on the scenic bay of plenty and offering views of mount maunganui, this relaxed apartment hotel is a 2-minute walk from mount maunganui beach, 1 km from moturiki island and 6 km from tauranga airport. all include patios or balconies; some have ocean or mountain views. minimum-stay rules may apply. secure underground parking is available, as is a guest laundry. theres an outdoor lap pool and a hot tub, as well as landscaped gardens. airy, unfussy studios come with limited free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus kitchenettes and sitting areas. the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add lounges and full kitchens; 1 has a whirlpool tub. Tauranga Airport 11 min
Kaiate Falls (29 min) Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (20 min) Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (11 min) Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. Pilot Bay Beach (4 min) Kewpie Cruises (5 min) Mount Maunganui (2 min) This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (11 min) Mount maunganui Summit (13 min) Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (14 min) Tauranga Art Gallery (14 min) Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Moturiki Island (8 min) The Historic Village (18 min) Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (13 min) Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Classic Flyers Museum (12 min) Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Dolphin Seafaris NZ (11 min) |