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A stunning day with my best friend 💚 we visited these falls in Tauranga and it was pure New Zealand beauty
A stunning day with my best friend 💚 we visited these falls in Tauranga and it was pure New Zealand beauty

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Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$213 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
NZ$213
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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! (1,003 reviews)
Spotless room. Good size. Good view. Staff great

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is NZ$259 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$259
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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)
Good parking and great early check in support. They rang to advise when room was ready.. Got upgraded, room was a little tired but clean. Nice toiletries. Had dinner there that night, food was very good, we did shared plates. Charges were reasonable. I had prepaid for the breakfast, sadly that was ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$152 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
NZ$152
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
excellent staff

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

City Suites Tauranga
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City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road Tauranga
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
excellent staff

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

City Suites Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road Tauranga
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,327 reviews)
Room was ok, for the cost for two nights it needs a revamp! Sheets and towers looked old a worn . It was advertised shampoo etc but it was a hand soap dispenser and an all in one ! Location good , did not see any staff members. Pool and spa area was clean and nice .

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
18th Avenue Thermal Motel

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
50 Eighteenth Avenue Tauranga
Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (270 reviews)
18th Ave Thermal - Tauranga Pros - Easy parking - Sleeps 4 - 1 king - 2 singles (but only seats 3 ?) - Full size fridge/freezer - Kitchenette ( but very dated) Cons - very old and tired chalet type rooms - Not air conditioned - Not insulated as it’s hot inside while it’s only 20* outside. - Fans ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

18th Avenue Thermal Motel
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Popular places to visit

A stunning day with my best friend 💚 we visited these falls in Tauranga and it was pure New Zealand beauty

Kaiate Falls

5/5(3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kaiate Falls during your travels in Waitao. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Kaiate Falls

Cities near Waitao

Mount Maunganui showing a coastal town, a bay or harbour and general coastal views

Tauranga

New Zealand is all about adventure — so for one of my first adrenaline-pumping activities, I did white water rafting on the world’s HIGHEST commercially rafted waterfall with Kaitiaki Adventures! I was incredibly nervous at first because the rapids were strong, but in the end it became extremely fun! We basically went through Kaituna River, over 14 rapids and 3 waterfalls which includes the 7meter Tutea Falls (thee said highest commercially rafted waterfall in the whole world!) This is definitely a MUST for you to do when in New Zealand!

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