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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a table, and a cityscape painting.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a large wall mural of a waterfront, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.

1. CitySide Hotel Tauranga

2.3 km from Waipu Bay

liz

₩130,726

₩154,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign that reads "QUEST".

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a kettle, and a fruit bowl on the counter.

A view from a window overlooking a waterfront with buildings and a tree.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

2. Quest Tauranga Central

2.3 km from Waipu Bay

Christine

₩130,241

₩149,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sign on the wall that reads "BEACH HOUSE".

A deck with speakers and a view of a calm body of water with a boat.

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water and distant hills.

3. Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments

2.7 km from Waipu Bay

Casey

₩153,782

₩176,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a body of water with boats, greenery, and a distant shoreline.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a decorative wall with abstract patterns, and a series of pendant lights.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A modern building with a glass facade, a parking lot with marked spaces, and a bridge in the background.

4. Hotel on Devonport

2.2 km from Waipu Bay

Vanessa

₩122,389

₩140,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A motel with a modern design, featuring a large signboard, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A hotel reception area with a Christmas tree, a welcome mat, and various travel brochures.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

A building entrance with a sign reading "Conference Room" and two planters with green shrubs.

5. Harbour City Motor Inn

2.4 km from Waipu Bay

John

₩129,313

₩148,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern building with a sign for "CITY SUITES" indicating a hotel.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, wooden doors, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

A rectangular swimming pool with a brick edge, surrounded by a low brick wall and a metal fence.

6. City Suites Tauranga

2.6 km from Waipu Bay

Lorraine

₩107,336

₩123,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel with a pool, a balcony, and a view of the water.

A balcony with two white chairs, a view of a body of water, and a building across the water.

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a dining area, and a seating area with a vase of dried flowers.

A dining area with large windows, a potted plant, and a view of a body of water.

7. Trinity Wharf Tauranga

2.4 km from Waipu Bay

Zeema

₩151,187

₩173,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

8. Gateway Motor Inn

2.4 km from Waipu Bay

Henare

₩124,355

₩143,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A sign for The Roselands Motel with a vacancy notice.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A table with a coffee pot, a mug, and a magazine rack.

A patio with a wooden table and benches, a barbecue grill, and a large umbrella.

9. Roselands Motel

2.5 km from Waipu Bay

Neil

₩119,771

₩137,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building with a sign reading "Durham Court Motor Inn" and a "VACANCY" sign.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a dining table with chairs.

A modern building with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and a fenced area.

10. Durham Motor Inn

2.5 km from Waipu Bay

Joseph

₩167,876

₩193,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and two blue armchairs.

A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A beach with rocky foreground, a sandy shore, and a mountain in the background.

11. Mercure Tauranga

2.5 km from Waipu Bay

Seba

₩110,609

₩127,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, a sign reading "QUEST en Durham," and a potted plant.

A room with a sofa, a table, and a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a small bedside table.

12. Quest on Durham

2.5 km from Waipu Bay

Hayley

₩104,063

₩119,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A building with a sign reading "Wanderlust New Zealand" and "Hostel St. Amant."

A group of people seated at a wooden table outdoors with a view of boats on the water.

A staircase with a mural of whales, a wooden ceiling, and a reception area with a counter and a mirror.

A bunk bed room with a window, a sink, and a small plant.

13. Wanderlust NZ

2.2 km from Waipu Bay

Nigel

₩108,645

₩124,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A person sitting on a rock overlooking a beach with a sunset in the background.

A modern dining area with a glass table, white chairs, and two blue glass vases.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a vase of flowers, a mirror, and a bedside table with tissues and glasses.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a glass table, and a kitchen with bar stools.

14. Seascape Villa Bed & Breakfast

5.4 km from Waipu Bay

Kirsten

₩159,037

₩182,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A compact kitchen with a sink, kettle, and a small trash bin. There's a chair and a desk with a phone and a box of tissues. A window leads to a lush green outdoor area.

A modern building with a brick facade, a covered outdoor area with glass railings, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

15. 850 Cameron Motel

4.8 km from Waipu Bay

Alistair

₩149,223

₩171,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas, with ocean views.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, striped pillows, and a green chair.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a TV. There is a view of the beach through the window.

A coastal RV park with multiple RVs, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

16. Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

7.9 km from Waipu Bay

Sharif

₩90,006

₩103,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern interior with large windows, a black chair, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A coastal property with a beach view, modern houses, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and a view of a mountain.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

17. Quest Mt Maunganui

4.8 km from Waipu Bay

Rhys

₩128,111

₩150,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A kitchen with a large window overlooking a swimming pool.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A large, single-story building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

A landscaped garden with a prominent sculpture, a grassy area, and a view of distant hills.

