Papamoa
Tauranga
Visit Papamoa
Popular places to visit
Mount Maunganui
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.
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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Blake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Fernland Spa
Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Things to do
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga
Top hotels in Papamoa
Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.
"Tidy, lovely property, helpful host. Unfortunately short stay so unable to make the most of all that was on offer"
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport
"The rooms were clean and spacious. Parking was $10 a night in the hotel secure carpark which was great . The staff were very helpful.it was located right in town I would return to this hotel again and recommend it anyone"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Quest on Durham
"Bathroom was very outdated and posed some safety concerns. The bathtub didn’t appear to be properly cleaned, as there were a few hairs left inside and dust residue around the rim (possibly from the cleaning cloth), the step into the bath was also very high, with no handrails to assist getting in ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
"Great property. Amazing pool."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
CitySide Hotel Tauranga
"Looked a new building Continental breakfast delivered to your room. Great parking"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Papamoa
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.
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.
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.
Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.
Welcome Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga.
