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$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 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$244 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$244
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this country house in Tauranga. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gordon Spratt Reserve and Wairakei Reserve ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Tidy, lovely property, helpful host. Unfortunately short stay so unable to make the most of all that was on offer"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

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

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is NZ$217 per night from 4 July to 5 July
NZ$217
4 July - 5 July
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! (1,002 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
The price is NZ$231 per night from 4 July to 5 July
NZ$231
4 July - 5 July
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. ...
Hotel on Devonport
Quest on Durham

Quest on Durham

4 out of 5
6 Durham Street Tauranga
The price is NZ$185 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$185
31 July - 1 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! (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
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (473 reviews)
"Great property. Amazing pool."

Reviewed on 10 June 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
CitySide Hotel Tauranga

CitySide Hotel Tauranga

3 out of 5
16 First Ave Tauranga Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$171 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$171
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (229 reviews)
"Looked a new building Continental breakfast delivered to your room. Great parking"

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

CitySide Hotel Tauranga
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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 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.

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 Tenpin Tauranga.

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