Title: Visit Matapihi: 2026 Matapihi, Tauranga Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Matapihi](https://expedia.com/Matapihi-Tauranga-Hotels.0-n553248635926198368-0.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 Matapihi](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Matapihi.d553248635926198368.Car-Rental-Guide)[Matapihi Vacations](https://expedia.com/Matapihi.d553248635926198368.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Matapihi ## Tauranga ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Matapihi 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) #### Waipu Bay Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waipu Bay during your travels in Matapihi. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes. [](https://expedia.com/Waipu-Bay-Tauranga.d553248635976197053.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tauranga Domain 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 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 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) ### 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) --- ## Matapihi 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 $113 nightly $131 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 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! (1,005 reviews) Clean room, spacious, good location Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=1115377&PinnedHotelID=1115377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198368) ![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 $134 nightly $154 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=553248635926198368) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $79 nightly $92 total Mar 6 - Mar 7 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! (1,024 reviews) excellent staff Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F7%2F2026&selected=9629803&PinnedHotelID=9629803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198368) ![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=553248635926198368) ![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 $93 nightly $107 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 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! (1,328 reviews) Nice staff. Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=9629078&PinnedHotelID=9629078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198368) ![18th Avenue Thermal Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22520000/22518100/22518008/e4d43869_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 18th Avenue Thermal Motel 50 Eighteenth Avenue Tauranga $81 nightly $93 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ... 7.8/10 Good! (270 reviews) 18th Ave Thermal - Tauranga Pros - Easy parking - Sleeps 4 - 1 king - 2 singles (but only seats 3 ?) - Full size fridge/freezer - Kitchenette ( but very dated) Cons - very old and tired chalet type rooms - Not air conditioned - Not insulated as it’s hot inside while it’s only 20\* outside. - Fans ... 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[](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Maungatapu.dx553248635976394438) ![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 area reviews) When in Tauranga South, you can plan a visit to Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/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) ### Judea While Judea isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Huria Marae are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Judea.dx693189465976225792) ![ 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Omanu.dx553248635976396007) ![Mount Maunganui mauoa at sunset from pilot bay and mount drury tauranga](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008183/2859ed4b-1056-4e73-9591-bdf5dd7719da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Otumoetai While Otumoetai isn't home to many top sights, Tauranga Domain and The Elms Mission House are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Otumoetai.dx553248635976008183) ![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 Tenpin Tauranga. [](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Hairini.dx693189436366368768) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Tauranga.dx6138986.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neigh.Neighborhoods) --- --- - [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) # Matapihi