The Best Beach Hotels in Tauranga

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Tauranga

The view from The Mount, Tauranga, New Zealand The view from The Mount, Tauranga, New Zealand

Tauranga, New Zealand can be a terrific beach vacation destination, so if you're wondering where to stay near the beach in Tauranga, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the best beach hotels in Tauranga for your next vacation based on amenities, location, price, activities, and traveler ratings. Many of these hotels offer terrific features such as pools, beachfront access, fitness centers, a spa, hot tubs, great views, safe areas, and more. With our analysis covering so many of Tauranga's beach resorts and hotels, you'll surely find the perfect hotel near the water or oceanfront for you. Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, romantic, or for a large group, below is our list of the top hotels near the beach in Tauranga for your next trip. So, here's our list of where to stay at the beach in Tauranga.

Families and travelers head here for the sandy beaches and water activities. Surfing, kayaking, and fishing are all popular in the area. Some of the most popular beaches include Mount Maunganui Beach, Waihī Beach, and Anzac Bay.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Bay Palm Motel

Motel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Tauranga
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 84 Girven Road,Mount Maunganui, Bay Palm Motel has great rooms from $111 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.9 km from the city center, visitors will especially love child care, laundry services, golf, a spa and wellness center, and free parking at this beach hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Seagulls Guesthouse

Guest House with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Tauranga
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Seagulls Guesthouse which has nice rooms starting at $55. Offering a water park, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 12 Hinau Street. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and free parking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.6 km from the city center. The kids will love the water park, too. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Boatshed Motel Apartments

Motel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Tauranga
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

We found Boatshed Motel Apartments to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $94. We loved that is has rooms with kitchens, child care, golf, city views, and a hot tub, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 31 Maranui St. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 6.2 km from the center of town. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Blue Haven Motel

Motel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $95, Blue Haven Motel, at 10 Tweed Street provides rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a microwave, a refrigerator, an airport shuttle, outdoor dining areas, and private parking. It's located just 4.7 km from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Gateway Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Tauranga

Gateway Motor Inn has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $117 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 593 Maunganui Road. Furthermore, it also offers car rentals, laundry facilities, family rooms, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for visitors. Just 4.4 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Tauranga, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Tauranga, Best Luxury Hotels in Tauranga, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Tauranga, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Tauranga, Best Hotels for One Week in Tauranga, or Best Hotels for One Night in Tauranga.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Tauranga?

Tauranga Average Beach Hotel Price
$94

After analyzing 5 beach hotels in Tauranga, New Zealand, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $94. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Tauranga.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $107
  • 3-star hotels: $95
  • 2-star hotels: $55


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