Westshore Travel Guide
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.
Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
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.
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.
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
National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier General Admission
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 Westshore
Comfort Inn Westshore Beach
Place was nice. Cleaning was spotless that is a highlight. But, the rooms were NOT sound proof I got the cabin number 20. There were some people partying in cabin 19. So could not sleep that night well. Could not spot a garbage bin for the area. When the tiny garbage bin for the room was full, there ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Marineland Motel
Friendly and lovely kai next door,
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Fairley Motor Lodge
The room was spotless and staff friendly - it was lovely to have the pet-friendly addition. Would have been good to see more of a potted garden in the patio area and the spa bath have jets that worked but otherwise very happy with my stay.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Rocks Motel
Very comfortable and clean. Would stay again. Thank you
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Albatross Motel
Very courteous and informative staff. Very clean room. Good sized parking lot. Very nice back patio on each groundfloor unit. The motel is a bit worn and we had to rehang the blackout curtains. Nice location with a long walking trail in the lagoon across the street and the ocean only 2 blocks away. ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Check in at adjoining hotel, free easy parking. Obstructed view of beach as across road and large plant out front. Slight issue with loose loo seat but was sorted quickly. So no problems. Spa bath in room with additional shower in separate room. Nice kitchenette with good facilities. Very close to ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
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 War Memorial Conference Center.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Bluff Hill Domain Lookout.
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.
