Welcome Bay

Tauranga

Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and general coastal views

Mount Maunganui

5/5(21 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

Mount Maunganui
Papamoa Beach

Papamoa Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Papamoa Beach during your trip to Papamoa Beach? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Papamoa Beach

Tauranga Domain

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area.

Tauranga Domain

Mount Maunganui Beach

4.5/5(14 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mount Maunganui Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mount Maunganui. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Mount Maunganui Beach

ASB Baypark

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at ASB Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

ASB Baypark

Mount Hot Pools

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mount Hot Pools during your stay in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Mount Hot Pools

Things to do

Blue Inferno Crater

7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga

€134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
Tauranga: Evening Big Kanu Glowworm Tour

Tauranga: Evening Big Kanu Glowworm Tour

€76
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Big Kanu Glowworm Tour
Rotorua Highlights Tour

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour

€99
per adult
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream

4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting

€51
per adult
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting
Tauranga: Waimarino Adventure Park Supreme Pass Entry Ticket

Tauranga: Waimarino Adventure Park Supreme Pass Entry Ticket

€27
per adult
Tauranga: Waimarino Adventure Park Supreme Pass Entry Ticket
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

€131
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
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Top hotels in Welcome Bay

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is €129 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
€129
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Wonderful property on the harbor"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is €125 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
€125
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,207 reviews)
"friendly staff good location ideal for short stay. was a little noisy with landscaping work below our apartment from early morning. otherwise we enjoyed the stay."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is €101 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€101
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel on Devonport
Hotel on Devonport
4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is €127 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€127
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel is in a good location, walking distance to lots of restaurants. The TV isn't a Smart TV so can't stream Netflix. However, the TV did have Sky channels. Free water and snacks. We requested an earlier check in at 1pm (normal check in is at 2pm). The hotel replied that the earlier check in ..."

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Hotel on Devonport
City Suites Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is €79 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€79
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (914 reviews)
"All good, no complaints about anything except had trouble finding how to get onto TV programmes!"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

City Suites Tauranga
Summit Motor Lodge
Summit Motor Lodge
2 out of 5
213 Waihi Rd, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is €111 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
€111
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Huria Marae are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
"Has everything you need. Comfortable beds and pillows. Staff friendly and accommodating with a late checkout."

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025

Summit Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay

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Maungatapu

Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maungatapu
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Hairini

When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hairini
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Poike

Poike might not have many top sights, but Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Poike
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Matapihi

The beaches and cosy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip.

Matapihi
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Parkvale

Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga.

Parkvale
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Tauranga South

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tauranga South

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