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
Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River
Top hotels in Otumoetai
Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels
Easy check in, unit spacious and verry clean. Great kitchen with pod coffee machine.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel on Devonport
Excellent location in town centre. Staffs were so helpful and friendly. In just walking distance beautiful harbor and local business. We stayed there over night for our daughter’s competition in Tauranga, everything was great for us couple. Comfortable bed and clean room. Loved to come back ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Nice location
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Great little unit, comfy beds, access to an over in the campsite kitchen, but there’s a stove, microwave, kettle and toaster with a full set of dishes in the room. Pool was so much. For the kids, and the hot pools were great. We’ll be back!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Noisy room very noisy
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Yes parking was ok and secure. Kitchen was adequate although power point not very secure on wall.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Otumoetai
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 Tauranga Domain.
Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tenpin Tauranga 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 Tenpin Tauranga and Fernland Spa.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park 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.
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.
