Akina Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Our pick of the best Akina Hotel Deals
Under The Elms
Absolutely lovely place to stay. Clean, comfortable, well appointed. Everything you need and lovely extra touches to make you feel right at home. Location quiet but close enough to everything. Hosts were lovely and very accommodating. Had an amazing stay. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Clean, quiet, spacious
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Shoreline Motel
This was a great stay that exceeded all expectation. Room was much bigger than expected with an amazing view of the ocean! All amenities you could need, rooms were cleaned and replenished daily. It’s such a great spot for convenience, close to restaurants, bars, corner shops & bike hire. And if you ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Kennedy Park Resort
everything was good
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Expressotel
Room was clean and tidy, staff were polite and helpful
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Terrific room with amazing views! Also, the location was perfect.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Akina
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.
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.
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.
Saint Leonards
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Leonards, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cornwall Park and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
Longlands
Though Longlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
Mahora
Though Mahora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cornwall Park and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
