Welcome Bay
Tauranga
Visit Welcome Bay
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
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.
Fernland Spa
Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.
Things to do
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour
Welcome Bay Hotel Deals
Hotel on Devonport
Great location with an easy walk to the shops and restaurants on the strand.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
I did not enjoy my stay. My "balcony" door opened up to a shared wharf of random people looking around, and my room looked directly into the restaurant so people having dinner could see me in my room. They also had an event in the evening and the noise was LOUD. I called reception and no one answered, ...
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Good size room and amenities were sufficient.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
It was a lovely place and the hot springs added a lovely bonus to a long day of touring
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
I was disappointed with the overall attention to detail during my stay. The condition of the linen was below expectations, with towels and bedding appearing worn and discoloured rather than clean and fresh. The pillows were old, thin, and mismatched, and the pillowcases appeared grey despite originally ...
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Staffs were helpful and friendly. Spacious room and clean.
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Welcome Bay
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Poike
When in Poike, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Tauranga South
When in Tauranga South, you can plan a visit to Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kairua
While Kairua might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark.
