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8.7

2,644 reviews

The Tauranga on the Waterfront

The Tauranga on the Waterfront

1 Second Avenue, Tauranga, 3110, New Zealand

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Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Kitchen

The Tauranga on the Waterfront

The Tauranga on the Waterfront is a 4-star motel in Tauranga, New Zealand, just 0.3mi from the city center. Located at 1 Second Avenue, this property has earned 2,641 reviews and offers a starting price of $120 per night.

Guest amenities include free private parking on site, free WiFi, a spa tub, air conditioning, and non-smoking rooms. The accommodations feature a private entrance and practical comforts such as a kitchen, kitchenette, kitchenware, and patio, plus garden and balcony views, a picnic area, and free toiletries.

Tour desk access and on-site parking are available, with optional business center and meeting/banquet facilities for an extra charge. With a waterfront setting and just 0.3mi from Tauranga’s city center, this motel makes a practical base for travelers.

From a Penthouse Apartment to Executive and Premier suites, the Tauranga on the Waterfront offers a playful lineup of stays. Waterfront views or Avenue View, patios and balconies invite the sea breeze, while private entrances and kitchen facilities make home-base moments easy. Options include Executive Suites with Queen or King beds, Premier Studios with waterfront settings and patios, Family Studios for shared adventures, and the expansive Penthouse Apartment for a top-floor perch.

Sizes range from about 301 to 861 square feet, with examples such as an Executive Suite (Queen, Waterfront) at 301 sq ft, an 388 sq ft Executive Suite (King, Waterfront), a 441 sq ft Premier Studio (Waterfront, Patio), and the 861 sq ft Penthouse Apartment. Bedroom configurations lean toward combinations of Queen, King, and Twin beds to suit couples, families, or friends traveling together.

Travel convenience includes a tour desk and on-site parking, with optional business center and meeting/banquet facilities for an extra charge; payment can be made with cash or major cards including American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos.

Closest airports

Tauranga Airport

1.9mi

Rotorua Airport

30.1mi

Whakatane Airport

43.4mi

Hamilton International Airport

47.3mi

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

View

Free toiletries

Rooms

Executive Waterfront Queen Suite with Patio in The Tauranga on the Waterfront

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Executive Suite, Queen Size, Waterfront, Patio

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Private entrance

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This suite offers water views and a queen-sized bed. This compact suite includes a kitchenette and a granite vanity in the bathroom with views of the harbor. Please note the rate is based on 2 guests. The maximum capacity for this room is 3 guests. This unit is located on the ground floor with a patio.

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Premier Studio, King Size, Waterfront, Patio

1 King Size Bed

445 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This suite features absolute water views and has a kitchenette and a super king bed. It offers a tiled bathroom with a double vanity. It is located on the ground floor with a patio where you can sit out and watch the world go by. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests (see Hotel Policies).

Executive Waterfront King Suite with Patio in The Tauranga on the Waterfront

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Executive Suite, King Size, Waterfront, Patio

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

390 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Private entrance

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More details

This suite features waterfront views, a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator. It also includes a Super king-sized bed and 2 single-sized beds separated by a divider. This unit is located on the ground floor with a patio. Please note the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies).

Executive Queen Suite - Water Front in The Tauranga on the Waterfront

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Executive Suite, Queen Size, Waterfront

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Private entrance

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More details

This suite offers water views and a queen-sized bed. This compact suite includes a kitchenette and a granite vanity in the bathroom with amazing views overlooking the harbor. Located on the 1st floor with views of the harbor. Please note the rate is based on 2 guests. The maximum capacity for this room is 3 guests.

Queen Studio - Avenue Views in The Tauranga on the Waterfront

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Studio, Queen Size, Avenue View

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

View

Kitchenware

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This studio has a queen-sized bed and a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a seating area with a table. This room has no capacity for additional guests. Please note this room has no balcony but has views of the avenue and inner harbor, not full waterfront views.

Family King Studio with Patio and Avenue Views in The Tauranga on the Waterfront

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Family Studio, Avenue View, Patio

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

420 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

View

Kitchenware

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More details

This spacious studio has a kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator. Also includes a king-sized bed and 2 single beds separated by a divider. There is a seating area with table. Please note this room has views of the avenue and only glimpses of the inner harbor. Ground-level units have an outdoor patio with chairs and table. Please note the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies).

