Westshore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Lis Sowerbutts
Photo by Lis Sowerbutts

Popular places to visit

National Aquarium of New Zealand showing marine life

Marine Parade

4.5/5(517 reviews)

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.

Marine Parade
Mission Estate Winery

Mission Estate Winery

4.5/5(131 reviews)

Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.

Mission Estate Winery
Napier Beach

Napier Beach

4.5/5(387 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?

Napier Beach
National Aquarium of New Zealand which includes marine life

National Aquarium of New Zealand

4/5(127 reviews)

The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators.

National Aquarium of New Zealand
Church Road Winery

Church Road Winery

4.5/5(80 reviews)

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.

Church Road Winery
Napier Prison

Napier Prison

4/5(20 reviews)

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.

Napier Prison

Activities

Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

AU$104
per adult
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Group booking collected from Shipside

Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour

AU$127
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

AU$28
per adult
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Mission Estate

Napier Gourmet Luncheon + Wine & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon - Wed )

AU$208
per adult
Napier Gourmet Luncheon + Wine & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon - Wed )
Visit the oldest Winery in New Zealand

Small Group - Hawke's Bay - Napier Winery Tour - 5.5 hours

AU$159
per adult
Small Group - Hawke's Bay - Napier Winery Tour - 5.5 hours
Sarah grapes on the vines

Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour

AU$150
per adult
Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour
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Our pick of the best Westshore Hotel Deals

Marineland Motel
Marineland Motel
2 out of 5
19 Meeanee Quay, Westshore, Napier, Hawke's Bay
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$168 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$168
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this motel in Napier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pandora Pond and Ahuriri Estuary are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (95 reviews)
"Very helpful staff."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Marineland Motel
Comfort Inn Westshore Beach
Comfort Inn Westshore Beach
3 out of 5
85 Meeanee Quay, Westshore Beach, Napier, Hawkes Bay
The price is AU$133 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Napier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (162 reviews)
"The room had everything needed for a vacation. All cooking needs were present as well as table, chairs and sofa to relax and be comfortable. Felt like I was at home. Even TV had sky available. I highly recommend this place."

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Comfort Inn Westshore Beach
The Rocks Motel
The Rocks Motel
3 out of 5
27 Meeanee Quay, Napier, Westshore
The price is AU$161 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$161
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 3-star motel in Napier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ahuriri Estuary and Pandora Pond are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (437 reviews)
"We arrived back from dinner just after 8pm and none of us (3 different rooms) could get the TV to work! I followed instructions but it was not responding - no sound, no response to channel or volume buttons. I just wished to watch regulr tv, nothing special but nothing worked! There was no contact ..."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

The Rocks Motel
Albatross Motel
Albatross Motel
4 out of 5
56 Meeanee Quay, Westshore, Westshore, Napier
The price is AU$154 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this 4-star motel in Napier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ahuriri Estuary and Pandora Pond are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (212 reviews)
Good, Dependable Motel near Airport
"Less than 5 minutes drive from Napier Airport, the Albatross Motel is also a close drive to central Napier, restaurants near Ahuriri, and the Esk Valley wine region as well as being across the road from the Ahuriri Lagoon and its walks. Great to stay here again and would be happy to stay again!"

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Albatross Motel
Fairley Motor Lodge
Fairley Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
1 Tareha Street, Napier
The price is AU$165 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in Napier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Popular attractions Ahuriri Estuary and Pandora Pond are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (385 reviews)
"Lovely stay - quiet and clean - would stay again"

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Fairley Motor Lodge
Kennedy Park Resort
Kennedy Park Resort
2.5 out of 5
11 Storkey St, Napier, Hawke's Bay
The price is AU$78 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$78
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this resort in Napier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Onekawa ...
9/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)
"Great resort with great facilities, would recommend staying here for anyone!"

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Kennedy Park Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Westshore

National Tobacco Company Building

Ahuriri

While visiting Ahuriri, you might make a stop by sights like National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery.

Ahuriri
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Pandora

Pandora might not have many top sights, but Pandora Pond and Ahuriri Estuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pandora
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Napier Airport

Napier Airport might not have many top sights, but Ahuriri Estuary and Pandora Pond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Napier Airport
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Hospital Hill

While there might not be top attractions in Hospital Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like War Memorial Conference Center and McLean Park.

Hospital Hill
Pania of the Reef showing a statue or sculpture and art

Bluff Hill

While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Napier Beach.

Bluff Hill
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Onekawa

While Onekawa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.

Onekawa

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