| other amenities include a bbq area and a playground. an airport shuttle is complimentary. this relaxed, family-run motel, is a 6-minute walk from the nearest beach, 3 km from the tauranga airport, and 4 km from the landmark mount maunganui. most have private verandahs with garden views; some include living areas. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. simple studios and 1-bedroom apartments offer kitchenettes, wi-fi and dining areas, plus flat-screen tvs
Tauranga Airport 5 min
The Historic Village (14 min)
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Kaiate Falls (23 min)
Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (10 min) Mount maunganui Summit (9 min)
Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Motiti Island (5 min) Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (4 min) Classic Flyers Museum (5 min)
Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Dolphin Seafaris NZ (7 min) Mount Maunganui (9 min)
This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (9 min)
Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Tauranga Art Gallery (10 min)
Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (7 min)
Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. The Lion & Tusk - Museum of the Rhodesian Services Association (11 min) Moturiki Island (5 min) Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (16 min)
Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. | 
