Papamoa
Tauranga
Visit Papamoa
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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable 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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Fernland Spa
Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Things to do
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
Top hotels in Papamoa
Hotel on Devonport
"Clean"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
"The heated floor in the bathroom and the water pressure in the shower were amazing. Had a balcony with an amazing view and had chairs no table so couldn’t have breakfast out there. Room service was great except they don’t collect the dirty dishes if staying one night and if you are not charging it ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
City Suites Tauranga
"Room was clean, site is close to town and the restaurants on the harbour, short walk down hill. Good parking facilities. Lovely and quiet site, would happily recommend to all."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Mercure Tauranga
"It was ok nothing was outstanding"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Quest on Durham
"It was good. Appreciated the house keeper, he was approachable and kind. However if you decide to book, be aware that parking doesnt come with booking, you would spend a few hours or two looking for car parking space which was a nuisance but everything else was okay."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
"Good sized room. Neat and tidy. Very clean."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Where to stay in Papamoa
Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.
Papamoa Beach
Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.
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.
Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.
Welcome Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga.
