Welcome Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

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

Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Accommodation

Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Accommodation

2.5 out of 5
429A Welcome Bay Rd Tauranga
The price is NZ$66 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$66
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rangataua Bay and Mercury Baypark are located ...
8/10 Very good! (2 reviews)
"On the Expedia phone app, nowhere in the details did it mention that you had to supply your own bedding, so that was a surprise when we arrived. Talking with the staff, they showed me the details on the laptop version which clearly stated that you had to provide your own bedding and towels. I showed ..."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Accommodation
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is NZ$217 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$217
13 Aug - 14 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$231 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$231
5 Aug - 6 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)
"Room 720 Shower had no door and curtain/edging did not keep the water contained. Floor outside the shower got very wet and is a slip danger. Shower temp also went from scorching hot to cold by itself."

Reviewed on 28 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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$100 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$100
19 Aug - 20 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 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$199
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (623 reviews)
"Not clean. Got put into a room that hadn't been cleaned properly. The toilet, vacuuming, coffee table, and kitchen were all dirty and there were no towels or handtowels. The manager apologised once and said she seen someone in there that day cleaning and that she had another room, but said it didnt ..."

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Quest on Durham
Pacific Motor Inn

Pacific Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
261 Maunganui Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$178 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$178
30 Aug - 31 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! (258 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 July 2026

Pacific Motor Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Welcome Bay

Find the best Welcome Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Welcome Bay
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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 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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