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

฿4,836
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

฿32,674
per adult
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga
Private Tour in Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Movie Set

Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Movie Set

฿26,762
per adult
Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Movie Set
Mt Maunganui main beach

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

฿4,411
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

฿5,004
per adult
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

฿3,267
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
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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 ฿2,664 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿2,664
฿3,064 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (426 reviews)
"Came here with my school wrestling team and it was amazing! The team had a great time. Location is great also!"

Reviewed on 28 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 ฿5,174 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿5,174
฿5,950 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ฿3,534 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,534
฿4,064 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,671 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿3,671
฿4,222 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, great service. A bit strange washing cups etc in the bathroom sink but otherwise a great stay."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,845 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,845
฿4,421 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Fabulous location, lovely place to stay"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is ฿2,906 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,906
฿3,342 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Your bathroom taps and shower needs upgrading.. outside needs some landscaping ideas to modernized."

Reviewed on 29 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