| the 1-bedroom suites add living rooms; some quarters also have whirlpool baths. amenities include an outdoor pool, a guest laundry and complimentary parking. simply decorated studios come with free wi-fi, satellite tv and kitchenettes. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. at the edge of the city centre, this modern motel is 5 km from the classic flyers nz aviation museum and 6 km from mount maunganui beach
Tauranga Airport 9 min
Classic Flyers Museum (8 min)
Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (9 min)
Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (5 min) Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (10 min)
Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. Mount maunganui Summit (14 min)
Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (4 min)
Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (8 min) The Historic Village (7 min)
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Tauranga Art Gallery (3 min)
Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Moturiki Island (12 min) Kaiate Falls (23 min)
Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Mount Maunganui (14 min)
This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Dolphin Seafaris NZ (4 min) Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (6 min) | 
