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Harbour City Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers can soak in the spa tub for relaxation or hop on a bike to explore the scenic surroundings - two perfect ways to enhance their stay

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Harbour City Motor Inn, near Memorial Park, offers comfort and convenience. Guests can bike around Tenpin Tauranga or relax in the spa tub after exploring. The inn provides free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and multilingual staff ready to assist with visitor needs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

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  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Located in Tauranga, Harbour City Motor Inn is in the city centre. Tenpin Tauranga and Tauranga Golf Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Memorial Park and Fernland Spa. Mount Hot Pools and Mount Maunganui are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Tauranga travel guide
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50 Wharf Street, Tauranga, 3110

What's nearby

  • Baycourt Community & Arts Centre
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tauranga Domain
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Elms Mission House
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Memorial Park
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tenpin Tauranga
    3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Falafel Metro
    3 min walk
  • The Phoenix
    3 min walk
  • Cafe Demitasse
    3 min walk
  • Crown & Badger
    2 min walk
  • Clarence Boutique Hotel
    4 min walk

About this property

Harbour City Motor Inn

Motel near Memorial Park
Located close to Tenpin Tauranga and Fernland Spa, Harbour City Motor Inn provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a business centre and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free property and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Harbour City Motor Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and rainfall showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NZD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.9 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: NZD 15 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Harbour City Motor
Harbour City Motor Inn
Harbour City Motor Inn Tauranga
Harbour City Motor Tauranga
Harbour City Motor Inn Motel
Harbour City Motor Inn Tauranga
Harbour City Motor Inn Motel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbour City Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harbour City Motor Inn?

As of 19 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbour City Motor Inn on 22 Mar 2026 start from NZ$185, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Harbour City Motor Inn?

Self-parking is available for NZD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Harbour City Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Harbour City Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Harbour City Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of Tauranga, this motel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Memorial Park and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Tenpin Tauranga. Fernland Spa and Tauranga Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Harbour City Motor Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 215 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, the location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, comfortable, quiet and friendly staff. Thanks for having us stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeNora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From arrival the host was amazing and while we requested a ground level room they had no idea our daughter uses a wheelchair and yet made it so easy for us to park our car. The motel is near the city but still so quiet and our NY's experience was amazing esp the fireworks display which was literally down the road. Clean facilities, great amenities and awesome for families even though there were only 3 of us. Thank you so the host and team who looked after us and made it a memorable stay ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Good value for money older motel in good condition very helpful staff very close to central city
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelene M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Very handy location, clean awesome spa bath
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John and huia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money and location is central and convenient. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent. Property was rather dated but had everything we needed. Staff changed our room to a ground-floor room without a problem. Recommend as a convenient stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but Well presented and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROZANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Appreciate quick friendly check in Bruce was very helpful and humerus
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly staff. Close to cafes, restaurants & waterfront (within walking distance). Room clean and tidy, a bit dated, but served it purpose. Beds were comfortable and good water pressure in shower - unfortunately jets weren't working in the hot tub. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice establishment. Easy walking to many restaurants. Complete kitchenette with all utensils. Bathroom had a jacuzzi tub! Parking is $10 extra.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to park close to airport food is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shane

Ok no frills hotel best thing going for it is location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Md HABIB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place for staying. In heart of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great option for location and a lovely motel. Staff were brilliant. Totally recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very handy to Baycourt Community Arts Centre and lots of dining options with easy walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Very central
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good service, helped me when I booked the place for the wrong amount of people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Amenities
It wasn't the property it was the young lady at reception I had forgotten my phone charger they kindly lent me a charger, yeah,little things like that
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay, very convenient in centre of city but also had limited parking due to construction going on around it. rooms were ok with sky and spa bath but are a bit tired. Still good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024