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) ## 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 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### Mount Hot Pools 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 $104 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-daytime-scenic-lake-mclaren-tour.a45280133.activity-details) ![Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394866/9fb6d89f-2848-4350-9126-33e967add562.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour $158 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-evening-glowworm-kayak-tour.a1394866.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) [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/b3b6b832_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel on Devonport 72 Devonport Road Tauranga $118 nightly $139 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 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! (1,004 reviews) Nice and clean room. Secure parking. Had what we needed for the night. Bit noisy as we could hear loud vehicles and people outside in the street. But it served the purpose for what we needed for an overnight stay. Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=1115377&PinnedHotelID=1115377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007615) ![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 29 - Mar 30 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! (1,001 reviews) Clean Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=1636382&PinnedHotelID=1636382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007615) ![Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624100/9624007/acffc561_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park 257 Okauia Springs Road Okauia $46 nightly $54 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 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! (525 reviews) Staff were helpful and friendly Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=9624007&PinnedHotelID=9624007&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 $78 nightly $91 total Apr 6 - Apr 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! (1,037 reviews) A clean and spacious room which had a comfy bed and generous shower room. Well appointed kitchenette and a balcony. The host and staff were friendly and underground parking a real bonus! Air conditioning worked really well. Shops and cafes are a short walk away. I had a great stay. Thank you. Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=9629803&PinnedHotelID=9629803&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 $101 nightly $116 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 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! (1,338 reviews) The rooms are tired but the new pool and hot pool were great. Great location. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=9629078&PinnedHotelID=9629078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007615) ![Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988706/70e0c356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre 28 Brown Street Tauranga Bay of Plenty $90 nightly $104 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 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! (1,001 reviews) Yes was overall good, but the spa didn't work and was no notification or discount. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=988706&PinnedHotelID=988706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007615) [See all 898 properties in Welcome Bay](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026®ionId=553248635976007615) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Welcome Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007615&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24)[Mar 23 - Mar 24](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007615&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007615&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[Mar 24 - Mar 25](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007615&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007615&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007615&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007615&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007615&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) --- ### Other neighborhoods around Welcome Bay ![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) ### Maungatapu Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](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 Tenpin Tauranga. [](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. [](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Matapihi.dx553248635926198368) ![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) ### Parkvale Though Parkvale 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-Parkvale.dx693189471387287552) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Kairua.dx692483477644443648) [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) # Welcome Bay