Maungatapu Travel Guide
Tauranga
Visit Maungatapu
Things to do

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

Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike Tour (Tauranga)
Top hotels in Maungatapu

Hotel on Devonport
"The location is quite handy in the central city close to dining options. The hotel itself has no amenities. No pool or gym or spa. There is a restaurant but it's closed on weekends so no breakfast or dinner at the hotel if staying in weekend. There are a few cafes near by but if you're a buffet breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
"Terrible management Dry (what looks like died BLOOD) in sheets (photos attached). Unfortunately my little ones who slept on the bed only told me in the morning when they woke up that there are “patches on the end”. It was also on the sheet under the pillows and manager made the cleaner apologise ..."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

6 on Adams
"Had booked a "Deluxe Studio Suite" with two beds for my friend and me and received a mediocre room with a regular bed and a sofa-bed which fell apart when we tried to set it up. Neither the young lady at the reception nor her supervisor were able to turn that thing into a bed. Instead we were only ..."
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Pacific Motor Inn
Where to stay in Maungatapu

Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

Papamoa Beach
Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.

Papamoa
While Papamoa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gordon Spratt Reserve and Papamoa Beach.

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.

Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.












