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Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga

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Enjoy the sunshine by day and relax under starry skies with your feet up on our outdoor furniture.

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City Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (WOTIF CITY SALE) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Restaurant
Exterior
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Access Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Access Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (WOTIF CITY SALE) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

City Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (WOTIF CITY SALE)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
9 Fifteenth Avenue, Tauranga, 3112

What's nearby

  • Tenpin Tauranga - 18 min walk
  • Memorial Park - 19 min walk
  • Tauranga Domain - 7 min drive
  • ASB Baypark - 11 min drive
  • Mount Maunganui - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tauranga Citizens Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Quantum Vis Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pita Pit Tauranga - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga

Upscale motel located in Tauranga South
Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga provides amenities like a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga offer amenities such as free WiFi, dining tables, and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and baby baths
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: NZD 13-18 for adults and NZD 8-12 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Dining table
  • Highchair
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 1 2025 to August 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 500 per stay
  • A damage deposit of NZD 500 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 13 to 18 for adults, and NZD 8 to 12 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October 18 to April 30
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga
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Ambassador Motor
Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga Motel
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Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga Motel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

Does Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga located?

Located in Tauranga South, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park. Brain Watkins House and Tauranga Art Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 345 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent thanks for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Close to everything and quiet. Will be definitely booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great unit. Fab staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an excellent stay, very clean, great amenities, lovely pool and trampoline for kids. Staff very friendly! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service good people would recommend highly. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not have been happier! The woman who checked us in was super friendly and helpful, the room spotless, beds were very comfy. Will stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ambassador Motor Inn - perfect place to stay
The host / owner went above and beyond to make our stay a successful business trip. the facilities are excellent. we will definitely book with the Ambassador Motor Inn again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and neat accommodation with friendly and communicative owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office lady very helpful and made us out of town guests very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

LindsayandJim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found it easy to get to wherever we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All round excellence
Stayed two nights having changed plans. Best accommodation if our holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean warm and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the lovely lady in the office was so friendly the unit i stayed in had everything and more that i needed. beds were comfortable and it was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice and clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big rooms that are clean and quiet

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tidy rooms with friendly staff
We were pleasantly surprised by the standard of the rooms (the photos don’t do the rooms justice - very spacious) and overall appearance of the accommodation. The reception lady is super friendly and always happy to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

triesta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception was really nice and helpful, i told her, the reason why we were in Tauranga, she's just told me how to get to our destination places and was so happy 😊, cause we didn't know the way.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet Kaur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience. The lady at the hotel reception was very lovely and friendly. We loved our stay, would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service
Great service and informative given
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well kept and the owners couldn't do anymore for you, they went out of there way to make us feel comfortable, and nothing was an issue, would recommend any going to this area to book there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sipau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming is so friendly and my family loved it here. The room we stayed at was well beyond our expectation. Beds are so comfortable my kids loved it. We will definitely stayed here at Ambassador Motel next time we come down.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of staff no dislikes
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Nice and Tidy property close to the water. The friendly Management clearly take pride in their Motor Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023