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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

A modern hotel room with a dining area featuring a round table and four chairs, a sofa, a small side table with a vase, and a large window with curtains.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a table, and a cityscape painting.

A reception area with a large wall mural of a waterfront, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.

1. CitySide Hotel Tauranga

2.3 km from Waipu Bay

Moin

￥13,913

￥16,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign that reads "QUEST".

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

A view from a window overlooking a waterfront with buildings and a tree.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "QUEST".

2. Quest Tauranga Central

2.3 km from Waipu Bay

Placido

￥16,082

￥18,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water.

A dining area with a large window offering a view of a body of water and trees.

A deck with speakers and a view of a calm body of water with a boat.

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water and distant hills.

3. Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments

2.7 km from Waipu Bay

Casey

￥15,470

￥17,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a body of water with boats, greenery, and a distant shoreline.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a decorative wall with abstract patterns, and a series of pendant lights.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa with cushions, a bed, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

4. Hotel on Devonport

2.2 km from Waipu Bay

Vanessa

￥16,997

￥19,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A motel with a modern design, featuring a large signboard, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A building entrance with a sign reading "Conference Room" and two planters with green shrubs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a small refrigerator and a shelf above the counter. A potted orchid is on the table.

5. Harbour City Motor Inn

2.4 km from Waipu Bay

John

￥14,335

￥16,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with a sign for "CITY SUITES" indicating a hotel.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, wooden doors, and a ceiling light fixture.

6. City Suites Tauranga

2.6 km from Waipu Bay

Lorraine

￥11,882

￥13,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern hotel with a pool, a balcony, and a view of the water.

A dining area with large windows, a potted plant, and a view of a body of water.

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a dining area, and a seating area with a vase of dried flowers.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a view of the sea, and a cozy seating area.

7. Trinity Wharf Tauranga

2.4 km from Waipu Bay

Carl

￥17,242

￥19,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

8. Gateway Motor Inn

2.4 km from Waipu Bay

Henare

￥14,620

￥16,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A building with a sign reading "Wanderlust New Zealand" and "Hostel St. Amant."

A group of people seated at a wooden table outdoors with a view of boats on the water.

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small table, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Two individuals seated at a wooden table with a view of the sea and boats in the background.

9. Wanderlust NZ

2.2 km from Waipu Bay

Nigel

￥11,751

￥13,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern building with a sign reading "Durham Court Motor Inn" and a "VACANCY" sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a dining table with chairs.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a covered seating area, and a neatly trimmed hedge.

10. Durham Motor Inn

2.5 km from Waipu Bay

Joseph

￥18,860

￥22,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A sign for The Roselands Motel with a vacancy notice.

A patio with a wooden table and benches, a barbecue grill, and a large umbrella.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern motel with a tiled roof, a patio with chairs and a table, and a signboard advertising a vacancy.

11. Roselands Motel

2.5 km from Waipu Bay

Neil

￥12,674

￥14,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, a sign reading "QUEST en Durham," and a potted plant.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a glass elevator.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a small bedside table.

12. Quest on Durham

2.5 km from Waipu Bay

Hayley

￥12,980

￥14,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a pool visible through large windows, and a variety of plants and decorative items.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A beach with rocky foreground, a sandy shore, and a mountain in the background.

13. Mercure Tauranga

2.5 km from Waipu Bay

Seba

￥13,670

￥15,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A person sitting on a rock overlooking a beach with a sunset in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a vase of flowers, a mirror, and a bedside table with tissues and glasses.

A garden with various plants, a lawn, and a wooden fence.

A modern dining area with a glass table, white chairs, and two blue glass vases.

14. Seascape Villa Bed & Breakfast

5.4 km from Waipu Bay

Kirsten

￥18,852

￥21,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A modern building with a brick facade, a covered outdoor area with glass railings, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A compact kitchen with a sink, kettle, and a small trash bin. There's a chair and a desk with a phone and a box of tissues. A window leads to a lush green outdoor area.

A bakery display case with various pastries and desserts.

15. 850 Cameron Motel

4.8 km from Waipu Bay

Alistair

￥17,544

￥20,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A kitchen with a large window overlooking a swimming pool.

A landscaped garden with a prominent sculpture, a grassy area, and a view of distant hills.

A large, single-story building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

16. Poripori Homestead

16.7 km from Waipu Bay

Lucy

￥15,311

￥17,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern interior with large windows, a black chair, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A coastal property with a beach view, modern houses, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a mesh screen.

17. Quest Mt Maunganui

4.8 km from Waipu Bay

Belinda

￥15,123

￥17,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas, with ocean views.

A modern room with a balcony, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a TV. There is a view of the beach through the window.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, striped pillows, and a green chair.

18. Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

7.9 km from Waipu Bay

Susan

￥9,917

￥11,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A multi-story building with curved balconies, palm trees, and a landscaped garden.

A room with a yellow sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large window with curtains.

A reception desk with a sign that reads "Baywatch".

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Baywatch Motor Inn

4.7 km from Waipu Bay

Caroline

￥14,539

￥16,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view through a window with curtains.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a covered seating area, and a sign for Bethlehem Motor Inn.

A residential street with houses, a clear sky, and a paved road.

20. Bethlehem Motor Inn

7.4 km from Waipu Bay

Wayne

￥16,086

￥18,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Waipu Bay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
CitySide Hotel Tauranga	9.6 Exceptional 258 reviews	View
Quest Tauranga Central	9.6 Exceptional 325 reviews	View
Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 378 reviews	View
Hotel on Devonport	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Harbour City Motor Inn	9.2 Wonderful 218 reviews	View

Top Waipu Bay Hotel Reviews

City Suites Tauranga

10/10 Excellent

"Pretty happy with our stay here. Good location and value."

CitySide Hotel Tauranga

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room with full length mirror and pod coffee machine. Upmarket lighting which created a great ambiance. Only criticism was duvet was very hot, wardrobe did not have an alternative blanket or extra pillows. Comfy bed."

Quest on Durham

10/10 Excellent

"Close to my appt very comfortable modern facilities good hosts parking should be free for guests"

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

10/10 Excellent

"Overall just a really good stay and a beautiful spot"

Blue Haven Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great welcome given arrived late. And our absolute thanks and appreciation for being able to have a later departure. Thanks so much."

Aintree On The Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, excellent for our dog as it’s all fenced in. Super clean and all the basics necessary were available. Thanks"

Bayfair Break - Mt Maunganui

10/10 Excellent

"beautiful homegreat hosts highly recommended"

Gateway Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean nice staff enjoyed our stay thank you"

Roselands Motel

8/10 Good

"Lovely place to stay, very near Park Street Eye Clinic."

Other attractions near Waipu Bay

Rangataua Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rangataua Bay during your travels in Mount Maunganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Classic Flyers NZ

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Classic Flyers NZ during your travels in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.

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beach near Tauranga Bridge Marina

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Tauranga Bridge Marina during your trip to Tauranga? Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Monmouth Redoubt

8.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Tauranga when you take a trip to Monmouth Redoubt. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Tauranga Art Gallery

7.8/10 (37 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tauranga Art Gallery in Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Robbins Park

Explore the great outdoors at Robbins Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Bay Karts Outdoor Kart Racing

You can take time to visit Bay Karts Outdoor Kart Racing during your travels to Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Baycourt Community & Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Baycourt Community & Arts Centre during your stay in Tauranga. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming cafes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waipu Bay?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Waipu Bay, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful beaches and charming cafes. You'll find 571 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Waipu Bay?

Hotel on Devonport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Waipu Bay. Other good options within a few miles include Trinity Wharf Tauranga and City Suites Tauranga.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Waipu Bay?

Expedia has 571 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Waipu Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waipu Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Waipu Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waipu Bay?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Waipu Bay, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Waipu Bay?

While you're exploring, swing by Monmouth Redoubt, The Elms Mission House, and Brain Watkins House to learn a bit about the area. You can wander around Tauranga Domain, Blake Park, or Fernland Spa if you want a dose of fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Pilot Bay Beach, Maunganui Beach, and Papamoa Beach.

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Our top choices for Waipu Bay hotels

1. CitySide Hotel Tauranga

2. Quest Tauranga Central

3. Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments

4. Hotel on Devonport

5. Harbour City Motor Inn

6. City Suites Tauranga

7. Trinity Wharf Tauranga

8. Gateway Motor Inn

9. Wanderlust NZ

10. Durham Motor Inn

11. Roselands Motel

12. Quest on Durham

13. Mercure Tauranga

14. Seascape Villa Bed & Breakfast

15. 850 Cameron Motel

16. Poripori Homestead

17. Quest Mt Maunganui

18. Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

19. Baywatch Motor Inn

20. Bethlehem Motor Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Waipu Bay

Top Waipu Bay Hotel Reviews

City Suites Tauranga

CitySide Hotel Tauranga

Quest on Durham

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Blue Haven Motel

Aintree On The Park

Bayfair Break - Mt Maunganui

Gateway Motor Inn

Roselands Motel

Other attractions near Waipu Bay

Rangataua Bay

Classic Flyers NZ

beach near Tauranga Bridge Marina

Monmouth Redoubt

Tauranga Art Gallery

Robbins Park

Bay Karts Outdoor Kart Racing

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre

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