Papamoa Beach Travel Guide
Tauranga



Visit Papamoa Beach
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
Simpson Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Simpson Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Gordon Spratt Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Gordon Spratt Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Wairakei Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Wairakei Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Taylor Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Taylor Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Top hotels in Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
The staff and proximity to beach
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Pacific Palms Resort
Lovely hotel, spacious rooms, great pool area, quiet and great location.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hotel on Devonport
Clean and nice room. Good location with secure parking
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Good parking and great early check in support. They rang to advise when room was ready.. Got upgraded, room was a little tired but clean. Nice toiletries. Had dinner there that night, food was very good, we did shared plates. Charges were reasonable. I had prepaid for the breakfast, sadly that was ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

City Suites Tauranga
excellent staff
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Dry clean, nice helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Papamoa Beach

Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Papamoa
While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden.

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.

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.

Welcome Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Tauranga Golf Club and Mercury Baypark.

Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
