I have created a list with the best motels in Tauranga, New Zealand. Hope you enjoy it. I think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Motel. Just a 7-minute drive from The Strand waterfront area and the CBD, which is home to a number of cafes, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs, 850 Cameron Motel features complimentary WiFi and access to a garden. 850 Cameron Motel is a 14-minute drive from Mount Maunganui and a 23-minute drive from McLaren Falls. Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park is 42 minutes’ drive away. All air-conditioned apartments and studios include a 42-inch flat-screen TV, heat pumps in every room and a kitchenette with a stove top, microwave and a refrigerator. Some have garden views, baths or spa baths. There is a lift for those on the upper level. The property is situated opposite Tauranga Hospital and alongside a café, open all day.Show full description
Motel. Set in Tauranga, 10 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Colonial Court Motor Inn offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The motel features family rooms. The units at the motel feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Colonial Court Motor Inn every room includes bed linen and towels. ASB Baypark Arena is 10 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 8 km from Colonial Court Motor Inn.Show full description
Motel. Just 40 metres from the stunning Tauranga Harbour, Asure Harbour View Motel offers free Wi-Fi, free kayak rental and features a beautifully cobbled courtyard with a communal BBQ area. Each apartment includes a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a kitchen or kitchenette with a stove, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Some offer a lovely garden view. Reception can provide information on local Dolphin Encounters, fishing charters and scuba diving trips. There are also 4 different golf courses within 15 minutes’ drive of the property. Memorial Park is 3 minutes’ walk from the Asure Harbour View Motor Inn. Tauranga’s city centre is an 8-minute walk and offers a variety of shops, cafés and restaurants. Mount Maunganui is 12 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Motel. This 4-star inn offers value-for-money accommodation just a short stroll from Tauranga city centre with its many restaurants, cafés and shops. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lovely gardens. Durham Motor Inn provides spacious rooms, studios, and 1-bedroom suites. All guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. All rooms are on the ground floor level with free off-street car parking right outside your door.Show full description
Motel. Just 5 minutes’ drive from Tauranga town centre, Academy Motor Inn features free WiFi, a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub. You can also prepare a fresh-cooked meal using the BBQ facilities. The property offers a range of continental and cooked breakfast options. A chargeback option is also available for local restaurants including CBK, The Phoenix and 88 Chinese Restaurant. All accommodation includes a flat-screen TV with 50+ satellite channels and a kitchenette with a stove top, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Most rooms feature a spa bath. One free car parking space per unit is available and parking for boats and trailers is available upon request. A guest laundry is available for an additional cost. Academy Motor Inn is 8 minutes’ drive from Tauranga Golf Club and Tauranga Racecourse. Mount Maunganui Beach, Papamoa Beach and Tauranga Airport are each within 15 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Motel. Located alongside the Bay of Plenty, Ambassador Motor Inn offers free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool. All suites and studios feature a flat-screen TV and kitchenette facilities. Tauranga’s shops, restaurants and pubs are 7 minutes’ drive from the Ambassador Motel. It is a 20-minute drive from both Tauranga Harbour and Mount Beach. Local activities include swimming, kayaking and kite-surfing. On-site facilities include a shared barbecue area, guest laundry and luggage storage. All accommodation features a sofa and an outdoor seating area. Disabled access facilities are available. This Property only accepts Credit Cards with your booking, Not Debit Plus Cards thank you.Show full description
Motel. The Tauranga on the Waterfront is situated in a quiet street, less than 5 minutes' walk from the town's shops, restaurants and bars. Some accommodation offers uninterrupted water views. Free high-speed WiFi and on-site parking is available. All rooms at The Tauranga on the Waterfront feature a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities as well as a TV with satellite channels. The well-appointed private bathrooms offer NZ-made toiletries. Ground floor rooms include a balcony with a table and chairs, while the upstairs rooms boast floor to ceiling windows. A guest laundry facility is available, and dry cleaning services can be arranged. Luggage storage is provided.Show full description
Motel. Featuring a swimming pool, an indoor spa pool, and a tennis court, this motel and conference centre offers stylish and comfortable accommodation with free Wi-Fi and SKY TV, less than 10 minutes' drive from Tauranga city centre. All studios and apartments have a flat-screen TV with Sky TV. Guests can enjoy a BBQ in the backyard of the motel. Each has a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator. Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. The guest laundry has a washing machine and clothes dryer. Continental breakfast is available and can be delivered to your room at an extra cost. Restaurants and cafes are within 600 metres of Bethlehem Motor Inn and Conference Centre. The Orchard Restaurant, which is located at Bethlehem Town Centre, can have your meal costs added to your room bill.Show full description
Motel. Set in Tauranga, 7 km from Mills Reef Winery, Cameron Thermal Motel features a spa and BBQ facilities. All rooms feature a kitchen and a private bathroom. All guest rooms at the motel are fitted with a seating area. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 11 km from Cameron Thermal Motel. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible at this property. The rooms are equipped with an oven, microwave, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms will provide you with pool view. The accommodation offers a children's playground.Show full description
