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

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Hotel on Devonport
"Room 720 Shower had no door and curtain/edging did not keep the water contained. Floor outside the shower got very wet and is a slip danger. Shower temp also went from scorching hot to cold by itself."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Quest on Durham
"Not what was listed at all."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Pacific Motor Inn
"Y"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Accommodation
"Heat pump was not that efficient, but the cabin was okay and spacious."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

City Suites Tauranga
"Excellent all round. Thanks team"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
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.

Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.

Welcome Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Kaiate Falls and Tenpin Tauranga.













