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Harbour City Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with a hot tub, near Memorial Park

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Family Suite One bedroom | Private kitchen
Deluxe Queen with Bath

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Twin Room - Disability Access

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Queen with Bath

Deluxe Queen with Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite One bedroom

Family Suite One bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Studio with Spa Bath

Deluxe Studio with Spa Bath

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin with Spa Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
50 Wharf Street, Tauranga, 3110

What's nearby

  • Tauranga Domain - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Memorial Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fernland Spa - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mount Hot Pools - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 15 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gengy's Restaurant Tauranga - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Falafel Metro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Badger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cbk - ‬3 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), luggage storage and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and a banquet hall
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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Vietnamese

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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)
  • 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

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

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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 5 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbour City Motor Inn on 6 Jul 2025 start from NZ$157.53, 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 (1.6 km) from Memorial Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Tenpin Tauranga. Fernland Spa and Tauranga Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Harbour City Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 210 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kym

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

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

8/10 Good

John and huia

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

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Karen

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

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

8/10 Good

Anne

Very central
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shane

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Were able to put me up for the night on short notice. 2 hours. Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay in Tauranga for work constantly, this property was very dated. Doesn’t meet the value when places like city suites or armitage is cheaper for more modern
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

craig

very tired property.... needs a big makeover
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness
not to bad
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

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