Matapihi
Tauranga
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Things to do
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Matapihi Hotel Deals
Hotel on Devonport
Clean room very helpful staff central to the city
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Everything was great, location, room, parking, very friendly and helpful staff. Only free cookies was to sweet !
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Dry clean, nice helpful staff
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Great rooms and convenient.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
Nice motel and nice staff. Good to have the warm pool to relax in
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Stayed in Seaview unit, really nice as always. Great view out to sea. Lovely staff, could've had daily room servicing if we'd wanted it. The only downside is the increasing cost of the units/villas which since Tasman have taken over and put the pool in and extra villas has really become equal to ...
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Matapihi
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tauranga South
When in Tauranga South, you can plan a visit to Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Judea
While Judea isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.
Omanu
While Omanu isn't home to many top sights, Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Otumoetai
While Otumoetai isn't home to many top sights, Tauranga Domain and The Elms Mission House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hairini
Though Hairini might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Memorial Park.
