in the patio area and the spa bath have jets that worked but otherwise very happy with my stay.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Albatross Motel
The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The location of the motel was conveniently located within walking distance of the beach.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Beach Front Motel Napier
Overall good
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
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 War Memorial Conference Center 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 Bluff Hill Domain Lookout.
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.