Superior Suite - Water Front in The Tauranga on the Waterfront

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Superior Suite, Waterfront

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

440 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Private entrance

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More details

The Superior Suite - Water Front features floor-to-ceiling windows with absolute water views. It has a kitchenette with a microwave, toaster and a kettle. It also includes a Super king-sized bed and 2 single-sized beds separated by a divider. It offers a tiled bathroom with a double vanity. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies). Located on the 1st floor with views of the harbor. This room does not have a balcony.

Executive King Suite - Water Front in The Tauranga on the Waterfront

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Executive Suite, King Size, Waterfront

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

390 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Private entrance

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More details

This Executive King Suite - Water Front features waterfront views. There is a kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator. It also includes a Super king-sized bed and 2 single-sized beds separated by a divider. Located on the 1st floor with views of the harbor. This room does not have a balcony. Please note the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies).

Family King Studio - Avenue Views in The Tauranga on the Waterfront

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Family Studio, Avenue View

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

420 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

View

Kitchenware

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More details

This spacious studio has a kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator. It also includes a king-sized bed and 2 single-sized beds separated by a divider. There is a seating area with a table. Please note the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies). Please note this room has no balcony but has views of the avenue and inner harbor, not full waterfront views.

Queen Studio with Patio and Avenue Views in The Tauranga on the Waterfront

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Studio, Queen Size, Avenue View, Patio

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

View

Kitchenware

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More details

This studio has a queen-sized bed and a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a seating area with table. This room has no capacity for additional guests. Please note this room has views of the avenue and inner harbor, not full harbor views. Ground-level units have an outdoor patio with chairs and table.

Penthouse Apartment in The Tauranga on the Waterfront

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Penthouse Apartment

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

860 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Kitchenware

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This spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

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Studio, Queen Size

335 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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More details

Featuring free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The air-conditioned studio features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest reviews

8.7

2,644 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Ron

8.2

July 2024

room view location etc

all was well

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Stephanie

10

May 2025

Faultless! I can’t think of a single thing that was other than outstanding. Firstly the staff were really friendly and helpful. Then the situation is perfect - a stone’s throw from the restaurants and shops but down a cul-de-sac so absolutely traffic free and quiet. Thanks Nicky for upgrading us to such a lovely room, spacious and beautiful with a partial view of the water. It had everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay - a kitchenette with a range of teas and coffees and even a pack of fruit and nuts, as well as fridge and microwave. The bathroom had a wide ledge for wash bags and toiletries and an easy to operate shower. There were plenty of wardrobes and a lovely large comfortable bed. Finally, the whole place was spotlessly clean, with fresh facecloths and sparkling white bath towels and bed linen. In a word, this must be the best place to stay in Tauranga.

Absolutely nothing

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Nicola

10

June 2025

Only stayed for 1 night and wish we had longer to spend here. The location was excellent, easy to find and parking on site. The room was spotless and had everything we needed. The view was outstanding! We arrived a bit earlier than check in but our room was ready and they said we could go straight in which was a bonus and have us more time to sight see. Staff were excellent and have really good tips on how to spend the limited time we had there. The bed was so comfortable I needed to be woken by my alarm which is a first for me. Would definitely go back to Tauranga and this hotel.

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Khurramjamall

9.1

January 2025

We loved the beautiful water view from our room the windows were crystal clear so we could enjoy the sunrise and sunset from inside aswell. The check in was super easy and the staff was wonderful. The kids loved the walk down to the bay. The cleanliness was superb and the beds were comfortable to sleep on. We will surely book this place next time we visit Tauranga.

1.The Toilet door should have lock on it. 2.The crystal clear sliding door should have sticker marking for kids to know that it's closed. 3. Quiet Noisy at night could not sleep properly. 4. The main door have see through square glasses on it. Which was not very comfortable to know as our kid figured out he could see through the decorative glass piece on main door. If he can then any body can watch from outside what's inside the room. It breaches our privacy. We managed by putting towel on them.

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Shaw

10

June 2025

Absolutely amazing customer service from the receptionist. - Very warm welcoming and quick sufficient service.

Weird / Awkward layout - bathroom door not a proper door so when you take your number 2s expect the room to smell otherwise open the main room door. Wish instead of just a big window over looking the train bridge to matapihi that it was a balcony going off the room - better air flow and space.

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Helen

9.1

October 2024

The gorgeous view!!!! Very clean and well organized accommodation with plenty of privacy and space for us and our adult child. The kitchen was fine to prep a microwave meal and lots of hot drinks in. A quick drive to the nearby supermarket and v close to town itself. The standout was the full glass wall overlooking the water out to Matapihi. So beautiful. Also quiet an extra bonus.

