Visit Papamoa Beach
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Simpson Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Simpson Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Things to do
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art (Glow worms opt. extra)
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Top hotels in Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
I would give 5+1 stars. One of the best stays we had
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Pacific Palms Resort
Very nice location.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Energy Motor Lodge
Highly recommend this place!
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Best placed hotel in Tauranga/Mount area, right next to the water. Had a great room overlooking harbour. Small gripes, but, please, all quality international hotels I have used recently allow credit card authorisation on arrival by Apple Pay from phone (if your are an iPhone user). Please check and ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Was noisey with the train going pass, however they did supply ear plugs for this.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Lovely staff, very clean quiet room which was spacious with comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Papamoa Beach
Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.
Papamoa
While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden.
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.
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.
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 Tauranga Golf Club.
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
