Saint Leonards Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Saint Leonards
Popular places to visit
Cornwall Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cornwall Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Frimley Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frimley Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Te Mata Peak
You can find out about the history of Hastings with a visit to Te Mata Peak. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Splash Planet
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Splash Planet as part of your trip to Hastings. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Hawke's Bay Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Hawke's Bay Opera House during your stay in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park
Catch an event at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park during your trip to Hastings.
Activities
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour
Our pick of the best Saint Leonards Hotel Deals
Claremonte Motor Lodge
"Clean, tidy, Easy parking & great customer service"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
"Expedia lied to me saying Beachfront refused to refund my booking as it defaulted me to wrong dates, Beachfront were helpful with correcting telling me they did not refuse changing dates, I stayed there but it was very stressful communication, and it should not have been, left toilet bag behind and ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Expressotel
"Great to have parking; easy to walk to town and around; great towels; excellent value for money."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Marineland Motel
"The property was nice and clean. House keeping comes everyday for clean towels and stock other stuffs. We also wake up to a beautiful sunset every morning."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
"We did a last minute booking and were very happy with the service, quality of room and the price was very reasonable."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
"Close to historic downtown and groceries, big room and parking"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Saint Leonards
Akina
While Akina isn't home to many top sights, Hawke's Bay Opera House and Hastings City Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mayfair
Though Mayfair may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Splash Planet and Cornwall Park.
Parkvale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parkvale and surrounding area, you can visit Splash Planet and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
Flaxmere
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Flaxmere and surrounding area, you can visit Cornwall Park and Splash Planet.
Frimley
If you're spending some time in Frimley, Frimley Park and Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park are top sights worth seeing.
