--- title: "Top Guest Houses in Tauranga in 2026 | Expedia" description: "Search the best Guest Houses in Tauranga in 2026. Compare rates from £54, guest reviews and availability of 12 stays. Most stays are fully refundable." canonical: "https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Guest-Houses.d6138986-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation" language: en-GB market: GB currency: GBP prices_as_of: 2026-11-13T12:18:04Z --- Plan your trip - [Tauranga Travel Guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga.dx6138986) - [Hotels in Tauranga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hotels.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to Tauranga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Tauranga.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Things to do in Tauranga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tauranga.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Car Hire in Tauranga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tauranga.d6138986.Car-Hire-Guide) - [Tauranga Holiday Packages](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga.d6138986.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Holiday Rentals in Tauranga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Holiday-Rentals.d6138986.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) # Search Guest Houses in Tauranga ![A coastal city with a beach, residential buildings, and a cruise ship docked at the port.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138718/3542522b-dd49-471a-8a9a-15984b208afa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates [Check prices for these dates, 13 – 14 December 2026](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6138986&startDate=2026-12-13&endDate=2026-12-14&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&lodging=GUEST%5FHOUSE) [View in a map](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6138986&stayLength=1&daysInFuture=30&pwaOverlay=map) ## Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses ### [1\. Seagulls Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hotels-Seagulls-Guesthouse.h9625883.Hotel-Information) ![A Seagulls Guesthouse with a wooden fence, a palm tree, and a signboard.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625900/9625883/f3a05e27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Mount Maunganui - Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 356 reviews) - Price: £56, includes taxes & fees, 16 Nov - 17 Nov, for Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses - Review: Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable stay in a convenient location., by Gerard ### [2\. Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hotels-Very-Private-1-Bedroom-Modern-Flat-Bordering-Reserve-In-Very-Quite-Cul-De-Sac.h30068692.Hotel-Information) ![A covered patio area with a sliding glass door leading to an interior room.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30070000/30068700/30068692/97e63d16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Papamoa Beach - Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 342 reviews) - Price: £73, includes taxes & fees, 28 Nov - 29 Nov, for Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses - Review: Great stay , by Morne S. ### [3\. Poripori Homestead](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lower-Kaimai-Hotels-Poripori-Homestead.h45154071.Hotel-Information) ![A kitchen with a large window overlooking a swimming pool.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45160000/45154100/45154071/ed5d9b1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Lower Kaimai - Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 5 reviews) - Price: £80, includes taxes & fees, 16 Nov - 17 Nov, for Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses - Review: This was exactly what I needed for my weekend away. Close to Tauranga but out of the city. The accommodation was clean and had everything I needed as well as some thoughtful touches. I would definitely stay here again., by Lucy ### [4\. Modern Marine Parade Apartment](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hotels-Modern-Marine-Parade-Apartment.h61525409.Hotel-Information) ![A beach with a sandy path leading to the water, a ship in the distance, and a clear sky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61530000/61525500/61525409/eacb818e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Mount Maunganui - Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 12 reviews) - Price: £154, includes taxes & fees, 16 Nov - 17 Nov, for Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses - Review: Great location, by Karla K. ### [5\. Purple Hen Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hotels-Purple-Hen-Guest-House.h21337315.Hotel-Information) ![A wooden pathway leading to a building with a metal grate at the entrance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21340000/21337400/21337315/dcb6b160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Tahawai - Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 34 reviews) - Price: £63, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses - Review: Room was separated from shower room and toilet room (assigned to the bedroom, so no sharing required) and you had to access shower and toilet from the common hallway. All rooms were clean as was the common kitchen and sitting room area. The owners were quite nice as were the other guests. Parking was free. We liked the place as it was very quiet during the night. A place to recommend and revisit if back in the area., by Alexandra ### [6\. Spacious 2-Bedroom Guest House – Easy Access, Near Pukehina Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pukehina-Hotels-Charming-2-Bedroom-Guesthouse.h107517186.Hotel-Information) ![A room with a brown sofa, a white table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107520000/107517200/107517186/675e909d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Pukehina - Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 14 reviews) - Price: £85, includes taxes & fees, 16 Nov - 17 Nov, for Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses - Review: Enjoyed our stay. Beautiful sunsets, by Annette D. ### [7\. Kiwi As Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Kiwi-As-Guest-House.h91915620.Hotel-Information) ![A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91920000/91915700/91915620/53ca255a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Inner City - Guest rating: 7.8/10 (Good, 48 reviews) - Price: £54, includes taxes & fees, 1 Dec - 2 Dec, for Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses - Review: nice place to stay, by Grant ### [8\. Kowhai Studio | Okere Falls Hot Tub & MTB Base](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okere-Falls-Hotels-Kowhai-Studio-Spa-Bath.h135216050.Hotel-Information) ![A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, and refrigerator.