Tauranga

Travel Guide

Mount Maunganui showing a coastal town, a bay or harbor and general coastal views
Katikati showing outdoor art
Katikati featuring outdoor art
Martha Mine featuring wildflowers
Katikati showing a statue or sculpture, a park and outdoor art

Where to stay in Tauranga

Mount Maunganui featuring a city, a coastal town and a beach

Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

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Papamoa Beach

Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Wairakei Reserve while you're exploring the area.

Papamoa Beach
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Papamoa

While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden.

Papamoa
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Kairua

While Kairua might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Papamoa Beach and ASB Baypark.

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Welcome Bay

While Welcome Bay isn't home to many top sights, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.

Welcome Bay
Find a local who knows how to get to the base of it to go swimming, as its a unmarked and semi dangerous trail if you have never been before . The water is cold but refreshing

Omanu

While Omanu isn't home to many top sights, Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Classic Flyers NZ are some notable places to visit nearby.

Omanu
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is SAR 430 per night from May 18 to May 19
SAR 430
SAR 498 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, clean, easy access to Mount and Tauranga."

Reviewed on 23 April 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is SAR 446 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
SAR 446
SAR 512 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,234 reviews)
"What a magic place to stay. My room was so tidy and clean, the facilities were awesome, reception lady was just lovely and delightful! Totally go back again. Unless I couldn’t find it, the only thing I missed was having a compendium to read through about local restaurants, etc. thanks."

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is SAR 332 per night from May 4 to May 5
SAR 332
SAR 382 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 7 April 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
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Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,234 reviews)
"What a magic place to stay. My room was so tidy and clean, the facilities were awesome, reception lady was just lovely and delightful! Totally go back again. Unless I couldn’t find it, the only thing I missed was having a compendium to read through about local restaurants, etc. thanks."

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Quest Mt Maunganui
Quest Mt Maunganui
4 out of 5
2 Rata St, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and free grocery shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews)
"Perfect location, great room."

Reviewed on 26 April 2025

Quest Mt Maunganui
City Suites Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (938 reviews)
"Had all the basic requirements for a nights stay. Nice and clean. Not sure why it was necessary to hand my credit card over as it was all paid for before arrival. [ then handed back ]"

Reviewed on 17 April 2025

City Suites Tauranga
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Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset

Mount Maunganui

5/5(36 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

Mount Maunganui
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Papamoa Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Papamoa Beach during your trip to Papamoa Beach? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Papamoa Beach

Tauranga Domain

5/5(2 reviews)

Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.

Tauranga Domain

ASB Baypark

5/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at ASB Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

ASB Baypark

Mount Maunganui Beach

5/5(13 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Mount Maunganui Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Mount Maunganui. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Mount Maunganui Beach

Blake Park

5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.

Blake Park

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