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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.

Our plane was delayed and the staff were very accommodating about a late check for us. The room and bathroom was exceptionally clean. The furnishings were very clean and tidy, not tatty and old. The kitchen had everything we needed. We had a lovely little outdoor sitting area which was private and sunny.

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9.2
Superb
567 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.

Loved the hotel, room, location and enjoyed speaking to owner

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9.1
Superb
487 reviews
Price from
£107
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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9.3
Superb
68 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.

Everything was awesome, beautifully clean, all the amenities, super comfy bed. Well definitely book again. Thank you

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8.6
Fabulous
2,407 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.

Stayed there recently as a stop over and it was lovely. The motel is a five minute walk to bars and restaurants and the suites come fully equipped with a kitchenette and plenty of towels.

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8.9
Fabulous
2,009 reviews
Price from
£102
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.

nice surprise having our beds made and towels changed daily. Very happy with our stay

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8.4
Very good
403 reviews
Price from
£104
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.

clean and tidy and Simon provided excellent service.

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8.9
Fabulous
408 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

Guests can sunbathe, enjoy a meal and unwind around the spacious outdoor grass area which has a landscaped garden, a trampoline, seating areas, surrounded by palm trees. 18th Avenue Thermal Motel has a children’s playground and BBQ facilities.

The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The kitchen had all the basics for meal prep and eating, the beds were comfortable, and the location was great. We would definitely stay here again.

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8
Very good
410 reviews
Price from
£79
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
250 reviews
Price from
£117
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.

Very clean, specially the kitchen and everyday they clean the rooom

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8.5
Very good
535 reviews
Price from
£107
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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  • Strand Motel
    Budget options available

    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

    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 482 reviews
  • Rainbow Motel
    Budget options available

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

    4.3
    Scored 4.3
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 75 reviews
  • ASURE Harbour View Motel
    Budget options available

    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.

    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 487 reviews
  • Cobblestone Court Motel - Wenzel Motels
    Budget options available

    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.

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 159 reviews

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  • Colonial Court Motor Inn
    Central location

    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

    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 68 reviews
  • 850 Cameron Motel
    Central location

    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!

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 567 reviews
  • Durham Court Motor Inn
    Central location

    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

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,010 reviews
  • Academy Motor Inn
    Central location

    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!

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 408 reviews
  • Ambassador Motor Inn
    Central location

    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

    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 428 reviews
  • The Tauranga on the Waterfront
    Central location

    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.

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,407 reviews
  • Bethlehem Motor Inn and Conference Centre
    Central location

    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

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 535 reviews
  • Cameron Thermal Motel
    Central location

    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

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 404 reviews
  • ASURE Macy's Motor Inn
    Central location

    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..

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 302 reviews
  • Harbour City Motor Inn & Conference
    Central location

    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

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 250 reviews
  • 18th Avenue Thermal Motel
    Central location

    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.

    Pool, Bed and car parking space right outside the door

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 410 reviews
  • Cottage Park Thermal Motel
    Central location

    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.

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 349 reviews
  • Bennetts Motor Inn
    Central location

    Bennetts 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

    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,199 reviews

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Motels that guests love in Tauranga

  • Avg. price/night: £109.24
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,407 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
  • Avg. price/night: £109.24
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,407 reviews
    Modern motel with clean and comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff. Though on the edge of the central area of town, it's a relatively easy stroll to the waterfront for a selection of bars and restaurants.
    Graham
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £87.89
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,199 reviews
    Nice little place. had a room with private pool, but pool broken, not sure if charged for that, apart from that , good price for 1 room dlb bed an single in lounge. But we were happy to find a motel. At short notice. Thank you
    Katrina Reid
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £104.04
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 404 reviews
    I left early by 6.15 to reach the Grace Hospital by 6.45 for my Total Hip Replacement. I am pretty sure i would enjoy the Breki at the Thermal Motel
    Bachmann
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £116.39
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,007 reviews
    Room was well appointed, good size, room to spread out. Nice comfortable bed & pillows, no hard lump in the middle as I have experienced at other motels. Was clean & tidy, close to town so easy to walk in for dinner etc and back.
    Signal
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109.24
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,407 reviews
    An older motel which has been refurbished. Spacious, comfortable and the staff were really helpful and lovely.
    Elizabeth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £68.89
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 482 reviews
    I was able to park my car in the motel car park and walk to my work appointment after checking in. Downtown Tauranga was having major roadworks and needs more customers in the lovely eateries on the Strand. i could easily walk to shops too.
    Carol
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £58.91
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,013 reviews
    The location was great I aced it and glad I got to stay in a motel for a great price for one night
    Kurt
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £104.26
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,010 reviews
    I couldn't fault the motel
    Janine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £102.14
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 428 reviews
    Such a lovely place the photos dot do it justice! The staff were lovely, and the owner was super friendly. It had everything you needed from cooking facilities comfy beds, and we had a out door area with a picnic table. The fridge is a great size, not a little one like most motels. Also the services daily eith the chocolates left behind were a lovely treat. The pool was cold and will be great if you're visiting in the summer, though we still jumped in! :) We will be visiting again.
    Amelia
    People with friends

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