Saint Leonards Travel Guide
Hastings
Visit Saint Leonards
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Te Mata Peak
You can find out about the history of Hastings with a visit to Te Mata Peak. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
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
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Saint Leonards
Claremonte Motor Lodge
Room was nice and clean close to town
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Good motel
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Kennedy Park Resort
Great facility’s and awesome space for children
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Great situation with close vicinity to beach front/marine parade, shopping, eateries and markets. Staff were friendly. Hotel was clean and reasonably modern. Easy parking. No luggage assistance or luggage trolley offered. Restaurant offered mostly well chosen healthy option menu. We had a 4 night ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
The check-in and out were very smooth, the room was large and the bed very comfortable. The area was quiet and we had an enjoyable stay. If we visit Napier again this hotel would definitely be our first choice.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Shoreline Motel
I didnt have beach front studio this time
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
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 Racecourse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mahora
Though Mahora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cornwall Park and Frimley Park.
Frimley
If you're spending some time in Frimley, Frimley Park and Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park are top sights worth seeing.
Mayfair
Though Mayfair may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Splash Planet and Cornwall Park.
Akina
While Akina isn't home to many top sights, Hawke's Bay Opera House and Hastings City Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