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/136000000/135220000/135216100/135216050/6eb36c1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Rotorua - Price: £148, includes taxes & fees, 16 Nov - 17 Nov, for Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses ### [9\. The Studio - Sunny Deck & Views, Sleeps 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Sleeps-4-Lovely-Views-With-Spacious-Living-Area.h107904429.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a balcony with a view, and a large window.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107904500/107904429/6e3699e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Tihiotonga - Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 6 reviews) - Price: £124, includes taxes & fees, 9 Dec - 10 Dec, for Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses - Review: What a lovely spot to stay. Absolutely beautiful views of mountains and lake. House had everything we needed. Very comfortable stay. Home away from home. Highly recommend if you want peace and quiet. So happy we based our whole stay here., by Kristine ### [10\. Koutu Hideaway - Lakeside, Kayaks, Pet-Friendly](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Koutu-Hideaway-By-The-Lake-With-Kayaks.h129053361.Hotel-Information) ![A lakeside patio with chairs, a fire pit, and a wooden deck overlooking the water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/130000000/129060000/129053400/129053361/5b7aefad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Kawaha Point - Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 2 reviews) - Price: £115, includes taxes & fees, 1 Dec - 2 Dec, for Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses - Review: Good quiet location, great for a few nights stay, by ADAM W. ### [11\. 1 Double Beds Studio, 95 Aquirus Drive, Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-1-Double-Beds-Studio.h120121695.Hotel-Information) ![A covered outdoor area with a car parked in the background, a picnic table, and a stone building.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120130000/120121700/120121695/969b4ca0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Kawaha Point - Price: £75, includes taxes & fees, 14 Nov - 15 Nov, for Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses ### [12\. 4 double and 2 Sofa Beds chalet](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-4-Double-And-2-Sofa-Beds-Chalet.h120121867.Hotel-Information) ![A bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, and large windows with curtains.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120130000/120121900/120121867/15fd059e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Koutu - Price: £132, includes taxes & fees, 14 Nov - 15 Nov, for Our top choices for Tauranga guest houses 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. [View all properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-11-27&endDate=2026-11-28®ionId=6138986&adults=2&lodging=GUEST%5FHOUSE&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Tauranga and related destinations - [Tauranga](#) - [Whangarei](#) - [Hamilton](#) - [Echuca](#) - [Bundaberg](#) Mount Maunganui's summit rewards hikers with panoramic harbour views while the white-sand beach below invites surfers and sunbathers. Explore Tauranga's waterfront cafes and catch a boat to swim with dolphins or visit nearby Moturiki Island's natural pools. [See all hotels in Tauranga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-11-27&endDate=2026-11-28&adults=2®ionId=6138986) ![A coastal city with a beach, residential buildings, and a cruise ship docked at the port.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138718/3542522b-dd49-471a-8a9a-15984b208afa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&p=1&q=high) ## Top reviews in Tauranga ### [Purple Hen Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hotels-Purple-Hen-Guest-House.h21337315.Hotel-Information) ![A wooden pathway leading to a building with a metal grate at the entrance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21340000/21337400/21337315/dcb6b160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 227 Wharawhara Road RD2, Tahawai, 3178, NZ - Location: Tahawai - Star rating: 2.5/5 - Guest rating: 9.6/10 (34 reviews) - Review: Lovely stay with gracious hosts, all amenities were excellent spacious and quiet with a lovely comfortable bed. It was a nice return visit, by EDWARD, 19 February 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Seagulls Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hotels-Seagulls-Guesthouse.h9625883.Hotel-Information) ![A Seagulls Guesthouse with a wooden fence, a palm tree, and a signboard.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625900/9625883/f3a05e27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 12 Hinau Street, Tauranga, 3116, NZ - Location: Mount Maunganui - Star rating: 2.5/5 - Guest rating: 8.6/10 (356 reviews) - Review: Clean, quiet, well organised place. Excellent ac, by William, 7 February 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Kiwi As Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Kiwi-As-Guest-House.h91915620.Hotel-Information) ![A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91920000/91915700/91915620/53ca255a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 1255 Hinemaru St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010, NZ - Location: Inner City - Star rating: 2/5 - Guest rating: 7.8/10 (48 reviews) - Review: The owner was very welcoming on arrival and showed us the facilities and the room. Room was spacious with sink in room. Towels provided and toiletries in the shower. Use of kitchen wirh all you could need, teabags ,coffee,sugar etc provided.Dining room and tv lounge big and comfy. The new owners have only had it a few months and are working hard to bring the rooms upto date., by Lorraine, 10 February 2025, rated 8/10 Good ## Other language versions ```yaml hreflang: x-default: https://www.expedia.com/Tauranga-Guest-Houses.d6138986-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation en-US: https://www.expedia.com/Tauranga-Guest-Houses.d6138986-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation zh-hant-HK: https://www.expedia.com.hk/Tauranga-Guest-Houses.d6138986-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation fr-FR: https://www.expedia.fr/Tauranga-Gites.d6138986-aaGites.Guide-de-Voyage-Hebergement en-NZ: https://www.expedia.co.nz/Tauranga-Guest-Houses.d6138986-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation es: https://www.expedia.com/es/Tauranga-Casas-De-Huespedes.d6138986-aaCasasDeHuespedes.Guia-Viajes-Alojamiento ko-KR: https://www.expedia.co.kr/Tauranga-Guest-Houses.d6138986-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation en-IN: https://www.expedia.co.in/Tauranga-Guest-Houses.d6138986-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation ```