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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit 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 savour its charming cafes.
Things to do
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Top hotels in Matapihi
Hotel on Devonport
Great stay. Room was lovely, staff friendly
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Stayed for one night. Room was clean and bed was very comfortable. We had a meal in the restaurant which was lovely. Breakfast buffet was good choice of fresh food. Would be happy to stay here again.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Dry clean, nice helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Easy check in friendly staff an clean rooms. Modeen bathroom. Would stay again
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
On arrival I asked for milk.Reception told me to go to Woolworths.Very disappointed.Reading in Motel Information.milk given on arrival.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 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 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.
Judea
Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga.
Omanu
While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.
Otumoetai
Though Otumoetai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Domain and The Elms Mission House.
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Memorial Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
