We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Tauranga, New Zealand. We have also included accommodation in apartments, villas, wineries, holiday homes, historic buildings, boutique hotels, romantic hotels and guest houses. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Holiday Home.Cool. Great value. Located in Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty region, Sunset Cottage features a patio. The air-conditioned accommodation is 14 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from ASB Baypark Arena. The holiday home with a terrace and garden views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 20 km from Sunset Cottage.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Popular among couples. Offering adults-only accommodation, free unlimited WiFi and free breakfast, Seascape Villa Bed & Breakfast is just 5 minutes’ drive from Tauranga Harbour. The property uses solar power and 100% renewable Carbon Zero Certified Electricity. Each offers lovely garden views, with an alarm clock, a wardrobe, and a Smart FHD LCD TV with over 50 cable channels including sport and movies. All rooms have their own private bathroom featuring bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries. All rooms have window insect screens for your comfort. Seascape Villa B&B Tauranga is 5 minutes' drive from central Tauranga. It is a 15-minute drive from Tauranga Airport and Mount Maunganui. You can take a walk in around the Carlton Street Park, just 5 minutes' walk away. The property also offers laundry services. Free parking is available on site. The free European-style continental breakfast includes fresh fruit salad, cereals, fresh juice,Toast, a selection of cold meats including manuka ham and salami. Tea and coffee plus your choice of a cooked breakfast including eggs and New Zealand streaky beacon.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Beautiful. Great views. Situated 6.4 km from Poike Road, Arohanui Rural Retreat B&B provides luxury accommodation in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. The units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. A refrigerator and coffee machine are available for guests to use. A buffet breakfast is available featuring home grown seasonal produce. A sun terrace is available for guests to use at the accommodation. Tauranga Airport is 13 km from the property.Show full description
Villa.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples. Set 19 km from ASB Baypark Stadium and 19 km from ASB Baypark Arena, Sunny Brae Cottages features free WiFi and units equipped with a kitchen, terrace and seating area. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Featuring a private entrance, the villa allows guests to maintain their privacy. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle. All units feature bed linen. Guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 14 km from the villa.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most beautiful, romantic and stylish villas in Tauranga! It also has beautiful surroundings. AMAZING.
Apartment.Lively. Great value. Popular among women. Boasting inner courtyard views, Bethlehem Garden Retreat features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 18 km from ASB Baypark Arena. The air-conditioned accommodation is 18 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some fruits. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 12 km from Bethlehem Garden Retreat.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great location. Set in Tauranga and only 11 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Taiparoro House offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 11 km from ASB Baypark Arena. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast provides certain units with city views, and every unit includes a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a seating area. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 6 km from Taiparoro House.Show full description
This is likely one of the most CHARMING bed and breakfasts in Tauranga. It also has a great location.
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great location. Top Of The Town Bed & Breakfast is located in downtown Tauranga, a 3-minute walk from The Strand with it's many restaurants and bars, the Art Gallery, Bus Depot and Tauranga's main shopping precinct. Free WiFi, continental breakfast and private covered parking are included. The room is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels including movies and sport. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided. The bathroom includes a shower and spa bath and for your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Top Of The Town Bed & Breakfast offers free transfers from and to the Tauranga Airport. If golf is your passion the bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute drive of three 18 hole and two 9 hole courses. Directly opposite the property is the Tauranga Domain which has a tennis and outdoor bowling club. The area is popular for cycling. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 6 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment.Stylish. Great views. Popular among women. Located 5 km from the centre of Tauranga, Majestic Water and City Lights Studio is a self contained studio sitting overlooking our inner harbour. The studio is independent from the main house, renovated in 2017, allowing you to come and go at your leisure. The apartment features a flat-screen TV, spacious kitchen, bathroom and laundry. You will enjoy the water and city views from inside, or sitting outside on the patio, soaking in the Bay of Plenty sunshine. The inner harbour laps at the bottom of the property where you can swim or walk around the foreshore. Canoes are available for those competent on the water. Guests have their own BBQ facilities on the patio. An air conditioning unit is installed for your summer or winter requirements. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 5 km from the property. Sandy white beaches are within a 15-minute drive from the accommodation. A bus stop is located at the end of the driveway where you can head to popular tourist spots located at Mount Maunganui and Bayfair Mall.Show full description
Holiday Home.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Set in Tauranga and only 31 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Te Harinui - Peaceful rural escape offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 31 km from ASB Baypark Arena. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at Te Harinui - Peaceful rural escape can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most RELAXING holiday homes in Tauranga.
