Papamoa Travel Guide
Tauranga

Visit Papamoa
Things to do

Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga

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

Tauranga City & History Scenic Tour – 2 Hours

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike Tour (Tauranga)
Top hotels in Papamoa

Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.
"Tidy, lovely property, helpful host. Unfortunately short stay so unable to make the most of all that was on offer"
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Hotel on Devonport

Quest on Durham
"I liked it was close to Mt maunganui, but not impressed with the cleanliness of the carpet, bathrooms - i just about refused to shower at the state of the silicone, soap scum and the and the couch was munted! not a great stay to be honest."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Pacific Motor Inn
"Good spot. Clean comfortable and convenient location"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Where to stay in Papamoa

Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

Papamoa Beach
Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.

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.

Welcome Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Tauranga Golf Club and Mercury Baypark.
Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.












