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

Rp2.535.955
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Blue Inferno Crater

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

Rp2.731.782
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rp2.624.077
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Rp170.596
per adult
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

Rp2.843.264
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga
Mt Maunganui main beach

Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

Rp2.237.400
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
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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 Rp1.030.163 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
Rp1.030.163
per night
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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! (420 reviews)
"Loved our stay here, but the room we stayed in this time had a lot of road noise. The room we stayed at by the beach last time was better. Pool was amazing and great location, will definitely be back."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 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 Rp2.681.389 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
Rp2.681.389
per night
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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! (104 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
The price is Rp1.831.399 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
Rp1.831.399
per night
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.992.495 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.992.495
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean tidy modern"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.744.069 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
Rp1.744.069
per night
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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)
"Good location, nice room and service. Was a busy week and no hotel parking available, however there were plenty of street parking available"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.513.618 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.513.618
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
Great 5 night stay
"Refurbished older hotel . Room was spacious and very clean. The only negative, is lack of bathroom extraction which causes mirrors and surfaces to fog up. Perhaps extraction is difficult to retro fit in older buildings. The reception and public spaces are bright and well kept. Wait staff are very ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
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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 Tauranga Golf Club.

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