Villa.Charming. Great location. Popular among women. Set in Tauranga, within 16 km of ASB Baypark Arena, The Edge Tauriko is an accommodation offering city views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from ASB Baypark Stadium. The villa with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 14 km from the villa.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Superb interior design. Located in Tauranga, 8.9 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Clarence Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 9.2 km from ASB Baypark Arena. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Clarence Boutique Hotel each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Guests at Clarence Boutique Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tauranga, like hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 4 km from the hotel.Show full description
This is the most well designed and historic boutique hotel in Tauranga. It also has AN AMAZING HOTEL BAR.
Guest House.Hip. Great interior design. Featuring inner courtyard views, Delightful on Devonport offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 12 km from ASB Baypark Arena. The air-conditioned accommodation is 11 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The guest house with a terrace and garden views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The unit is soundproofed and includes a parquet floors as well as a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 7 km from the guest house.Show full description
I think this is one of the coolest, most creative and cosy guest houses in Tauranga! WOW!
Villa.Newly opened, February 2024. Set in Tauranga and only 10 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Harbour Haven - A Sunset Oasis! offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property was built in 2023 and features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. The villa is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. This villa also has a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. This villa is allergy-free and soundproof. ASB Baypark Arena is 10 km from the villa. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 5 km from Harbour Haven - A Sunset Oasis!.Show full description
Apartment.Popular among couples. Set in Tauranga, Pukeko On Bay is a boutique, self-contained studio apartment situated in a quiet cul-de-sac 100 metres from a sea inlet. It features a large private terrace. The apartment is 3.4 km from Mills Reef Winery. Free private parking is available on site. Guests can prepare a snack in the kitchenette, which has a microwave, toaster, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. A flat-screen TV is available. Pukeko on Bay features free WiFi. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. The property is 2 minutes' walk from the waters edge and a Salt Marsh Scenic Reserve. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 7 km from the property. There are a range of dining options 10 minutes' away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Set in landscaped grounds, Lavender Lodge is only 9 km from the centre of Tauranga. Guests can take in garden views from the sun drenched terrace. Lavender Lodge is only 20-minutes from Mount Maunganui's white sandy beach The heated main bedroom has a small fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and a Smart TV with Netflix. The property features Free unlimited WiFi. The large bathroom has a claw foot tub and free toiletries along with a hair dryer. Guests are offered a continental breakfast with quality coffee. Lavender Lodge is a 2-minute drive to 2 golf courses, and a 2-minute walk to Lakes Walk and cycleways. Mills Reef Winery is a 15-minute drive and Rotorua Airport is a 50-minute drive away.Show full description
Apartment.Great bar. Popular among women. Bungalow on Bell Common is situated in Tauranga. Housed in a building dating from 2017, this apartment is 13 km from the ASB Baypark Arena. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. Offering free private parking, this 4-star apartment also features free WiFi. The property is soundproof and is set 13 km from ASB Baypark Stadium. Guests at the apartment can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Tauranga, 9 km from Bungalow on Bell Common, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Apartment. Located in Tauranga, this contemporary apartment features free WiFi and is located in a quiet cul-de-sac street. The apartment is a 12-minute drive from the city centre and a 20-minute drive from Mt Maunganui beach, cafes, restaurants and bars. Mills Reef Winery is 4.5 km from Stylish Matua Apartment. Free private parking is available on site. The property features a kitchenette with fridge, mini oven and microwave. The modern bathroom includes a shower and separate bath. There is an indoor/outdoor living area which flows onto a private patio with lovely gardens. Towels and bed linen are provided. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing and windsurfing. Tauranga Airport is 9.6 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment. Providing a terrace, Luxury Apartment retreat provides accommodation in Tauranga. The air-conditioned accommodation is 13 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 8 km from the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 13 km from ASB Baypark Arena. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Offering free WiFi and stunning views over Tauranga Harbour, the city and Mount Maunganui, Grange Harbour View B&B is located in Tauranga. The property's garden boasts flowering shrubs and fruit trees. Situated on a quiet street, the historic Grange Harbour View is 1.3kms to 9 hole public golf course. Free on-site parking is provided. Other facilities offered at the property include a guest lounge/breakfast room with TV (Netflix available) and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. All rooms offer garden or pool views, bed linen and a private bathroom (Not ensuite) with a shower and/or bathtub.Show full description
Motel.Lively. Great bar. 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. The units at the motel feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Colonial Court Motor Inn every room includes bed linen and towels. ASB Baypark Arena is 10 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 8 km from Colonial Court Motor Inn.Show full description
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