What's it like in Tauranga South?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Tauranga's Tauranga South neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Tenpin Tauranga as part of your Tauranga South travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Tauranga South?

Based on our traveller data, 18th Avenue Thermal Motel is one of the top choices for your stay in Tauranga South. This aparthotel offers free parking and in-room kitchens. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn and 850 Cameron Motel .

How many hotels will I be able to find in Tauranga South?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Tauranga, you can choose from 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Tauranga South.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Tauranga South, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Tauranga South.

What can I see and do in this Tauranga neighbourhood?

Tenpin Tauranga is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Tauranga South. When you're sightseeing in Tauranga, Memorial Park and Huria Marae are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Tauranga South Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Tauranga South hotels

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

1. 850 Cameron Motel

Tauranga South

Ngaere

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

2. 18th Avenue Thermal Motel

Tauranga South

Rochelle

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

3. Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn

Tauranga South

"We had a wonderful stay at this motel. Everything was exceptionally clean, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. We stayed in a room with one king-size bed and two single beds, which was perfect for our family. One of the highlights was the thermal spa pool located just behind the room. It was so relaxing to soak in the warm thermal pool after dinner—it made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The bathroom is a little dated, but it was very clean and the shower had great water...

Hong

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4. Asure Macys Motor Inn And Conference Centre

1 km from Tauranga South

Chris

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains

5. CitySide Hotel Tauranga

2.3 km from Tauranga South

Kimlay

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

6. Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments

1.7 km from Tauranga South

Casey

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

7. Hotel on Devonport

2.6 km from Tauranga South

Joel

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

8. Quest Tauranga Central

2.6 km from Tauranga South

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

9. Summit Motor Lodge

Judea, 1.9 km from Tauranga South

Sindy

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

10. City Suites Tauranga

3 km from Tauranga South

James

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

11. Trinity Wharf Tauranga

3.7 km from Tauranga South

John

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, cots/infant beds

12. Cottage Park Thermal Motel

Hairini, 2.5 km from Tauranga South

Michael

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

13. Mercure Tauranga

3.3 km from Tauranga South

Julie

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

14. Seascape Villa Bed & Breakfast

Bellevue, 3.7 km from Tauranga South

Adrianne

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

15. Bethlehem Motor Inn

Bethlehem, 3.8 km from Tauranga South

TERANGI

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

16. Harbour City Motor Inn

2.8 km from Tauranga South

John

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

17. Roselands Motel

3.4 km from Tauranga South

Neil

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

18. Quest on Durham

2.9 km from Tauranga South

Hayley

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

19. Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Accommodation

Welcome Bay, 5.2 km from Tauranga South

Maria

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

20. Durham Motor Inn

2.9 km from Tauranga South

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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