Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region hotel rooms at the Independent

"We've stayed here several times now and will happily return. The location is convenient to town, and the property itself is lovely, especially after the recent renovations. However, the check‑in process consistently feels slower than expected. The bar menu is also quite limited. It’s surprising that simple options like a bowl of fries or wedges aren’t available to enjoy with a glass of wine or beer which my husband and I enjoy, as most hotels offer this. Overall, the food choices are minimal. We usually dine at the hotels we stay in, but in our five visits here, we’ve only had breakfast a few times and haven’t chosen to have dinner which is a shame really."

"Beautiful location , clean rooms , excellent staff "

"Had a great stay here. The room was very clean and well‑kept, and the staff were absolutely amazing — polite, friendly, and always willing to help. The place was quiet and comfortable, making it easy to relax. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quality stay at great value. "

"Nice and clean!! "

"Everything super 👍 love to stay a bit longer. Thanks "

"Excellent stay, thank you "

"The hotel is in the central of city and super convenient. Rooms are clean and tidy :) good experience "

"FANTASTIC"

"New Beachfront Units are wonderful "