Otumoetai Travel Guide
Tauranga
Popular places to visit
Mount Maunganui
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.
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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Blake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Mount Hot Pools
You can take time to visit Mount Hot Pools during your travels to Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
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 Otumoetai
Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels
Having arrived after 30hrs in the air and 2.5hrs drive from Auckland we could not have been happier with the Accomodation. From stepping into reception to be met with a friendly warm smile, to a clean, large studio apartment with everything we could need! I think they thought we were a little mad ...
Reviewed on 23 Sept 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
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Couldn't view the beach from our room. The parking was safe for our car.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Small spaces. Uneven ground trip hazard. Damp smell. No appropriate parking space.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Otumoetai
Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.
Matua
While Matua may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fergusson Park and Huria Marae.
Bellevue
While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.
Judea
Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.