18. Poripori Homestead

16.7 km from Waipu Bay

Lucy

₩145,136

₩166,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A beach chair with a straw hat and a pink and white striped towel.

A miniature golf course with multiple green putting areas, a wooden bridge, and surrounding lush greenery.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a microwave, and a stainless steel range hood.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a view of a green landscape through the window.

19. Pacific Park Christian Holiday Camp

12.5 km from Waipu Bay

Michael

₩142,024

₩163,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A multi-story building with curved balconies, palm trees, and a landscaped garden.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and a countertop.

A room with a yellow sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large window with curtains.

A reception desk with a sign that reads "Baywatch".

20. Baywatch Motor Inn

4.7 km from Waipu Bay

Sharon

₩129,327

₩148,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Waipu Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
CitySide Hotel Tauranga	9.6 Exceptional 253 reviews	View
Quest Tauranga Central	9.6 Exceptional 324 reviews	View
Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 378 reviews	View
Hotel on Devonport	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Harbour City Motor Inn	9.2 Wonderful 218 reviews	View

Top Waipu Bay Hotel Reviews

6 on Adams

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay! The hotel is in a great central spot, and our room was clean and well-maintained."

City Suites Tauranga

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation for a good price."

CitySide Hotel Tauranga

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel and service. Some hotels that I visited for the same price could not compare in terms of prestation."

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

10/10 Excellent

"Apart from coffee opening time and bar shutting time exceptional."

Blue Haven Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Conveniently located, good sized room equipped with everything you need for a short term stay. Parking was very handy as well just outside the room."

Quest Tauranga Central

10/10 Excellent

"Really impressed with our stay at Quest Tauranga. The location was very convenient, and the rooms were modern, tidy and spotlessly clean. Great in-room amenities, including a lovely selection of teas. Everything was comfortable and well thought out. Would happily stay again."

Bay Palm Motel

8/10 Good

"Good value for money"

Gateway Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean nice staff enjoyed our stay thank you"

Roselands Motel

8/10 Good

"Lovely place to stay, very near Park Street Eye Clinic."

Other attractions near Waipu Bay

Rangataua Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rangataua Bay during your travels in Mount Maunganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Classic Flyers NZ

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Classic Flyers NZ during your travels in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.

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beach near Tauranga Bridge Marina

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Tauranga Bridge Marina during your trip to Tauranga? Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Monmouth Redoubt

8.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Tauranga when you take a trip to Monmouth Redoubt. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Tauranga Art Gallery

7.8/10 (37 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tauranga Art Gallery in Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Robbins Park

Explore the great outdoors at Robbins Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Bay Karts Outdoor Kart Racing

You can take time to visit Bay Karts Outdoor Kart Racing during your travels to Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Baycourt Community & Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Baycourt Community & Arts Centre during your stay in Tauranga. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming cafes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waipu Bay?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Waipu Bay, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful beaches and charming cafes. You'll find 571 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Waipu Bay?

Hotel on Devonport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Waipu Bay. Other good options within a few miles include Trinity Wharf Tauranga and City Suites Tauranga.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Waipu Bay?

Expedia has 571 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Waipu Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waipu Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Waipu Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waipu Bay?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Waipu Bay, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Waipu Bay?

While you're exploring, swing by Monmouth Redoubt, The Elms Mission House, and Brain Watkins House to learn a bit about the area. You can wander around Tauranga Domain, Blake Park, or Fernland Spa if you want a dose of fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Pilot Bay Beach, Maunganui Beach, and Papamoa Beach.

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Our top choices for Waipu Bay hotels

1. CitySide Hotel Tauranga

2. Quest Tauranga Central

3. Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments

4. Hotel on Devonport

5. Harbour City Motor Inn

6. City Suites Tauranga

7. Trinity Wharf Tauranga

8. Gateway Motor Inn

9. Roselands Motel

10. Durham Motor Inn

11. Mercure Tauranga

12. Quest on Durham

13. Wanderlust NZ

14. Seascape Villa Bed & Breakfast

15. 850 Cameron Motel

16. Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

17. Quest Mt Maunganui

18. Poripori Homestead

19. Pacific Park Christian Holiday Camp

20. Baywatch Motor Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Waipu Bay

Top Waipu Bay Hotel Reviews

6 on Adams

City Suites Tauranga

CitySide Hotel Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Blue Haven Motel

Quest Tauranga Central

Bay Palm Motel

Gateway Motor Inn

Roselands Motel

Other attractions near Waipu Bay

Rangataua Bay

Classic Flyers NZ

beach near Tauranga Bridge Marina

Monmouth Redoubt

Tauranga Art Gallery

Robbins Park

Bay Karts Outdoor Kart Racing

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre

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