Title: Visit Papamoa: 2026 Papamoa, Tauranga Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Papamoa](https://expedia.com/Papamoa-Tauranga-Hotels.0-n553248635975848275-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Tauranga](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Tauranga.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Tauranga](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Tauranga.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Papamoa](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Papamoa.d553248635975848275.Car-Rental-Guide)[Papamoa Vacations](https://expedia.com/Papamoa.d553248635975848275.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Papamoa ## Tauranga ![Panoramic aerial view of Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975848275/480b5999-a1b7-4887-91fd-471729974b3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic aerial view of Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975848275/480b5999-a1b7-4887-91fd-471729974b3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Papamoa Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Tauranga Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/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.com/Mount-Maunganui-Mount-Maunganui.d6108238.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wunderbarer Sonnenaufgang ](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.com/Papamoa-Beach-Papamoa-Beach.d683116997147742208.Vacation-Attraction) #### blokart Recreation Park You can take time to visit blokart Recreation Park during your travels to Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Blokart-Recreation-Park-Papamoa.d553248621532610911.Vacation-Attraction) #### Looking Glass Garden Explore the great outdoors at Looking Glass Garden, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Looking-Glass-Garden-Papamoa.d553248621532610910.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mercury Baypark Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/ASB-Baypark-Mount-Maunganui.d6330441.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tauranga Domain Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Domain-Tauranga.d553248635975094845.Vacation-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 $24 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-mount-maunganui-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a44953227.activity-details) ![Mt Maunganui main beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760157/501a14f8-5f90-42a2-aaff-8e050a43b6b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal $138 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/boutique-tour.a1760157.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 $24 per adult [](https://expedia.com/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/45280133/52942bcd-609f-441a-943b-1f369063452f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour $104 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-daytime-scenic-lake-mclaren-tour.a45280133.activity-details) ![Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760101/609d46a9-7e19-424a-a04c-10a7a1abe35f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa $183 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-via-kiwilakes-country-a-visit-to-iconic-whakarewarewa.a1760101.activity-details) ![6hr 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 $160 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-geothermal-wonderland-tour-departs-tauranga.a1282007.activity-details) [See all activities in Tauranga](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Tauranga.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Papamoa Hotel Deals ![Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88510000/88507000/88506977/729d54c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. Papamoa Bay of Plenty $132 nightly $145 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this farm stay in Tauranga. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews) Tidy, lovely property, helpful host. Unfortunately short stay so unable to make the most of all that was on offer Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026&selected=88506977&PinnedHotelID=88506977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975848275) ![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 $107 nightly $125 total Mar 21 - Mar 22 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews) Beautiful views and a delicious breakfast, lovely cafeteria and excellent service. Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026&selected=1115377&PinnedHotelID=1115377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975848275) ![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 $131 nightly $151 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) It was a pleasant stay thank you Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=1636382&PinnedHotelID=1636382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975848275) ![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 $77 nightly $90 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,026 reviews) We rang two days before to organise an early check in. When we arrived at the agreed time, our room wasnt ready nor did reception know about the prior arrangment. Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=9629803&PinnedHotelID=9629803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975848275) ![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 $107 nightly $125 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,332 reviews) Pool, hot tub and gym were great. Room needs updating, halls are dark. 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[](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Maungatapu.dx553248635976394438) ![ Mount Maunganui and Omanu beach panorama, Tauranga, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976396007/a950803b-319a-4631-b077-18579072636a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Omanu While Omanu isn't home to many top sights, Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby. 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