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.
Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
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 Westshore
The Rocks Motel
clean and very friendly. Next time I will stay again. Thanks.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Marineland Motel
Air con was lovely and great shower pressure was a pleasant stay :)
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Westshore Beach
Parking area was safe. Kitchen was good.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Fairley Motor Lodge
Hotel was pleasant, room was nice.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Albatross Motel
Great value, dated.
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Beach Front Motel Napier
Second floor room with a view of the ocean from the balcony. Outstanding value. Great room. Clean and well equipped.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westshore
Ahuriri
While visiting Ahuriri, you might make a stop by sights like National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery.
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.
Napier Airport
Napier Airport might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and Ahuriri Estuary 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 National Tobacco Company Building and Napier Soundshell.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Ocean Spa.
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.
