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 850 Cameron Motel and Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn .

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 14 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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a TV.

1. 850 Cameron Motel

Tauranga South

Alistair

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with a white lounge chair, surrounded by a metal fence and lush greenery.

2. Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn

Tauranga South

Philip

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spa area with a pool, a towel, and a massage chair.

3. 18th Avenue Thermal Motel

Tauranga South

Rochelle

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

4. Asure Macys Motor Inn And Conference Centre

1 km from Tauranga South

Kusik

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign that reads "QUEST".

5. Quest Tauranga Central

2.6 km from Tauranga South

Placido

includes taxes & fees

27 Nov - 28 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

6. CitySide Hotel Tauranga

2.3 km from Tauranga South

Isaiah

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water.

7. Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments

1.7 km from Tauranga South

Noel

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a balcony.

8. Summit Motor Lodge

Judea, 1.9 km from Tauranga South

bevan

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a body of water with boats, greenery, and a distant shoreline.

9. Hotel on Devonport

2.6 km from Tauranga South

Vanessa

includes taxes & fees

27 Nov - 28 Nov

A modern living space with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

10. Rainbow Motel & Guest House

Gate Pa, 1.5 km from Tauranga South

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

11. Cottage Park Thermal Motel

Hairini, 2.5 km from Tauranga South

Cory

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A covered outdoor area with wooden benches, a palm tree, and a building in the background.

12. Hugo & Carter's Backpackers & Motel

Judea, 1.8 km from Tauranga South

Erana

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A motel with a modern design, featuring a large signboard, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

13. Harbour City Motor Inn

2.8 km from Tauranga South

Kiri

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A person sitting on a rock overlooking a beach with a sunset in the background.

14. Seascape Villa Bed & Breakfast

Bellevue, 3.7 km from Tauranga South

Kirsten

includes taxes & fees

27 Nov - 28 Nov

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, a sign reading "QUEST en Durham," and a potted plant.

15. Quest on Durham

2.9 km from Tauranga South

Debra Anne

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a pool, a balcony, and a view of the water.

16. Trinity Wharf Tauranga

3.7 km from Tauranga South

Carl

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

17. Mercure Tauranga

3.3 km from Tauranga South

Lydia

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern building with a sign for "CITY SUITES" indicating a hotel.

18. City Suites Tauranga

3 km from Tauranga South

Lorraine

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a sign reading "Durham Court Motor Inn" and a "VACANCY" sign.

19. Durham Motor Inn

2.9 km from Tauranga South

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

Two individuals seated at a wooden table with a view of the sea and boats in the background.

20. Wanderlust NZ

2.8 km from Tauranga South

Nigel

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare top hotels in Tauranga South

850 Cameron Motel 4.5 star property Tauranga South View	Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn 3.0 star property Tauranga South View	18th Avenue Thermal Motel 3.5 star property Tauranga South View	Asure Macys Motor Inn And Conference Centre 4.0 star property 1 km from Tauranga South View	Quest Tauranga Central 3.5 star property 2.6 km from Tauranga South View
9.8 Exceptional 629 reviews	7.8 Good 327 reviews	7.8 Good 283 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 526 reviews	9.6 Exceptional 325 reviews
The price is S$166 includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	The price is S$142 includes taxes & fees 28 Oct - 29 Oct	The price is S$124 includes taxes & fees 25 Nov - 26 Nov	The price is S$163 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov	The price is S$151 includes taxes & fees 27 Nov - 28 Nov
No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking

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