Bethlehem 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.
Fernland Spa
Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Waimarino Adventure Park
Bring the family to Waimarino Adventure Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Things to do
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
4hr Tauranga Scenic History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting
Top hotels in Bethlehem
Bethlehem Motor Inn
Close to a good shopping centre, cleaned daily and kitchenette restocked as well, just try to get a room towards the back as the trucks rumble past at all hours using there engine brakes
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel on Devonport
Great location, clean and freindly staff
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
I did not enjoy my stay. My "balcony" door opened up to a shared wharf of random people looking around, and my room looked directly into the restaurant so people having dinner could see me in my room. They also had an event in the evening and the noise was LOUD. I called reception and no one answered, ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Room was comfortable but did wake to a domestic abuse in a room across the hall. It took two calls to get reception to respond. It was upsetting for my daughter. I understand that it was probably unusual but I still paid the same money.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Clean and has all the amenities. Lovely place and we had a great time!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
The room itself was a large space but the property is very dated and tired. It did not reflect the photos in the listing. We did enjoy the spa and pool. We would of been very disappointed if we'd paid full price. A 3 star property at best in a 5 star location.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bethlehem
Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa 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 Huria Marae.
Gate Pa
While there might not be top attractions in Gate Pa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.
Bellevue
While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Greerton
When in Greerton, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
