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.
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.
Things to do
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Maraenui
Beach Front Motel Napier
Great room, comfortable bed, ocean view fabulous, spa bath great. Clean room lovely.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Expressotel
No Sky Tv or steaming tv ,microwave, real milk. No parking big problem The bathroom so old needs replacing. Shower head hit head on i am not tall guy. Carpet starting rip in places stains bathroom floor and light cover broken in bathroom. Cheap Hotel hasn't been update for 20 years. Bed and pillow ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Nice hote but staff at front desk was rude
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Great property for sea views. Unit was spacious and clean. The accommodation is a little on the tired side. In particular, the bathroom was in real need of a total refit. Probably about 30 years since the last one. The large spa bath in the corner is so outdated - not least for its ecological unfriendliness. ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
We had a front facing ocean view room on 3rd look. Beautiful view. Clean and spacious. Can’t fault
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Nautilus Napier
Great hotel, lovely staff, great location.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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 Onekawa Aquatic Centre and McLean Park.
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 Onekawa Aquatic Centre and McLean Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
