Napier South Travel Guide
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Visit Napier South
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.
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.
War Memorial Conference Center
Learn about the local history of Napier when you take a trip to War Memorial Conference Center. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
MTG Hawke's Bay Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at MTG Hawke's Bay Museum during your travels in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Napier Soundshell
Napier Soundshell is just one of the places to see in Napier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Faraday Centre
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Faraday Centre in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
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
Top hotels in Napier South
Beach Front Motel Napier
The service was great, the waterfront view was beautiful, the room was clean, and all the amenities worked well.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
This is an amazing property. The rooms are the biggest we have had in NZ. The proximity to city centre is great. Walking distance to the beach,restaurants, and shopping. Breakfast was so good, so many different options.Best breakfast cookie. Great value,service.Awesome hotel.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Shoreline Motel
Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
The Nautilus Napier
2nd floor. Lovely balcony overlooking Marine Parade and the ocean. Good parking. Friendly staff. A little dated but comfortable
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Art Deco Masonic Hotel
A well located hotel, nice rooms, picturesque decor inside and out, with courteous helpful ataff
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Quest Napier Serviced Apartment
Person at front desk was so welcoming and accommodating for our needs.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Napier South
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.
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 War Memorial Conference Center.
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.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Pania of the Reef.
Maraenui
While Maraenui isn't home to many top sights, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Park Island Sports Complex.
