Welcome Bay
Tauranga
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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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Blake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.
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 savor its charming cafes.
Things to do

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
Welcome Bay Hotel Deals

Panoramic vista from city to the sea. Enjoy the opulence of gardens and space
We booked, she confirmed, and when we are already down the road for check in, canceled our booking at the last 1 minute, this is the most horrible things happened to us in our life, the host medsaged me that the “ Hi there, im so very sorry but someone had put something down the toilet and when i ...
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Breakfast was well appointed, with dietary options. Luckily we didn't require a view, because it was the rear car park. It was however an incredibly long walk back to our car outside our window for the one thing we needed after getting into bed.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Good location and clean facilities. It would have been nice to have late check out options like most hotels.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Friendly staff and lovely room
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
A good stay
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Enjoyed our stay - staff were very friendly and nice, loved the pool and the rooms were nice and comfy 😊
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Welcome Bay

Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hairini
Though Hairini might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Memorial Park.

Matapihi
The beaches and cozy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip.

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

Tauranga South
When in Tauranga South, you can plan a visit to Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kairua
While Kairua might 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 Mercury Baypark.
