Local Accommodation in the Bay:

There is a vast range of accommodation available in the Tauranga area. Backpackers, Motels, Holiday Parks and Luxury Resorts whatever the budget there is something to suit. No matter what you are looking for whether it’s a great family vacation for the kids or a five star getaway with your loved one, there will be something for you.

Here are a few that are worth checking out:

Backpackers: Accommodation catering for travellers at the budget end of the market and backpackers are also suitable for larger groups. These have communal cooking and bathroom facilities and in some case laundry facilities.

Loft 109 Backpackers – www.loft109.co.nz

Harbourside Backpackers – www.backpacktauranga.co.nz

Pacific Coast Backpackers – www.pacificcoastlodge.co.nz 

 

Holiday Parks: This accommodation option is great for families and nearly all forms of travellers. Holiday Parks have camping sites (powered and non-powered) as well as cabins and some even have motel style accommodation. Communal kitchens/dining and bathrooms are standard however some cabins have en-suites and some also have cooking facilities and kitchen equipment. Remember to check whether the Holiday Park you prefer provides linen or whether you need to supply your own.

Golden Grove Holiday Park – www.golden-grove.co.nz

Beachside Holiday Park – www.mountbeachside.co.nz

Tauranga Tourist Park – www.taurangatouristpark.co.nz

Silver Birch Holiday Park – www.silverbirch.co.nz

Papamoa Beach Top 10 Holiday Park www.papamoabeach.co.nz 

 

 

Motor Inns and Motels: Motels offer a self-catering experience. Almost all motels offer kitchen and bathroom facilities in your unit or room. Some apartments have separate bedrooms and additional in-unit facilities (eg. Laundry and full kitchen)

Bennetts Motor Inn – www.bennettsmotorinn.co.nz

Academy Motor Inn – www.academymotorinn.co.nz

Ambassador Motor Inn – www.ambassador-motorinn.co.nz 

Beachhouse Motel – www.beachhousemotel.co.nz

 

Hotels: Hotels are normally located in or near cities. These are great if you are on business or just want to be right in the city. Hotel rooms normally are inside a building where you all enter and leave the same way through a corridor. Hotels normally have extra amenities like restaurants, room service, pools, gyms etc. Hotels are a good choice for business trips or a family vacation with a little something extra:

Puriri Park Boutique Hotel – www.puriripark.co.nz

Pacific Palms Resort – www.pacificpalmsresort.co.nz

Hotel Armitage – www.hotelarmitage.co.nz 

 

Luxury: Luxury accommodation is definitely at the more expensive end of the budget, and normally has luxury amenities such a tennis court, gym, pool, sauna and lots more however if you are planning a special getaway or just want to indulge or treat yourself, then why not go all out and try one of these fantastic places

The Reef Resort – www.thereef.co.nz

Kingsview Resort and Towers – www.oceanside.co.nz

Cutterscove Resort – www.cutterscove.co.nz 

Sebel Trinity – www.sebeltauranga.co.nz