What is Maungatapu like?

Travellers to Tauranga's Maungatapu neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Consider a visit to Rangataua Bay as part of your Maungatapu travel plans.

How many hotels are there in the Maungatapu area?

When you want to find places to stay in Tauranga, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Maungatapu.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Maungatapu, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Maungatapu.

What is there to do around this Tauranga neighbourhood?

Rangataua Bay is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Maungatapu. While you're out sightseeing, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are a couple of additional sights to visit in Tauranga.

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

1. Cottage Park Thermal Motel

Hairini, 1.5 km from Maungatapu

Cory

฿3,532 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A swimming pool with a white lounge chair, surrounded by a metal fence and lush greenery.

2. Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn

Tauranga South, 1.4 km from Maungatapu

Philip

฿3,454 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A spa area with a pool, a towel, and a massage chair.

3. 18th Avenue Thermal Motel

Tauranga South, 2.3 km from Maungatapu

Rochelle

฿3,183 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a body of water with boats, greenery, and a distant shoreline.

4. Hotel on Devonport

3.6 km from Maungatapu

Stefan

฿4,078 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

5. Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments

2.9 km from Maungatapu

Noel

฿4,194 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel with a pool, a balcony, and a view of the water.

6. Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.7 km from Maungatapu

Carl

฿4,325 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

7. CitySide Hotel Tauranga

3.3 km from Maungatapu

Isaiah

฿3,850 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A bakery display case with various pastries and desserts.

8. 850 Cameron Motel

Tauranga South, 2.9 km from Maungatapu

Alistair

฿4,269 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

9. Asure Macys Motor Inn And Conference Centre

3 km from Maungatapu

Kusik

฿3,963 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, a sign reading "QUEST en Durham," and a potted plant.

10. Quest on Durham

4.1 km from Maungatapu

Debra Anne

฿3,623 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Dec - 16 Dec

A motel with a modern design, featuring a large signboard, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

11. Harbour City Motor Inn

3.9 km from Maungatapu

Kiri

฿3,391 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern interior with large windows, a black chair, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

12. Quest Mt Maunganui

Mount Maunganui, 8.3 km from Maungatapu

Belinda

฿3,838 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern living space with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

13. Rainbow Motel & Guest House

Gate Pa, 3.5 km from Maungatapu

Jordan

฿2,019 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A modern building with a sign for "CITY SUITES" indicating a hotel.

14. City Suites Tauranga

4.2 km from Maungatapu

Lorraine

฿2,827 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a small island with trees.

15. Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Mount Maunganui, 9.4 km from Maungatapu

Paul

฿3,097 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

16. Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels

Otumoetai, 5.5 km from Maungatapu

Mark

฿3,252 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a balcony.

17. Summit Motor Lodge

Judea, 4.4 km from Maungatapu

David

฿2,716 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

Two individuals seated at a wooden table with a view of the sea and boats in the background.

18. Wanderlust NZ

3.8 km from Maungatapu

Nigel

฿3,070 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A covered outdoor area with wooden benches, a palm tree, and a building in the background.

19. Hugo & Carter's Backpackers & Motel

Judea, 4.4 km from Maungatapu

Erana

฿2,176 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A view from a window overlooking a waterfront with buildings and a tree.

20. Quest Tauranga Central

3.6 km from Maungatapu

Paul

฿3,925 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare top hotels in Maungatapu

Cottage Park Thermal Motel 2.5 star property Hairini, 1.5 km from Maungatapu View	Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn 3.0 star property Tauranga South, 1.4 km from Maungatapu View	18th Avenue Thermal Motel 3.5 star property Tauranga South, 2.3 km from Maungatapu View	Hotel on Devonport 4.0 star property 3.6 km from Maungatapu View	Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments 4.0 star property 2.9 km from Maungatapu View
8.6 Excellent 146 reviews	7.8 Good 328 reviews	7.8 Good 284 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	9.6 Exceptional 383 reviews
The price is ฿3,072 ฿3,532 total includes taxes & fees 13 Dec - 14 Dec	The price is ฿3,004 ฿3,454 total includes taxes & fees 13 Dec - 14 Dec	The price is ฿2,768 ฿3,183 total includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec	The price is ฿3,546 ฿4,078 total includes taxes & fees 9 Dec - 10 Dec	The price is ฿3,647 ฿4,194 total includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov
No Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking

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