Tauranga South Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A turquoise lake surrounded by lush green hills and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

Stay near popular Tauranga South attractions

Tenpin Tauranga

7.8/10 (20 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Tenpin Tauranga during your stay in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
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Activities

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

AU$145
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga

AU$216
per adult
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
Deep in the Glow worm canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$213
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
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Our pick of the best Tauranga South Hotel Deals

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
50 Eighteenth Avenue Tauranga
The price is AU$135 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$135
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (283 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, great parking. Helpful staff"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

18th Avenue Thermal Motel
850 Cameron Motel

850 Cameron Motel

4.5 out of 5
850 Cameron Road Tauranga
The price is AU$183 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$183
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (628 reviews)
"Really helpful staff. Room was clean and tidy, bed was a bit softer than I’d prefer but otherwise no complaints. Would stay again. Cafe nearby was good for breakfast."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

850 Cameron Motel
Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn

Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn

3 out of 5
2 Fifteenth Avenue Tauranga
The price is AU$143 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$143
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Mount ...
Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
The price is AU$180 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$180
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Hotel on Devonport
6 on Adams

6 on Adams

3 out of 5
6 Adams Avenue Tauranga Tauranga
The price is AU$143 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$143
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Mount Hot Pools are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (164 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, very comfortable and has everything you need. Handy walking distance to cafes etc"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

6 on Adams
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is AU$176 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$176
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Overall just a really good stay and a beautiful spot"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
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Our guide on where to stay in Tauranga South

Find the best Tauranga South areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, a cruise ship, and a rocky outcrop.

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.

A coastal city with a beach, clear blue sea, and surrounding greenery.

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.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent green hill, a beach, and a large body of water.

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.

A beach with houses, a mountain, and a rocky island.

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.

A coastal area with several sailboats anchored near a hill with dense greenery.

Bethlehem

If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.

Tauranga South Travel Guide

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