Bethlehem Travel Guide

Tauranga

Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay iconic landscape, panorama, Tauranga, New Zealand
Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay iconic landscape, panorama, Tauranga, New Zealand
Finding the Otonui Paddleboat is the only slightly challenging aspect of this wonderful attraction in Tauranga - just find the Waimarino Adventure Park which is next door. The steamer is a 100 year old flat bottomed boat that has been lovingly restored and takes you on a two hour cruise down the Wairoa River. It's history is extensive - the boat and the river. It has had two restorations, one after being buried under a shingle bank for twenty years and then after it was burned down to it's bare bones. We were given a hot drink to sip on, and sat at the front of the boat to admire the view. The river was almost completely still, only disturbed by the occasional kayaker or bird. we passed native and regenerative forest, farmland, kiwifruit plantations and a river-side mansion occasionally too! It was peaceful, beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable. Peter, the owner and guide was funny and informative, and it's clear to see that he loves his job and his tour!

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Top hotels in Bethlehem

Bethlehem Motor Inn

Bethlehem Motor Inn

3 out of 5
176 Moffat Road Tauranga
The price is ฿3,510 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿3,510
฿4,037 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (383 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Bethlehem Motor Inn
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
The price is ฿4,339 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿4,339
฿4,990 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
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 on Devonport
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St Tauranga
The price is ฿2,799 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿2,799
฿3,219 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Always enjoy staying here, comfy rooms and great service

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is ฿4,278 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿4,278
฿4,919 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road Tauranga
The price is ฿3,534 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿3,534
฿4,064 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (452 reviews)
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

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road Tauranga
The price is ฿2,466 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿2,466
฿2,835 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
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

City Suites Tauranga
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Bethlehem

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Brookfield

While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brookfield
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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.

Judea
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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.

Gate Pa
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Bellevue

While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bellevue
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Parkvale

Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.

Parkvale
Hills and the sea in New Zealand

Tauranga South

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tauranga South


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