Motel. Cobblestone Court Motel - Wenzel Motels offers self-contained accommodation in a beautiful garden setting, with all rooms leading out to a private patio. It offers free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool. The accommodation options range from Studios to spacious Three-Bedroom Apartments, all serviced daily. Room facilities include satellite TV, heating and hair dryer. Free parking is available right outside each unit, with enough space for trailers or boats. There is a large garden and BBQ area and laundry facilities. Cobblestone Court is a 5-minute walk from Chapel Cafe. 2 km away you will find the bus terminal, a shopping centre and several bars and cafes.Show full description
Motel. Macy’s offers self-contained accommodation just 300 metres from the Wairekeao Estaury boardwalk and 15 minutes’ drive from Tauranga Airport. The property features a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet access. Macy’s Motel is located in Tauranga, in the Bay of Plenty region. All rooms at Macy’s Motor Inn feature a 32-inch flat-screen cable TV. A fully equipped kitchen and work desk are provided. Most rooms also come with a spa bath. Free parking is available. There are a number of restaurants located within a 5-minute walk of Macy’s Tauranga. Queen Elizabeth Memorial Park, with views of Tauranga Harbour, is just a 5-minute walk away. Mount Maunganui is 15 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Motel. Just 3 minutes’ walk from The Strand waterfront, Harbour City Motor-Inn & Conference offers accommodation with a spa bath and flat-screen satellite TV. Free WiFi and free parking are included. Harbour City Motor-Inn & Conference is just 100 metres from the Tauranga Visitor Information Centre. Mount Maunganui and Tauranga Airport are each a 10-minute drive away. A kitchenette with a stove, microwave and refrigerator is standard in all rooms. Each room has a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.Show full description
Motel. Located in the heart of the picturesque Bay of Plenty region, 18th Avenue Thermal Motel features self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Tauranga city centre is a 5-minute drive away. 18th Avenue Thermal Motel has a children’s playground and BBQ facilities. The studios and apartments feature a kitchen with an oven/cooktop, fridge, kettle, toaster and a microwave. They come with a seating area, flat-screen TV with 50+ satellite channels, dining area and heating. Each has a wardrobe, a telephone and a private bathroom. Guests can sunbathe, enjoy a meal and unwind around the spacious outdoor grass area which has a landscaped garden, a trampoline, seating areas, surrounded by palm trees. Local restaurants, cafés, eateries and Fraser Cove shopping centre are within a 10-minute walk away. Mount Maunganui CBD is a 25-minute drive away and Rotorua is a 50 minutes’ drive away by car. Free private parking is available on-site.Show full description
Motel. Cottage Park Thermal Motel is located in Tauranga. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. At the motel each room has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. You can play table tennis at Cottage Park Thermal Motel. There is a year-round heated outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Guest rooms are equipped with a microwave, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Mount Maunganui is 14 km from the accommodation, while Matamata is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 12 km from Cottage Park Thermal Motel.Show full description
Holiday Park. Featuring access to a swimming pool and a children’s playground, Accommodation at Te Puna Motel offers accommodation only 10 minutes’ drive from Tauranga city centre. Te Puna Quarry Park, offering panoramic views over the Bay of Plenty, is a 5-minute drive from Accommodation at Te Puna Motel. It is 10 km from Omokoroa Golf Course and 20 minutes' from Tauranga Airport. Guests have access to laundry facilities. Free on-site car parking is provided. All rooms are heated, and have a refrigerator and LCD TV. Some rooms have a small kitchenette with a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities.Show full description
Motel. Bennetts Thermal Motor Inn offers an outdoor pool and mineral pools. A 15-minute drive from Waimarino Adventure Park and Dolphin Blue Tauranga, the property offers free Wi-Fi access. Heated guest rooms have a toaster, a fridge, a microwave and kitchenware. Each has a seating area with 50 Channels SKY TV. Guests can request for a DVD player and hot plates to be fitted in rooms. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities. Barbecue facilities are available for guests’ use. Motor Inn Bennetts Thermal Pools is a 20-minute drive from Mount Maunganui and a 10-minute drive from Tauranga Airport.Show full description
Hostel. Situated in Tauranga, 13 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Hugo & Carters Backpackers & Motel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. ASB Baypark Arena is 14 km from Hugo & Carters Backpackers & Motel. The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. Some rooms include a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster. All rooms have bed linen. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Motel. Budget motel located in the heart of the city of Tauranga and overlooking the harbor, strand motel features free private parking on-site. Tauranga Airport is just an 8-minute drive from the property. There are cafes, restaurants, bars and shopping within walking distance from strand motel, and it has easy access to all that Tauranga and the region have to offer. Each room at the property features a deck area or terrace to enjoy the view and a flat-screen TV. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. The wharf is located just across the road, where guests can enjoy fishing or join a charter boat to go for a day of deep-water fishing. There is a children's playground nearby for the kids to enjoy too.Show full description
Motel. Located just opposite the Gate Pa shopping centre in Tauranga, Rainbow Motel offers self-contained accommodation featuring fully equipped kitchens. Rainbow Motel, is a 2-minute drive from Tauranga Hospital and a 4-minute drive from Tauranga Golf Course. It is a 6-minute drive from the Strand waterfront area and the centre of town, where guests can find a variety of shopping and dining options. All suites and studios have a flat-screen TV, dining area, a living room and ironing facilities. Kitchen amenities include a stove top, microwave, toaster, coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. Guests can shower in their private bathroom and enjoy using the free toiletries provided. A washing machine and tumble dryer are provided in the guest laundry. Free on-site parking is available.Show full description
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