Papamoa Beach Travel Guide

Tauranga

Papamoa Beach
Photo by Janine Trinkl
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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

฿5,049
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

฿507
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

฿5,165
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Blue Inferno Crater

7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga

฿5,438
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

฿5,224
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Scenic Walking Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

฿2,515
per adult
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
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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
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! (414 reviews)
"We loved our stay, the views, the beautiful layout, and thankyou for putting our three parties together. We’ll be back!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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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 ฿4,394 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿4,394
฿5,053 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (101 reviews)
Great Family Getaway
"Nice Manager, Clean and Roomy. Apartment looking a bit tired. Beautiful Pool, Spa, bbq area with Tennis courts was great for family, handy to shops and food outlets."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Pacific Palms Resort
Energy Motor Lodge

Energy Motor Lodge

2 out of 5
56 Domain Rd, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿3,625 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿3,625
฿4,169 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (17 reviews)
"Ideally situated for visiting friends in Papamoa and Te Puke"

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Energy Motor Lodge
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is ฿2,950 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,950
฿3,392 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Close to dining areas."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,452 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿3,452
฿3,970 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
Always the best
"Currently doing a project in the area and staying here once a week. I cannot fault this hotel. Quiet, comfortable, great staff who are super friendly. Great car parking too."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,692 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,692
฿4,246 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"From my room, had stunning view overlooking Tauranga harbour. With this view alone, all I wanted to do was stay in the room. Enjoyed long soaks in spa bath and even ordering room service. Staff I had interactions with were very pleasant, helpful and provided impeccable customer service. Highly recommended ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
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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 Tenpin Tauranga.

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