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Rainbow Motel

2.0 star property
Suburban motel connected to a shopping centre in Tauranga with free parking

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Exterior detail
Standard Studio, Private Bathroom
Interior entrance
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom
BBQ/picnic area
Located in Gate Pa, Rainbow Motel offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, fire up the barbecue grills for an impromptu feast.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Studio, Private Bathroom

Standard Studio, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Gate Pa neighbourhood, Rainbow Motel is connected to a shopping centre. Brain Watkins House and Monmouth Redoubt are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Maunganui and Memorial Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tauranga Domain or Mercury Baypark.
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Map
1009 - 1011 Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga, 3112

What's nearby

  • Tauranga Domain - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Fernland Spa - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Blake Park - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 20 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker Bob's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oak Tree Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Whipped Baker Tauranga - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪88 Chinese Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Motel

Motel located in Gate Pa
Rainbow Motel provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Rainbow Motel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Rainbow Motel Tauranga
Rainbow Tauranga
Rainbow Motel Motel
Rainbow Motel Tauranga
Rainbow Motel Motel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rainbow Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Rainbow Motel located?

Located in Gate Pa, this motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tauranga Golf Club, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park. Adrenalin Forest and Fernland Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Rainbow Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility had mould behind the curtains, was dated and dirty. There were toys over the driveway, empty alcohol boxes and we ended up not being able to stay because of the state of the room. We were charged over $400 for the one night and was told we have to go to Expedia to get a refund. Very disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Lyndall, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom basin did not drain which was an unpleasant experience. We advised staff the next morning and they said it would be fixed but it wasn't when we returned at the end of the day. It was disappointing and gross.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

mudit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Lavinia, Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only steps away from shops including a grocery store and petrol station
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok for last minute. But was a bit cold, shower was leaky and not great, had a TV but no freeview so couldnt watch anything. They said free Wiifi but was limited. On a good note the staff were very accommodating for our big family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and nice motel for the price! A bit noisy in our room but you get that so close to a main road. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for the overnight stay that we needed. Bed was comfortable, bathroom modern, good facilities close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Han, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The motel is a bit deceiving from the exterior because it looks old and run down but the interior of the 2 bedroom motel room was quite decent and has been renovated. It is a tad overpriced though for a motel room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

ASChonburi, Thailand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Amie

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

Short stay

We were only there to sleep as we were in town for a wedding. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Accommodation was comfortable. Good location close to lots of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

jeannie, whakatane nz

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

Motel conveniently close to Tauranga hospital

My husband was in hospital and I found the staff to be pleasant and supportive. I found that I needed to stay an extra day and they went out of their way to accomodate me, for which I am grateful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shaz , auckland

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

Friendly staff & close to the shops

Would definitely recommend as the staff was amazing to deal with. He was so nice n polite very welcoming. Thank you so much for the wonderful service 😊😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very lovely motel!

We loved our 1 night stay here! It was super clean, the staff were friendly and the rooms were very nice and good sized for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Lovely friendly staff at check in. Comfortable huge room with everything you need to stay. Very close to amenities. Easy parking & getting in & out of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only used for a place to sleep while in Tauranga on a course
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok for backpackers

Bad bed. Noisy. No privacy. You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Great stay.

Lovely clean well presented unit. Friendly staff. Happy to stay here again.

8/10 Good

Leith

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

Small, cheap and great

Stayed here overnight as we had a wedding to attend. We didn't actually stay in the hotel long but it served its purpose well. Only con was my wife though the lighting wasn't the best for applying makeup in the bathroom but often it never is anyway

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Good one night stop.

A one night stop over. Options for purchasing eving meal across the road. Convenient car park at unit doorway. Comfortable bed.

8/10 Good

vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
love staying here. stayed about 5 times

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good access motel

The family running the motel were very accommodating and helpful. My only quibble would be the lack of sound insulation with road noise and noise from other units being very noticeable and causing a sleep disturbance most nights.

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Tidy hotel, with enough room for the kids.

We only stayed one night for business - it was perfectly adequate for us and our 2 children.

8/10 Good

Peter, Huizen

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

Compleet ingerichte, nette gerenoveerde kamer

Ruime kamer met kitchenette, eethoek en groot bed. Aparte badkamer. Vriendelijke ontvangst. De kamer was helemaal gerenoveerd. Uitstekend bed. Om in de avond makkelijk te zitten hebben we de stoeltjes van het terrasje binnen gezet.