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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
Wonderful
568 reviews
Price from
$122
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.

Clean,good location, beautiful view right out the hotel.staff are so nice and helpful.they clean the room very nicely and free laundry.

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9.1
Wonderful
484 reviews
Price from
$137
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.

Very kind and helpful staff. Comfortable and spacious rooms. Well-equipped kitchen and bathroom.

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9.3
Wonderful
64 reviews
Price from
$164
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.

Amazing views room well equipped and house keeping every day. Recommended

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8.6
Excellent
2,430 reviews
Price from
$134
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
Excellent
1,994 reviews
Price from
$130
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
385 reviews
Price from
$136
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
Excellent
393 reviews
Price from
$134
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.

Location location location. Within 2 blocks of the beach, restaurants, shops etc. Lovely hosts very helpful and friendly. The room was comfy and clean. Free parking was a bonus. We would stay again.

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8
Very Good
244 reviews
Price from
$113
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
529 reviews
Price from
$134
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
Excellent
420 reviews
Price from
$118
per night

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Both travelers 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 make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Colonial Court Motor Inn
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 65 reviews

    Located in Tauranga, 6 miles from ASB Baypark Stadium, Colonial Court Motor Inn provides accommodations 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
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 571 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
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 484 reviews

    Just 131 feet from the stunning Tauranga Harbor, Asure Harbor 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,994 reviews

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

    Friendly owners, location great for getting to restaurants

  • Academy Motor Inn
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 394 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ drive from Tauranga town center, 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 420 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,436 reviews

    The Tauranga on the Waterfront is located in a quiet street, less than 5 minutes' walk from the town's shops, restaurants and bars. Some accommodations 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
     · 530 reviews

    Featuring a swimming pool, an indoor spa pool, and a tennis court, this motel and conference center offers stylish and comfortable accommodations with free Wi-Fi and SKY TV, less than 10 minutes'...

    Location, rooms blinds, pool, tennis court, laundry

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

    Set in Tauranga, 4.3 mi 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
     · 161 reviews

    Cobblestone Court Motel - Wenzel Motels offers self-contained accommodations 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
     · 297 reviews

    Macy’s offers self-contained accommodations just 984 feet 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
     · 243 reviews

    Just 3 minutes’ walk from The Strand waterfront, Harbor City Motor-Inn & Conference offers accommodations 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
     · 435 reviews

    Located in the heart of the picturesque Bay of Plenty region, 18th Avenue Thermal Motel features self-catering accommodations with free Wi-Fi. Tauranga city center is a 5-minute drive away.

    Facilities was good and clean plus staff was very helpful

  • Cottage Park Thermal Motel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 352 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
     · 1,190 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
     · 492 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
    4.3
    Scored 4.3
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 79 reviews

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

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  • Avg. price/night: $69.48
    4.3
    Scored 4.3
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 79 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $122.33
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 161 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $153.81
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 669 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: $134.06
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,436 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: $133.91
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 530 reviews
    Very friendly staff, great family motel, great pool and spa
    Annie
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $134.06
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,436 reviews
    A great, no nonsense motel in a fantastic location with everything we needed for a short stay
    J
    Janet
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 144 reviews
    You get alot for your money, especially compared to a motel at a similar price. Will happily return
    Peyroux
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $139.88
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,994 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: $134.06
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,436 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: $139.88
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,994 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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