| room service is available. upgraded rooms add whirlpool baths, and suites provide separate living rooms with sofabeds. it's 1 km from state highway 2. breakfast and parking are both available for a fee. all have balconies with city or harbour views. a minute's walk from the harbour, this casual hotel in the city centre is 8 km from mount maunganui. the relaxed, airy rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities, microwaves and minibars. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Tauranga Airport 11 min
Kaiate Falls (21 min)
Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Dolphin Seafaris NZ (5 min) The Historic Village (7 min)
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (15 min)
Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Tauranga Art Gallery (5 min)
Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (10 min) Moturiki Island (14 min) Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (4 min) Mount Maunganui (16 min)
This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Mount maunganui Summit (16 min)
Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (6 min)
Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. Classic Flyers Museum (10 min)
Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (10 min)
Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (3 min) | 
