5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
A lovely, pretty town. A great base to explore the area. Good dining options.
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Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort
42 Mount Avenue, Pauanui Beach, Pauanui
The price is NZ$293 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$293
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Pauanui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Lakes Golf Course and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (403 reviews)
We loved it. Even booked another night longer. Really enjoyed the breakfast buffet, hot tub, sauna, and the sense of place in the forest.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge
174 Vista Paku, Pauanui Beach, Pauanui
The price is NZ$250 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$250
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Pauanui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Pauanui Library and Information Centre and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
Close to town centre and walkable to the beach.
Reviewed on 7 May 2025
Ocean Breeze Resort
34 Pauanui Boulevard, Pauanui
The price is NZ$315 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$315
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Pauanui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pauanui Pines Golf Course and Pauanui ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
Great apartment with full kitchen. Very nicely decorated and across from the beach. Highly recommend! And restaurants nearby were outstanding (Cabana and The Lical).
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ocean Breeze Resort
34 Pauanui Boulevard, Pauanui
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Pauanui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pauanui Pines Golf Course and Pauanui ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
Great apartment with full kitchen. Very nicely decorated and across from the beach. Highly recommend! And restaurants nearby were outstanding (Cabana and The Lical).
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025
Family Friendly Estuary front beach house
Pauanui
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Pauanui. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Pauanui Library and Information ...
10/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Clean comfortable and spacious.,Good amenities and excellent location.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
The Pirate's Rest, a tiny home by the beach.
Pauanui
Stay at this vacation home in Pauanui. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Gallagher Park and Pauanui Pines Golf Course are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Pirate's Rest was the perfect location for a 2-day boys' trip for me and my 7 year old. Super close to the beach, friendly surroundings, and a really simple and easy layout to the tiny home. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Pauanui Tairua Trail
You can take time to visit Pauanui Tairua Trail during your travels to Pauanui. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
The Lakes Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Pauanui at The Lakes Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Pauanui Library and Information Centre
Pauanui Library and Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Pauanui, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Reviews of Pauanui
4.3
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
It feels very relaxing and laid back.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
A quiet place in the off season, but it was just what we needed.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Quite a small place, off the beaten track, more designed for local holiday makers than tourists. If you want more hustle and bustle try Whangamata instead.
- Pauanui Beach
- Pauanui Tairua Trail
- Cathedral Cove
- Hahei Beach
- Hot Water Beach
- Whangamata Beach
- Lost Spring Thermal Pools
- Cooks Beach
- Buffalo Beach
- Whangamata Marina
- The Pinnacles
- Shakespeare Cliff Lookout
- Tairua Beach
- Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery
- Williamson Park
- Opoutere Beach
- Lonely Bay Beach
- Thames Hospital
- Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club
- Stingray Bay
- Mount Paku
- Goldmine Experience
- Rapaura Water Gardens
- Mercury Bay Museum
