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Tauranga Hotel Guide. Hotels in Maungatapu, Tauranga, New Zealand

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Our top choices for Maungatapu hotels

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

1. Cottage Park Thermal Motel

Cottage Park Thermal Motel
2.5 star property
Hairini, 1.5 km from Maungatapu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (143 reviews)
"Tidy, we'll present motel"
Australia
Michael
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Cottage Park Thermal Motel
A swimming pool with a white lounge chair, surrounded by a metal fence and lush greenery.

2. Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn

Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Tauranga South, 1.4 km from Maungatapu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (325 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at this motel. Everything was exceptionally clean, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. We stayed in a room with one king-size bed and two single beds, which was perfect for our family. One of the highlights was the thermal spa pool located just behind the room. It was so relaxing to soak in the warm thermal pool after dinner—it made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The bathroom is a little dated, but it was very clean and the shower had great water...
Australia
Hong
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn
A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water.

3. Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments

Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments
4.0 star property
2.9 km from Maungatapu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (378 reviews)
"A lovely cosy place to stay. Super amazing and accomodating staff as well which is always a bonus. Will be back to stay in the future."
Australia
Casey
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

4. CitySide Hotel Tauranga

CitySide Hotel Tauranga
3.0 star property
3.3 km from Maungatapu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (240 reviews)
"Good location, good parking, friendly staff, clean room, very satisfied, will stay again."
Australia
Kimlay
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
CitySide Hotel Tauranga
A spa area with a pool, a towel, and a massage chair.

5. 18th Avenue Thermal Motel

18th Avenue Thermal Motel
3.5 star property
Tauranga South, 2.3 km from Maungatapu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (283 reviews)
"Place pretty run down, however the place is clean and the beds comfortable"
Australia
Rochelle
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a body of water with boats, greenery, and a distant shoreline.

6. Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport
4.0 star property
3.6 km from Maungatapu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and quiet hotel in a good location in Tauranga city. The bed was very comfortable and the room spacious. Was a nice touch having some snacks and bottle water in the room. Would definitely recommend this hotel."
Australia
Corrina
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hotel on Devonport
A person sitting on a rock overlooking a beach with a sunset in the background.

7. Seascape Villa Bed & Breakfast

Seascape Villa Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
Bellevue, 6 km from Maungatapu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (300 reviews)
"A great place to stay "
Australia
Adrianne
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Seascape Villa Bed & Breakfast
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a TV.

8. 850 Cameron Motel

850 Cameron Motel
4.5 star property
Tauranga South, 2.9 km from Maungatapu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (627 reviews)
"accessible parking, clean room and parking area. Comfortable and warm beds,all necessary equipment to cook a meal. Would stay again."
Australia
Ngaere
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
850 Cameron Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

9. Academy Motor Inn

Academy Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Tauranga South, 2.7 km from Maungatapu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay!! Very clean and tidy"
Australia
Amy
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Academy Motor Inn
A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a balcony.

10. Summit Motor Lodge

Summit Motor Lodge
2.0 star property
Judea, 4.4 km from Maungatapu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (114 reviews)
"Good overnight stay place for pet owners"
Australia
Renee
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Summit Motor Lodge
A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign that reads "QUEST".

11. Quest Tauranga Central

Quest Tauranga Central
3.5 star property
3.6 km from Maungatapu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (322 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, spacious room, great location, great staff, easy check in/out"
Australia
Melissa
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Quest Tauranga Central
A swimming pool with a circular design, surrounded by a concrete deck.

12. Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Accommodation

Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Accommodation
2.5 star property
Welcome Bay, 2.7 km from Maungatapu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3 reviews)
"I loved my stay at the smoke lake hot springs ,staff we very helpful awsome hospitality rooms were very clean. The staff were very busy with there daily chaos but still had time to make sure all there customers were happy. I would strongly refer family and friends to stay there and will be booking in the future to stay there."
Australia
Maria
The price is €27
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Accommodation
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

13. Asure Macys Motor Inn And Conference Centre

Asure Macys Motor Inn And Conference Centre
4.0 star property
3 km from Maungatapu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (525 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff were friendly."
New Zealand
Kusik
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Asure Macys Motor Inn And Conference Centre
A modern hotel with a pool, a balcony, and a view of the water.

14. Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 star property
4.7 km from Maungatapu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"The meal we had in the dining room was excellent. The staff were great. The rooms were wonderful However, I could not understand why the doors creaked"
Australia
IAN
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
A modern building with a sign for "CITY SUITES" indicating a hotel.

15. City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga
4.5 star property
4.2 km from Maungatapu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,092 reviews)
"Bed was comfie, on site parking, shower was hot and powerful which is not often a common thing when staying at smaller hotels. Couldn’t fault it."
Australia
Marcus
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
City Suites Tauranga
A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

16. Mercure Tauranga

Mercure Tauranga
3.5 star property
4.4 km from Maungatapu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"We had a great stay here, easy parking and great facilities, the staff were awesome"
Australia
Julie
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Mercure Tauranga
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and TV.

17. Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels

Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels
3.0 star property
Otumoetai, 5.5 km from Maungatapu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (232 reviews)
"Can't fault anything this motel was fantastic especially liked the extra blankets for the bed, nice touch!"
Australia
Jeanette
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view through a window with curtains.

18. Bethlehem Motor Inn

Bethlehem Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Bethlehem, 6.3 km from Maungatapu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (413 reviews)
"We had a good stay nice and clean and comfortable no problems"
Australia
TERANGI
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Bethlehem Motor Inn
A sign for The Roselands Motel with a vacancy notice.

19. Roselands Motel

Roselands Motel
3.0 star property
4.5 km from Maungatapu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (147 reviews)
"Very clean, quiet, helpful staff, comfortable bed, well equipped."
Australia
Neil
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Roselands Motel
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas, with ocean views.

20. Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
4.0 star property
Papamoa Beach, 9.4 km from Maungatapu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (479 reviews)
"Loved everything about the Park, very accommodating to our needs. Will definitely stay again."
Australia
Patricia
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
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Where to stay in Maungatapu

Find the best Maungatapu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, a cruise ship, and a rocky outcrop.

Mount Maunganui

Take in the views from this mighty volcanic cone, relax on a beach, go for a surf, dine out or indulge in some retail therapy in the Bay of Plenty.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a hill with greenery in the background.

Papamoa Beach

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

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent green hill, a beach, and a large body of water.

Papamoa

While Papamoa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gordon Spratt Reserve and Papamoa Beach.

A beach with houses, a mountain, and a rocky island.

Omanu

While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.

A coastal area with several sailboats anchored near a hill with dense greenery.

Bethlehem

If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.

Top Maungatapu Hotel Reviews

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and everything we needed was there"
Leana 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Frequently asked questions

What is Maungatapu like?
Travellers to Tauranga's Maungatapu neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Consider a visit to Rangataua Bay as part of your Maungatapu travel plans.
How many hotels are there in the Maungatapu area?
When you want to find places to stay in Tauranga, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Maungatapu.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Maungatapu, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Maungatapu.
What is there to do around this Tauranga neighbourhood?
Rangataua Bay is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Maungatapu. While you're out sightseeing, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are a couple of additional sights to visit in Tauranga.

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