Welcome Bay Travel Guide
Tauranga

Visit Welcome Bay
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 Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike Tour (Tauranga)

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Top hotels in Welcome Bay

Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Accommodation
"was really packed when we got there and the pools had hair and"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Hotel on Devonport
"Nice hotel and great location in the city. My room looked over the harbour and very spacious - i would happily stay again."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Pacific Motor Inn
"Great location perfect for a business trip"
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

City Suites Tauranga
"Close to CBD with off street secure parking within building. Spacious rooms and friendly helpful staff. Room was very clean throughout. Price was competative. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Welcome Bay

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 Papamoa Beach and Donovan Park.

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.











