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.
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 care-free 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Top hotels in Bay View
Napier Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Lovely private room, comfortable bed, sound of the ocean was very relaxing, awesome facilities. Will stay again 🙂
Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
A luxury room with great standard of amenities.
Reviewed on 29 Mar, 2026
Expressotel
Super lovely and affordable with how close it is to town
Reviewed on 30 Mar, 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Great motel, right on the beach.
Reviewed on 30 Mar, 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
We had a great room with excellent views The hotel was very convenient for our trips, walking to the Centre We really appreciated the lift!
Reviewed on 21 Mar, 2026
The Nautilus Napier
Clean/ close to everything
Reviewed on 25 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bay View
Napier Airport
Napier Airport might not have many top sights, but Ahuriri Estuary and National Tobacco Company Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
While visiting Ahuriri, you might make a stop by sights like National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery.
Poraiti
If you're spending some time in Poraiti, Mission Estate Winery and Park Island Sports Complex are top sights worth seeing.
Pandora
Pandora might not have many top sights, but Ahuriri Estuary and National Tobacco Company Building 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.
