| the 1- to 3-bedroom apartments and villas add living rooms; some quarters also have whirlpool baths and/or bbq areas. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. modern studios feature complimentary wi-fi, ipod/iphone docks and flat-screen tvs, as well as kitchenettes. amenities include an outdoor pool and a bbq area, in addition to a guest laundry and a kids' playground. breakfast is available for a charge; parking is free. on state highway 2a in tauranga south, this relaxed motel is 10 km from asb baypark stadium and 11 km from maunganui beach
Tauranga Airport 14 min
Te Puna Quarry Park (13 min) Mount Maunganui (19 min)
This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (9 min)
Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. Yatton Park (9 min) Tauranga Art Gallery (7 min)
Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Moturiki Island (17 min) The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (7 min)
Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (6 min) The Historic Village (12 min)
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Mount maunganui Summit (19 min)
Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Kaiate Falls (16 min)
Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (8 min)
Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. Classic Flyers Museum (13 min)
Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (13 min) | 
