Welcome Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Mount Maunganui
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Papamoa Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Papamoa Beach during your trip to Papamoa Beach? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Blake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Fernland Spa
Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Activities
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Our pick of the best Welcome Bay Hotel Deals
Hotel on Devonport
Great location, clean and freindly staff
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
I did not enjoy my stay. My "balcony" door opened up to a shared wharf of random people looking around, and my room looked directly into the restaurant so people having dinner could see me in my room. They also had an event in the evening and the noise was LOUD. I called reception and no one answered, ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Room was comfortable but did wake to a domestic abuse in a room across the hall. It took two calls to get reception to respond. It was upsetting for my daughter. I understand that it was probably unusual but I still paid the same money.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Clean and has all the amenities. Lovely place and we had a great time!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
The room itself was a large space but the property is very dated and tired. It did not reflect the photos in the listing. We did enjoy the spa and pool. We would of been very disappointed if we'd paid full price. A 3 star property at best in a 5 star location.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Rooms were clean and comfy bed spa bath did not work which my partner was disappointed with but overall I would thoroughly recommend this property will be back to stay again
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Poike
Poike might not have many top sights, but Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Matapihi
The beaches and cosy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.
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