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$232
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

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

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

NZ$316
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$147 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$147
per night
26 July - 27 July
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! (226 reviews)
"parking is good, could’ve been better kitchen"

Reviewed on 31 May 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 20 July to 21 July
NZ$215
per night
20 July - 21 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"It’s beautiful and clean 👌"

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$231 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$231
per night
3 July - 4 July
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. ...
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 2 July to 3 July
NZ$95
per night
2 July - 3 July
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! (548 reviews)
"It was all good"

Reviewed on 6 June 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 5 July to 6 July
NZ$199
per night
5 July - 6 July
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! (618 reviews)
"Bathroom was very outdated and posed some safety concerns. The bathtub didn’t appear to be properly cleaned, as there were a few hairs left inside and dust residue around the rim (possibly from the cleaning cloth), the step into the bath was also very high, with no handrails to assist getting in ..."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Quest on Durham
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$179 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$179
per night
1 July - 2 July
Stay at this beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (472 reviews)
"Great property. Amazing pool."

Reviewed on 10 June 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
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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 Papamoa Beach and Emerald Shores Reserve.

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 Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.

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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