Maraenui
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?
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.
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.
Things to do
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Maraenui
Beach Front Motel Napier
Great value. Lovely room and large. Hot tub. Very clean and with everything needed required. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Best bang for buck ever!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Quiet room and nicely decorated with comfortable furnishings. The hotel is just outside the center of town and back from the beach, but very walkable to both. Would happily stay here again
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Great spot with nice view
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
great place
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Shoreline Motel
What a beautiful place to stay! View right on the beach, easiest check in I’ve ever had! Room itself was super clean and tidy and so much space, it had everything I needed. Parking was super easy. 1000% recommend to stay and look forward to coming back.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maraenui
Te Awa
Though Te Awa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Marewa
Marewa might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Napier South
If you're spending some time in Napier South, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and Church Road Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pandora
Pandora might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and Pandora Pond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