Not sure about the bathroom door? A swing glass affair that didn't completely cover the aperture. It was okay and fine for a couple but a bit inhibiting with a third guest sleeping just outside. Okay for us as a family though.

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Sandie

9.1

July 2024

The room was a nice size, warm and the bed was very comfortable. Loved the snacks and bicies and shower gel products. Bought some upon departing :-) Close to the restaurant we chose to eat at -Italian so walked 10mins and we were there. The view was great! It was quiet and had a great sleep! I wanted to take the bed home! Must find out what make it is :-) The heat pump kept the room nice and warm, being winter. Loved it, would definitely stay again.

We had my husband's ute and the parks were angled so we worried we would get blocked in or not be able to get in but this was not the case. We felt like walking anyway so left it there when we went to dinner. No probs in the morning as I think we were 1 of last to leave.

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Mcgoon

10

June 2024

I didn't have breakfast as wasn't required and was a late booking of my suite. I liked the friendly and helpful reception attendant. The price was reasonable for what quality of the room you received in comparison to others in the area. I also adored the little extra thoughtful features like the natural products sold at reception that you could try before buying, and brought some to take home. They were so good! My suite had the most comfortable and professional set up, it was so inviting. Can't say enough about how happy I was with the overall experience. Treated myself while over for my sons 21st birthday. I shall be back and shared with family and friends in social media.

I liked everything, and will be back again next time I'm staying in Tauranga.

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Subee46

10

May 2024

I was very lucky to be upgraded to a waterfront room, the views were absolutely stunning and being on the ground floor I had a balcony. The bed was amazing. The kitchette very cleverly placed within a large cupboard so it can be shut away. The bathroom beautifully appointed with a great shower and plenty of towels. Supplied a little bottle of milk with plenty of supplies. Location handy to town and anywhere in Tauranga really.

The only moan, and it is very tiny, no instant coffee satchets supplied, plunger coffee or pod coffee. And after being serviced after the first night the dishcloth and tea towel disappeared and not replaced. Not major, just a little frustrating.

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Clarekirby

8.2

June 2025

Location was central and easy to find. Room was very spacious, and liked the separation between the king bed and single beds. Everything was very clean. Getting fresh milk was great, and the tea and coffee in the room. Awesome shower products, which you could purchase if you wanted. Very nice touch.

Room was a bit noisy, both from the main road where some cars with loud exhausts were driving, and from neighbours coming back late and talking loudly.

Points of Interest Around The Tauranga on the Waterfront

Airports

Tauranga Airport

1.9mi

Rotorua Airport

30.1mi

Whakatane Airport

43.4mi

Hamilton International Airport

47.3mi

Amenities of The Tauranga on the Waterfront

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

View

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Tauranga on the Waterfront

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Tauranga on the Waterfront

When are the check-in and check-out times for The Tauranga on the Waterfront?

Guests at The Tauranga on the Waterfront can check in between 03:00 PM and 08:00 PM. Check-out time is set for 10:00 AM.

Does The Tauranga on the Waterfront come with parking?

Yes, there is ample free private on-site parking available at The Tauranga on the Waterfront. No reservation is required.

What are the rates at The Tauranga on the Waterfront?

Accommodation at The Tauranga on the Waterfront starts as low as $120. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at The Tauranga on the Waterfront?

The Tauranga on the Waterfront offers a variety of room types, including suites and studios. The rooms range in size from 301 sqft to 441 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The occupancy of the rooms varies, with some rooms accommodating 2 adults and 0 children, while others can accommodate 4 adults and 2 children. The bed sizes also vary, with options including Queen size, King size, and Twin beds.

What activities does The Tauranga on the Waterfront offer?

Guests at The Tauranga on the Waterfront can make the most of their time by taking advantage of the hotel's leisure amenities. The hotel is beachfront, providing guests with easy access to a beautiful sandy beach. Additionally, there is a private beach area where guests can relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. For those looking for relaxation, there is also a spa tub available to use.

If guests need to catch up on work or take care of business matters, there is a business center on-site for their convenience.

Overall, guests at The Tauranga on the Waterfront can spend their time at the hotel by enjoying the beachfront location, lounging on the private beach area, and indulging in relaxation at the spa tub.

Can I use my credit card at The Tauranga on the Waterfront?

Yes, you can use your credit card at The Tauranga on the Waterfront. They accept American Express, Visa, and Mastercard. In addition to credit cards, they also accept cash and Eftpos as payment methods.