Best Hotels in Tauranga (2026) — 40 Top-Rated Stays | IMPT
Updated May 2026 · verified reviews

The best hotels in Tauranga for 2026.

40 top-rated hotels in Tauranga, New Zealand, ranked by verified guest reviews. Live prices, instant booking, free cancellation — same rates as Booking.com.

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Overview

Where to stay in Tauranga.

Looking for a hotel in Tauranga? We've ranked the 40 best-reviewed stays in the city so you can compare ratings, location, and price in one place. Every hotel below has verified guest reviews and shows the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com or direct — search your dates to see live availability.

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40top-rated hotels
15rated 4★ or higher
10,474verified guest reviews
4/5average guest score

Across the 40 best-reviewed hotels in Tauranga, 15 carry a 4-star rating or higher and together they hold 10,474 verified guest reviews. The highest-rated right now is Tasman Holiday Parks Papamoa Beach at 5.0/5. Whether you want a central base for sightseeing or a quieter, better-value area, the list below lets you compare location, star rating and real guest scores side by side before you book — at the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com.

Top picks

40 best hotels in Tauranga.

Ranked by verified guest rating. Tap any hotel to see live rates, photos and rooms.

Tasman Holiday Parks Papamoa Beach — hotel in Tauranga#15.0/5
★★★★

Tasman Holiday Parks Papamoa Beach

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 1,667 reviews

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Trinity Wharf Tauranga — hotel in Tauranga#25.0/5
★★★★

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 1,505 reviews

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Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre — hotel in Tauranga#33.0/5
★★★

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.0/5 · 714 reviews

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Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers — hotel in Tauranga#43.7/5
★★★★

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.7/5 · 577 reviews

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Hotel on Devonport — hotel in Tauranga#53.4/5
★★★★

Hotel on Devonport

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.4/5 · 434 reviews

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Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn — hotel in Tauranga#63.0/5
★★★

Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.0/5 · 382 reviews

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The Tauranga on the Waterfront — hotel in Tauranga#73.7/5
★★★★

The Tauranga on the Waterfront

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.7/5 · 374 reviews

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850 Cameron Motel — hotel in Tauranga#85.0/5
★★★★★

850 Cameron Motel

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 313 reviews

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Durham Motor Inn — hotel in Tauranga#94.7/5
★★★★

Durham Motor Inn

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.7/5 · 279 reviews

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Cobblestone Court Motel Wenzel Motels — hotel in Tauranga#105.0/5
★★★

Cobblestone Court Motel Wenzel Motels

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 272 reviews

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Clarence Hotel — hotel in Tauranga#114.4/5
★★★★

Clarence Hotel

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.4/5 · 258 reviews

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Bethlehem Motor Inn and Conference Centre — hotel in Tauranga#125.0/5
★★★★

Bethlehem Motor Inn and Conference Centre

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 240 reviews

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Academy Motor Inn — hotel in Tauranga#135.0/5
★★★

Academy Motor Inn

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 236 reviews

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Asure Macy's Motor Inn — hotel in Tauranga#144.7/5
★★★★

Asure Macy's Motor Inn

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.7/5 · 230 reviews

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Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga — hotel in Tauranga#153.7/5
★★★★

Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.7/5 · 226 reviews

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Cameron Road Motel — hotel in Tauranga#164.7/5
★★★

Cameron Road Motel

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.7/5 · 199 reviews

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Baywatch Motor Inn — hotel in Tauranga#174.7/5
★★★★

Baywatch Motor Inn

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.7/5 · 196 reviews

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Bay Palm Motel — hotel in Tauranga#181.4/5
★★★

Bay Palm Motel

Tauranga, New Zealand

1.4/5 · 182 reviews

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Pacific Palms Resort — hotel in Tauranga#195.0/5
★★★

Pacific Palms Resort

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 178 reviews

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Harbour City Motor Inn — hotel in Tauranga#203.0/5
★★

Harbour City Motor Inn

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.0/5 · 172 reviews

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18th Avenue Thermal Motel — hotel in Tauranga#214.7/5
★★★

