Otumoetai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Otumoetai
Popular places to visit
Mount Maunganui
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Papamoa Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Papamoa Beach during your trip to Papamoa Beach? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Blake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Fernland Spa
Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Activities
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best Otumoetai Hotel Deals
Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels
"parking is good, could’ve been better kitchen"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
"The heated floor in the bathroom and the water pressure in the shower were amazing. Had a balcony with an amazing view and had chairs no table so couldn’t have breakfast out there. Room service was great except they don’t collect the dirty dishes if staying one night and if you are not charging it ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel on Devonport
"The rooms were clean and spacious. Parking was $10 a night in the hotel secure carpark which was great . The staff were very helpful.it was located right in town I would return to this hotel again and recommend it anyone"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
"It was all good"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Quest on Durham
"This hotel is one of the more tired Quest Hotels, the carpets and decor are dated. The frying pan was small, the light in the range hood was out and the coffee tray was not refilled over the 3 days I stayed. The shower temp fluctuates which is borderline dangerous and the washing machine's dryer ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
CitySide Hotel Tauranga
"solid stay overall. parking was plenty enough for the small hotel and the room i had was quite small, but for one person perfectly cozy and big enough. the bed was super comfy and the water pressure in the shower good. i had a room on the upper floor and there wasn't a lift. had i had more than just ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Otumoetai
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.
