Tamatea
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.
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
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Tamatea
Fern Motel
Should be taken off the market as a Motel. Dirty old fashioned horrible place.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2020
Beach Front Motel Napier
Great location, walking distance to National Aquarium, shops and restaurants. Nice view of the ocean from balcony, deep jet tub with lots of hot water, very comfortable bed and nice room size.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Great affordable clean accommodation central to the town and family friendly. Will book again soon. Thanks.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
The pool was too hot! Nice clean room with a view of the lake and mountains. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Shoreline Motel
Rooms were clean and air conditioning was turned on for us. Everything you need and over the road from the water.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
great place
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tamatea
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and Church Road Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Greenmeadows
While Greenmeadows isn't home to many top sights, Church Road Winery and Mission Estate Winery 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 National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Pandora
Pandora might not have many top sights, but Pandora Pond and Ahuriri Estuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Taradale
You'll enjoy the wineries and churches in Taradale. You might want to make time for a stop at Church Road Winery or Pettigrew Green Arena.
