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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.

clean, modern, amazingly comfortable bed, friendly staff,

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9.2
Superb
574 reviews
Price from
£97
per night

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.

Very friendly owners and very beautiful accommodation.

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9.1
Superb
486 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

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.

Absolutely clean, comfy and relaxing

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9.2
Superb
66 reviews
Price from
£131
per night

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.

it worked well for our family with a great view!

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8.6
Fabulous
2,432 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

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.

Convenient location as it is walking distance to many restaurants. Good facilities.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,997 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Set in Tauranga, 7 km from Mills Reef Winery, Cameron Thermal Motel features a spa

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. All guest rooms at the motel are fitted with a seating area.

Last minute booking, late arrival with a lovely receptionist for an easy checkin. Well appointed comfy room. You

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8.4
Very good
391 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

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.

NICE QUIET MOTEL. HOSTS WERE VERY HELPFUL. ROOM SERVICE EXCELLENT.

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8.9
Fabulous
400 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

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.

It was very clean and they were very welcoming and knowledgeable of the area

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8
Very good
247 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

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.

Lovely room, very clean, good facilities. The laundry room was an added bonus, just $2 per load use the honest box in the laundry. It was warm and sunny outside so I was able to dry my washing outside on the line provided at the back of the building. A dryer was available for a further $2. I made use of the swimming pool, it was a little cold, but it was a sunny day and afterwards a dip in the hot tub was wonderful. Situated close to nearby shops and the city was about a 15 minute drive as long as you don’t get stuck in traffic, which built up at obvious times around 2:3pm when children are beginning to come home from school and again at 4:30ish pm when people were driving home from work. Lovely staff on hand to make your stay as comfortable as possible. When we arrived the key fob that is inserted to get the electricity supply was broken and the lady in charge, sorry I didn’t get her name, went out of her way and beyond her working day to sort a temporary fix out. She apologised profusely for the temporary fix, to us it was not an issue at all. She then booked the election to come out the following day to fit a new device. This lovely lady then came to check that everything had been done properly. What a star, thank you so much.

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8.5
Very good
535 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

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.

Clean, spacious, comfortable, well maintained, convenient parking, good location, nice kitchen facilities, responsive and helpful staff

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8.8
Fabulous
422 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Colonial Court Motor Inn
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 66 reviews

    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.

    Gorgeous one-bedroom apartment with a private outdoor area

  • 850 Cameron Motel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 575 reviews

    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...

    Absolutely loved this place! Clean tidy & modern!

  • ASURE Harbour View Motel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 486 reviews

    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.

    Nice light and airy room. Exactly as advertised. Great views.

  • Durham Court Motor Inn
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,995 reviews

    This 4-star inn offers value-for-money accommodation just a short stroll from Tauranga city centre with its many restaurants, cafés and shops.

    Friendly owners, location great for getting to restaurants

  • Academy Motor Inn
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 402 reviews

    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.

    Liked everything. Amazingly clean. Loved the pool!

  • Ambassador Motor Inn
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 422 reviews

    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.

    presentation , clean tidy and always a great experience

  • The Tauranga on the Waterfront
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,434 reviews

    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.

    Loved how clean it was, and had everything we needed.

  • Bethlehem Motor Inn and Conference Centre
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 535 reviews

    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...

    Location, rooms blinds, pool, tennis court, laundry

  • Cameron Thermal Motel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 391 reviews

    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.

    Extremely clean and comfortable. Very homely feeling

  • Cobblestone Court Motel - Wenzel Motels
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 160 reviews

    Cobblestone Court Motel - Wenzel Motels offers self-contained accommodation in a beautiful garden setting, with all rooms leading out to a private patio.

    The service was great, was tidy and well equipped.

  • ASURE Macy's Motor Inn
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 302 reviews

    Macy’s offers self-contained accommodation just 300 metres from the Wairekeao Estaury boardwalk and 15 minutes’ drive from Tauranga Airport.

    It was everything and more that I wanted it to be..

  • Harbour City Motor Inn & Conference
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 247 reviews

    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.

    close to all the amenities within walking distance

  • 18th Avenue Thermal Motel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 426 reviews

    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.

    Easy layout , lovely and clean and very comfortable beds

  • Cottage Park Thermal Motel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 349 reviews

    Cottage Park Thermal Motel is located in Tauranga. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

    Nicely renovated unit. Spotlessly clean and spacious.

  • Bennetts Thermal Motor Inn
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,195 reviews

    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.

    Other than the hot water spa not working it was ok

  • Strand Motel
    Central location
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 486 reviews

    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.

    Spacious, clean and tidy. Perfect central location

  • Rainbow Motel
    Central location
    4.2
    Scored 4.2
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 78 reviews

    Located just opposite the Gate Pa shopping centre in Tauranga, Rainbow Motel offers self-contained accommodation featuring fully equipped kitchens.

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Motels that guests love in Tauranga

  • Avg. price/night: £55.60
    4.2
    Scored 4.2
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 78 reviews
    the fact that the motel opened up for me late was nice. i did send 2 emails and made 5 calls to inform the site i was going to be late that went unanswered and non-reply to the mails. but they came through in the end.
    johan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £103.12
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 160 reviews
    Whilst booking.com confirmed my reservation, the motel’s office hours were until 6pm not 8pm as advertised online. Arrived at property and no one at reception and after hours number did not pick up the phone. On a busy weekend no other place available in town, very disappointing.
    Markus
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £118.32
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 673 reviews
    The room was immaculate. And even though it's right on the road, I didn't hear any traffic noise. Also, although I didn't use them, that there was a washer and dryer and all the little extras are something I'll keep in mind for future stays, of a longer duration.
    Kari
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £109.27
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,434 reviews
    Lovely motel and would recommend. Very clean, comfortable bed and has a fresh feel about it. Everything felt good as soon as you walked in the room. Well equipped with kettle and toaster; cutlery and crockery. Great shower and plenty hot water. Sitting out area and views of the sea.
    Elaine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £107.16
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 535 reviews
    Very friendly staff, great family motel, great pool and spa
    Annie
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £109.27
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,434 reviews
    A great, no nonsense motel in a fantastic location with everything we needed for a short stay
    J
    Janet
    People with friends
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 143 reviews
    You get alot for your money, especially compared to a motel at a similar price. Will happily return
    Peyroux
    People with friends
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,995 reviews
    Sweet little motel - comfy rooms with excellent power shower and sky tv. Nice little kitchenette which is functional and there is a communal pool but we didn’t use it. Exceptionally clean and good location and parking outside the room
    charlotte
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109.27
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,434 reviews
    What a wonderful end to our trip. This must be the best Motel in New Zealand. Excellent reception staff, good parking, lovely room with what must be the best views in the world across Tauranga harbour. Come rain (which it did) or shine (which it also did) we enjoyed being in our lovely unit on the first floor......oceans of space, fabulous views. Beautifully clean. excellent cooking facilities and a comfortable bed. We didn't want to leave.
    C
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,995 reviews
    Had to travel at short notice so only managed to get two nights here, sadly our next motel was well below this level. Would definitely stay here again
    Penny
    Group

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