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.7/5 · 166 reviews

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Quest Tauranga Central — hotel in Tauranga#225.0/5
★★★★

Quest Tauranga Central

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 163 reviews

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The Mission Belle Motel — hotel in Tauranga#234.7/5
★★★

The Mission Belle Motel

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.7/5 · 143 reviews

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Colonial Court Motor Inn — hotel in Tauranga#245.0/5
★★★

Colonial Court Motor Inn

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 140 reviews

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Blue Haven Motel — hotel in Tauranga#255.0/5
★★★

Blue Haven Motel

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 132 reviews

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Roselands Motel — hotel in Tauranga#264.7/5
★★★

Roselands Motel

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.7/5 · 131 reviews

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Ocean Waves Beachfront Motel — hotel in Tauranga#271.7/5
★★★

Ocean Waves Beachfront Motel

Tauranga, New Zealand

1.7/5 · 124 reviews

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Aquarius Motor Inn — hotel in Tauranga#284.4/5
★★★

Aquarius Motor Inn

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.4/5 · 122 reviews

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Accommodation Te Puna — hotel in Tauranga#293.0/5
★★★

Accommodation Te Puna

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.0/5 · 119 reviews

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Cutterscove Resort Apartments — hotel in Tauranga#302.7/5
★★★★★

Cutterscove Resort Apartments

Tauranga, New Zealand

2.7/5 · 108 reviews

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Blue Wave Motel Mount Maunganui — hotel in Tauranga#314.0/5
★★★

Blue Wave Motel Mount Maunganui

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.0/5 · 96 reviews

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Rainbow Motel — hotel in Tauranga#322.4/5
★★

Rainbow Motel

Tauranga, New Zealand

2.4/5 · 90 reviews

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Pacific Motor Inn — hotel in Tauranga#333.7/5
★★★

Pacific Motor Inn

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.7/5 · 89 reviews

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Fountain Court Motel — hotel in Tauranga#343.7/5
★★★

Fountain Court Motel

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.7/5 · 77 reviews

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CitySide Hotel Tauranga — hotel in Tauranga#355.0/5
★★★★★

CitySide Hotel Tauranga

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 54 reviews

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Poripori Homestead — hotel in Tauranga#365.0/5
★★★

Poripori Homestead

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 40 reviews

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Garden Court Motel — hotel in Tauranga#373.7/5
★★★

Garden Court Motel

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.7/5 · 28 reviews

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Mediterranean Resort — hotel in Tauranga#383.4/5
★★★

Mediterranean Resort

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.4/5 · 8 reviews

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Westridge Dales — hotel in Tauranga#393.7/5
★★★

Westridge Dales

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.7/5 · 7 reviews

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Arthouse Accommodation — hotel in Tauranga#403.4/5
★★

Arthouse Accommodation

Tauranga, New Zealand

3.4/5 · 3 reviews

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FAQ

Hotels in Tauranga — your questions.

What are the best hotels in Tauranga?
The top-rated hotel in Tauranga right now is Tasman Holiday Parks Papamoa Beach (5.0/5 from 1,667 verified reviews). This page ranks 40 of the best-reviewed hotels in Tauranga, New Zealand, updated for 2026.
How much does a hotel in Tauranga cost?
Nightly prices in Tauranga vary by season, location, and star rating. IMPT shows live rates that match Booking.com and Expedia — search your dates to see the current price for any hotel on this page.
Which area of Tauranga is best to stay in?
It depends on your trip: central districts suit first-time visitors and sightseeing, while quieter neighbourhoods offer better value. Every hotel below shows its exact location so you can pick what fits your plans.
Can I book a hotel in Tauranga with free cancellation?
Yes — most hotels in Tauranga offer free cancellation up to check-in. Filter for free-cancellation rates when you search your dates.
Are these Tauranga hotels good for families?
Many of the Tauranga hotels listed include family rooms, and you can set the number of guests and rooms when you search. Each listing shows star rating and verified guest scores to help you choose.

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