Title: Maungatapu Travel Guide: Best of Maungatapu, Tauranga Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Maungatapu](https://expedia.co.uk/Maungatapu-Tauranga-Hotels.0-n553248635976394438-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Tauranga](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Tauranga.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Tauranga](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tauranga.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Maungatapu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Maungatapu.d553248635976394438.Car-Hire-Guide)[Maungatapu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Maungatapu.d553248635976394438.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Maungatapu Travel Guide ## Tauranga ## Visit Maungatapu Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Tauranga travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga.dx6138986) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mount Maunganui beach panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108238/1b3c59df-d647-43ab-8d0d-67bdacf9fe94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Maunganui-Mount-Maunganui.d6108238.Attraction) ![Papamoa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252797/5b325d8f-4167-4b1f-a021-9621dca63fa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Papamoa-Beach-Tauranga.d683116997147742208.Attraction) #### Mercury Baypark Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/ASB-Baypark-Mount-Maunganui.d6330441.Attraction) #### Tauranga Domain Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Domain-Tauranga.d553248635975094845.Attraction) #### Blake Park Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blake-Park-Mount-Maunganui.d6278920.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Hot-Pools-Mount-Maunganui.d6311308.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44953227/e7b61c4e-dc05-4a87-b9b3-dc399c7e2aaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tauranga-mount-maunganui-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a44953227.activity-details) ![Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46340743/e11d61f7-200c-4116-81fb-5861fe671250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise £17 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tauranga-harbour-scenic-15-hour-historical-boat-cruise.a46340743.activity-details) ![Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45280133/6b584ee5-9140-4c10-a302-ec577f3d1d59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour £77 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tauranga-daytime-scenic-lake-mclaren-tour.a45280133.activity-details) ![The bubbling Mud at Waiotapu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760101/575b4296-6d8a-4423-b9fd-099844efaa38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa £141 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-via-kiwilakes-country-a-visit-to-iconic-whakarewarewa.a1760101.activity-details) ![Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1282007/aac61eec-022a-498a-b6f0-598e92494eb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga £117 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-geothermal-wonderland-tour-departs-tauranga.a1282007.activity-details) ![Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394866/8a4abf1d-5618-4878-aa8f-a14d04dd8fa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour £116 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tauranga-evening-glowworm-kayak-tour.a1394866.activity-details) [See all activities in Tauranga](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tauranga.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Maungatapu ![Hotel on Devonport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1115400/1115377/b3b6b832_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel on Devonport 72 Devonport Road Tauranga £103 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) It’s great and great location. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1115377&PinnedHotelID=1115377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394438) ![Trinity Wharf Tauranga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1636400/1636382/adfdefe4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Trinity Wharf Tauranga 51 Dive Crescent Tauranga £112 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) This hotel is a little older-looking than the pictures. The room was dated. The view was stunning. The gym was well-equipped. The pool was nice, but again a little dated. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1636382&PinnedHotelID=1636382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394438) ![Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624100/9624007/acffc561_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park 257 Okauia Springs Road Okauia £33 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf holiday park in Okauia. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (527 reviews) The hot tub was wonderfully therapeutic. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Star gazing was premium with minimal light interference. Would be nice if they turned off the exterior cabin lights or use diffuse lightfound light Iat night for better star gazing ! Lovely place will stay again. ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=9624007&PinnedHotelID=9624007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394438) ![Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629100/9629078/229de540_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers 1 Maunganui Road Tauranga £88 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,341 reviews) room clean although needs refurbishing. some unusual requirements such as will be charged $30-50 if dishes not washed. carpark spaces are very narrow Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=9629078&PinnedHotelID=9629078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394438) ![City Suites Tauranga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629900/9629803/0b3bf75c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### City Suites Tauranga 32 Cameron Road Tauranga £67 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,039 reviews) Nice and clean and comfortable Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=9629803&PinnedHotelID=9629803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394438) ![Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988706/70e0c356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre 28 Brown Street Tauranga Bay of Plenty £80 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Construction under way presently. However checkin and out was easy. Very friendly ladies there Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=988706&PinnedHotelID=988706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394438) [See all 844 properties in Maungatapu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976394438) 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. ## Check Maungatapu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976394438&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976394438&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976394438&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976394438&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976394438&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976394438&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Maungatapu ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hairini When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hairini.dx693189436366368768) ![Matapihi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138986/19ab9b72-3524-48e5-848b-f54e80d6d3b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Matapihi The beaches and cosy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Matapihi.dx553248635926198368) ![Hills and the sea in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384091/5e9aea4e-526a-497f-b0b7-5eef0b71ce06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tauranga South 4.5/5(2 area reviews) While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Tauranga-South.dx553248635976384091) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parkvale Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Parkvale.dx693189471387287552) ![Rangataua Bay Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007615/63498a65-c415-4378-bcd1-3912e8e99f26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Welcome Bay If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Welcome-Bay.dx553248635976007615) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gate Pa While there might not be top attractions in Gate Pa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Gate-Pa.dx693189453630701568) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Maungatapu Travel Guide