Bay View Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
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.
Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
As one of the best vantage points in Napier, this rocky viewpoint has commanding views of the turquoise waters of Hawke’s Bay and the Port of Napier.
Activities
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Our pick of the best Bay View Hotel Deals
Napier Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Very easy, efficient check in, spotlessly clean cabin, great location. Wonderful
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Nice spacious room which was nice to spread out. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Shoreline Motel
Light over kitchen flickered. The tv kept changing volume of its own accord. Toilet seat was cracked.The fridge was unsteady and a door shelf in the fridge was broken. Otherwise nice spacious and comfortable room but needed a bit of maintenance undertaken. Handy location
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Staff were lovely, room was stunning. Very clean and tidy. Sheets and towels were immaculate. Amazing amenities with a lovely coffee station. Buffet breakfast was fresh and lovely and again amazingly friendly staff. The robes in our room were an amazing unexpected bonus.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Expressotel
Clean, very comfortable and homey. The staff were very communicative and helpful. Properly run business, with a clear understanding of hospitality.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
The view from my room was spectacular, from the bay to the port. Spacious room and bathroom. I enjoyed my stay and will look to stay here again.
Reviewed on 3 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 Bluff Hill Domain Lookout and Napier Beach.
