Papamoa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Activities

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

NZ$180
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
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

NZ$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
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Our pick of the best Papamoa Hotel Deals

Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.

Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.

Papamoa Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$270 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$270
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Tauranga. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gordon Spratt Reserve and Wairakei Reserve ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"Highly recommend. Lovely stay, rural feel but quick and easy to get to beach and shops.My dog loved the freedom and farm Excellent communication from host."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$231 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$231
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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)
"Really enjoyed our stay. Easy to get to in a great location."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Hotel on Devonport
6 on Adams

6 on Adams

3 out of 5
6 Adams Avenue Tauranga Tauranga
The price is NZ$188 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$188
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Mount Hot Pools are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (169 reviews)
"Beautiful and clean. New apartment. Excellent area bear the beach."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

6 on Adams
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$140 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$140
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a conference centre and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is NZ$229 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$229
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Its just ok. the place feels dated and needs a spruce up."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Quest on Durham

Quest on Durham

4 out of 5
6 Durham Street Tauranga
The price is NZ$200 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$200
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (646 reviews)
"balcony opens on to a construction site"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Quest on Durham
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Our guide on where to stay in Papamoa

Find the best Papamoa areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Papamoa
Learn more about Papamoa
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 coastal city with a beach, clear blue sea, and surrounding greenery.

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.

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.

A calm lake with reflections of the sky and surrounding hills.

Welcome Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Tauranga Golf Club.

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