Title: Visit Welcome Bay: 2026 Welcome Bay, Tauranga Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Welcome Bay](https://expedia.com/Welcome-Bay-Tauranga-Hotels.0-n553248635976007615-0.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 Welcome Bay](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Welcome-Bay.d553248635976007615.Car-Rental-Guide)[Welcome Bay Vacations](https://expedia.com/Welcome-Bay.d553248635976007615.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Welcome Bay ## Tauranga ![Rangataua Bay Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007615/63498a65-c415-4378-bcd1-3912e8e99f26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rangataua Bay Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007615/63498a65-c415-4378-bcd1-3912e8e99f26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Welcome Bay 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 5/5(36 reviews) 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) #### Tauranga Domain 5/5(2 reviews) Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Domain-Tauranga.d553248635975094845.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mercury Baypark 5/5(4 reviews) 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) #### Blake Park 5/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes. [](https://expedia.com/Blake-Park-Mount-Maunganui.d6278920.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mount Hot Pools 4.5/5(9 reviews) You can take time to visit Mount Hot Pools during your travels to Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes. [](https://expedia.com/Mount-Hot-Pools-Mount-Maunganui.d6311308.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 $105 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) --- ## Welcome Bay Hotel Deals ![Hotel on Devonport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1115400/1115377/df36f1e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel on Devonport 72 Devonport Road Tauranga $114 nightly $132 total Mar 7 - Mar 8 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! (1,002 reviews) Clean and nice room. Good location with secure parking Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F7%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026&selected=1115377&PinnedHotelID=1115377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007615) ![Trinity Wharf Tauranga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1636400/1636382/17fa53a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Trinity Wharf Tauranga 51 Dive Crescent Tauranga $135 nightly $155 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 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! (1,000 reviews) Good parking and great early check in support. They rang to advise when room was ready.. Got upgraded, room was a little tired but clean. Nice toiletries. Had dinner there that night, food was very good, we did shared plates. Charges were reasonable. I had prepaid for the breakfast, sadly that was ... Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=1636382&PinnedHotelID=1636382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007615) ![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 $81 nightly $94 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 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! (1,023 reviews) excellent staff Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=9629803&PinnedHotelID=9629803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007615) ![Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988706/30ccb324_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre 9 Willow St Tauranga $86 nightly $100 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Dry clean, nice helpful staff Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=988706&PinnedHotelID=988706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007615) ![Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624100/9624007/9fcb81b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park 257 Okauia Springs Road Okauia Fully refundable $49 nightly $57 total Mar 18 - Mar 19 Total with taxes and fees Book a 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (519 reviews) Really nice place Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026&selected=9624007&PinnedHotelID=9624007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007615) ![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 $124 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 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! (1,326 reviews) Room was average, very noisy fan outside our room which was going all day & night. Take ear plugs to sleep. Conveniently located and nice pool but I would not stay here again. 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[](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Maungatapu.dx553248635976394438) ![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 Though Hairini might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa. [](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Hairini.dx693189436366368768) ![So much fun trying jet boards! Cross between wake boarding and snowboarding, no boat needed to zip across the bay 😊](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 cozy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip. 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