Matapihi Travel Guide
Tauranga
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.
Waipu Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waipu Bay during your travels in Matapihi. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area.
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 savour its charming cafes.
Things to do
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga
Top hotels in Matapihi
Hotel on Devonport
Good location in town, within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Check-in person was friendly. Parking on-site (small fee) was convenient. Spacious room, comfortable bed and nice pillows. Shower water pressure was very low, and towels were of average quality. Check-out person not so ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Great room, great location.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Always enjoy staying here, comfy rooms and great service
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Very kind staff and very quiet area to relax.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
Nice motel and nice staff. Good to have the warm pool to relax in
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Everything was A+. Staff on arrival, during and end of stay. Maintenance people around the site really nice, friendly and every employee with a smile! The unit we were I. Was geogeous, spacious, clean, well equiped. Amazing view of the beach, the Mount…. Directly from our backyard of the unit. 1 ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matapihi
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Judea
Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga.
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.
Otumoetai
Though Otumoetai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Domain and The Elms Mission House.
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
