Mount Maunganui Travel Guide
Tauranga





Visit Mount Maunganui
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.

Rangataua Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rangataua Bay during your travels in Mount Maunganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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.
Mount Hot Pools
You can take time to visit Mount Hot Pools during your travels to Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Top hotels in Mount Maunganui

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
good location, clean, pool was cold, needs more amenities like a sharp knife, and more pots
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Pacific Motor Inn
Very clean, fantastic room layout, great service
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Bay Palm Motel
Clean room. Nice pool. Good location… we walked to the beach and the mall.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Seagulls Guesthouse
Paul was so nice and allowed me to park at his spot when i needed to. Great place, comfortable, perfect location, well priced!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Quest Mt Maunganui
The room was spotless, the service was very pleasant and the area is perfect for short stays
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Blue Haven Motel
The place used to be great and they gave you a free bottle of milk at check in but it seems to have fallen behind a bit. Staff were not present and room was a bit tattered. Could do with a make up and it would be great again. Still comfortable and good location though.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Maunganui

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.

Matua
While Matua may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fergusson Park and Huria Marae.

Matapihi
The beaches and cosy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip.

Bellevue
While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.
