Papamoa Beach Travel Guide

Tauranga

Papamoa Beach
Photo by Janine Trinkl
Photo by Janine Trinkl

Popular places to visit

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

Emerald Shores Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Emerald Shores Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Emerald Shores Reserve

Motiti Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Motiti Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Motiti Reserve

Gordon Spratt Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Gordon Spratt Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Gordon Spratt Reserve

Simpson Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Simpson Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Simpson Reserve

Taylor Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Taylor Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Taylor Reserve

Things to do

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rp2.530.691
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rp2.618.630
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Blue Inferno Crater

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

Rp2.726.111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Rp2.589.317
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Rp175.878
per adult
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

Rp2.931.302
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga
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Top hotels in Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.129.573 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.129.573
Rp1.299.009 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (418 reviews)
"Nice place. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Pacific Palms Resort

Pacific Palms Resort

3.5 out of 5
21 Gravatt Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp2.568.912 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.568.912
Rp2.954.249 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve ...
9/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews)
"Loveky property with a true resort feeling & amenities. Very friendly & helpful staff. Its location is fantastic."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Pacific Palms Resort
Energy Motor Lodge

Energy Motor Lodge

2 out of 5
56 Domain Rd, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.801.575 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp1.801.575
Rp2.071.811 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
"Highly recommend this place!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Energy Motor Lodge
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.339.921 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.339.921
Rp1.540.909 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Access to the strand and all the eatries. Short Walking distance to the bus stations and shopping centers"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.834.937 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.834.937
Rp2.110.178 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Helpful staff at the front desk and the cleaners"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.637.681 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.637.681
Rp1.883.333 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great views clean room"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Hotel on Devonport
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Other neighbourhoods around Papamoa Beach

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Kairua

While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kairua
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Papamoa

While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden.

Papamoa
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Omanu

While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.

Omanu
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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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Welcome Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Oropi Hot Pools.

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

Papamoa Beach Travel Guide