Saint Leonards Travel Guide
Hastings
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Popular places to visit

Te Mata Peak
You can find out about the history of Hastings with a visit to Te Mata Peak. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

Frimley Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frimley Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Cornwall Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cornwall Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Splash Planet
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Splash Planet as part of your trip to Hastings. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
If Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hastings.
Hawke's Bay Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Hawke's Bay Opera House during your stay in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do

Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust

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

Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours

Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Top hotels in Saint Leonards

Claremonte Motor Lodge
Like the location. Friendly staff. Excellent service.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Beach Front Motel Napier
Room was clean but needed a bit of maintenance
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Kennedy Park Resort
Everything was great
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Great to have fresh cooked breakfast. Staff very good. Will stay again
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Shoreline Motel
View across the road to the beach. Huge room, very clean, good facilities for making simple meals. Room serviced daily. Easy parking. Excellent value for money.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

The Nautilus Napier
Great position, clean and tidy room with a spa bath.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saint Leonards

Raureka
Raureka is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Te Mata Peak.

Camberley
When in Camberley, you can plan a visit to Frimley Park and Hawke's Bay Opera House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Frimley
If you're spending some time in Frimley, Frimley Park and Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park are top sights worth seeing.

Mahora
Though Mahora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hawke's Bay Opera House and Splash Planet.

Mayfair
Though Mayfair may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Splash Planet and Hawke's Bay Opera House.

Parkvale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parkvale and surrounding area, you can visit Splash Planet and Hawke's Bay Opera House.


