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.
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 family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
4hr Tauranga Scenic History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting
Top hotels in Otumoetai
Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels
Having arrived after 30hrs in the air and 2.5hrs drive from Auckland we could not have been happier with the Accomodation. From stepping into reception to be met with a friendly warm smile, to a clean, large studio apartment with everything we could need! I think they thought we were a little mad ...
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Spacious and very clean, comfortable room. Great check in and check out experience. We will stay here again when visiting Tauranga 😃👍
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Always enjoy staying here, comfy rooms and great service
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Great amenities and location. We are in the restaurant a few times, used the pool and gym too. Good location for sporting events at the Domain.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Everything was A+. Staff on arrival, during and end of stay. Maintenance people around the site really nice, friendly and every employee with a smile! The unit we were I. Was geogeous, spacious, clean, well equiped. Amazing view of the beach, the Mount…. Directly from our backyard of the unit. 1 ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
City Suites Tauranga
We stayed in this place for two days. We stayed here for one night. The environment is large and the room is very large. All kinds of facilities are very good, which is worthy of the price. The parking space is also good, and the places we are very close.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Otumoetai
Bellevue
While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Huria Marae and Tauranga Domain.
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 Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga.
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.
