What is Papamoa Beach like?

Papamoa Beach is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches and shopping. Are you looking for Papamoa Beach travel tips? Make sure that you visit Papamoa Beach and Bay of Plenty while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Papamoa Beach?

Based on our traveller data, Pacific Palms Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in Papamoa Beach. This aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Another good option for your stay in the area is Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Papamoa Beach?

Expedia has 189 hotels and other accommodation options in Papamoa Beach to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Tauranga area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Papamoa Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Papamoa Beach.

What is there to do around this Tauranga neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Gordon Spratt Reserve, Wairakei Reserve and Simpson Reserve. You could also plan a visit to Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're in the neighbourhood. Taylor Reserve is one place you might want to visit in the area around Papamoa Beach. When you're sightseeing around the area, Mercury Baypark and Bayfair Shopping Centre are a couple of other sights to visit.

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Our top choices for Papamoa Beach hotels

A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas, with ocean views.

1. Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Papamoa Beach

Susan

RM275 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A paved pathway leading to a building with a white facade and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

2. Pacific Palms Resort

Papamoa Beach

Hannah

RM723 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

3. Energy Motor Lodge

Papamoa Beach

Renee

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A beach chair with a straw hat and a pink and white striped towel.

4. Pacific Park Christian Holiday Camp

Papamoa Beach

Michael

RM496 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

5. Hotel on Devonport

10.2 km from Papamoa Beach

Vanessa

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

6. Quest Tauranga Central

10.2 km from Papamoa Beach

Placido

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

An aerial view of a coastal town with a prominent hill, a beach, and a marina with boats.

7. Bay Palm Motel

Mount Maunganui, 5.4 km from Papamoa Beach

Roger

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

8. CitySide Hotel Tauranga

10.2 km from Papamoa Beach

Isaiah

RM470 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with large windows, a black chair, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

9. Quest Mt Maunganui

Mount Maunganui, 10.6 km from Papamoa Beach

Belinda

RM457 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

10. Trinity Wharf Tauranga

10.3 km from Papamoa Beach

Carl

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a beach and a small island.

11. Belle Mer Beach Front Apartments

Mount Maunganui, 10.8 km from Papamoa Beach

Elana

RM795 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

12. Gateway Motor Inn

Mount Maunganui, 7.2 km from Papamoa Beach

Henare

RM434 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

13. Harbour View Motel and Water Front Apartments

10.4 km from Papamoa Beach

Noel

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, palm trees, and a sign indicating a vacancy.

14. Aquarius Motor Inn

Mount Maunganui, 9.7 km from Papamoa Beach

Edgar

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

15. Mercure Tauranga

10.5 km from Papamoa Beach

Lydia

RM406 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wide sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear sky, and distant mountains.

16. Blue Haven Motel

Mount Maunganui, 8.9 km from Papamoa Beach

Phyllipa

RM356 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

17. City Suites Tauranga

10.6 km from Papamoa Beach

Lorraine

RM409 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story building with curved balconies, palm trees, and a landscaped garden.

18. Baywatch Motor Inn

Mount Maunganui, 10.4 km from Papamoa Beach

Junior

RM439 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a bar and stools. Large windows offer a view of the ocean and trees.

19. The Pavilions Beachfront Apartments

Mount Maunganui, 11.8 km from Papamoa Beach

Wayne

RM971 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

20. Pacific Motor Inn

Mount Maunganui, 10.7 km from Papamoa Beach

Steve

RM386 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Papamoa Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 490 reviews	View
Pacific Park Christian Holiday Camp	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Pacific Palms Resort	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 121 reviews	View
Energy Motor Lodge	2.0 star property	7.6 Good 27 reviews	View
850 Cameron Motel	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 630 reviews	View

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