Otumoetai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with buildings, a hill, and a large tree.

Activities

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

NZ$175
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

NZ$242
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga

NZ$269
per adult
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

NZ$265
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

NZ$330
per adult
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

NZ$21
per adult
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
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Our pick of the best Otumoetai Hotel Deals

Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels

Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels

3 out of 5
86 Chapel Street Tauranga
The price is NZ$149 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$149
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and The Elms Mission ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (228 reviews)
"Great! Our trip was last minute. Staff were accommodating and easy. Room was very clean. Quiet. Thank you for having us and Brooke the dog."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is NZ$215 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$215
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$246 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$246
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great value rooms, they were a good size and the beds were very comfortable"

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

Hotel on Devonport
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road Okauia
The price is NZ$95 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$95
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf holiday park in Okauia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (551 reviews)
"Small campground but very well maintained. Cabins, toilets, bathrooms always very clean. However, Some of the showers are due for a renovation. The pools are great and very entertaining for whole family. The private natural pool is also very nice - recommend it."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Quest on Durham

Quest on Durham

4 out of 5
6 Durham Street Tauranga
The price is NZ$199 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$199
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and free food shopping service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Baycourt Community ...
8.4/10 Very good! (622 reviews)
"Clean room, great service and perfect for a multiple night stay. Will stay again!"

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Quest on Durham
Pacific Motor Inn

Pacific Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
261 Maunganui Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$177 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$177
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (257 reviews)
"All very good - (as expected, we have stayed before)!"

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Pacific Motor Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Otumoetai

Find the best Otumoetai areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Otumoetai
Learn more about Otumoetai
A coastal cityscape with a beach, a cruise ship, and a rocky outcrop.

Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a hill with greenery in the background.

Papamoa Beach

Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent green hill, a beach, and a large body of water.

Papamoa

While Papamoa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gordon Spratt Reserve and Papamoa Beach.

A beach with houses, a mountain, and a rocky island.

Omanu

While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Classic Flyers NZ and Blake Park.

A coastal area with several sailboats anchored near a hill with dense greenery.

Bethlehem

If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.

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