Welcome Bay
Tauranga

Visit Welcome Bay
Things to do

Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike Tour (Tauranga)
Top hotels in Welcome Bay

Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Accommodation
"Heat pump was not that efficient, but the cabin was okay and spacious."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Hotel on Devonport

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and everything we needed was there"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Quest on Durham

Pacific Motor Inn
"Good spot. Clean comfortable and convenient location"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Welcome Bay

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.

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.

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.












