| relaxed studios feature wi-fi, flat-screens and dvd players, plus sitting areas and kitchenettes. upgraded units feature washer/dryers, whirlpool baths, terraces and/or balconies. a block from bars and eateries along the strand, this unfussy apartment hotel is 5 km from tauranga airport and 8 km form hiking on mount maunganui. the 1- to 3-bedroom apartments add separate living areas. amenities include a sauna and an exercise room. parking is available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Tauranga Airport 9 min
The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (9 min)
Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Tauranga Art Gallery (3 min)
Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Mount maunganui Summit (14 min)
Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Kaiate Falls (22 min)
Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (4 min) The Historic Village (7 min)
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Mount Maunganui (14 min)
This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Classic Flyers Museum (8 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. Dolphin Seafaris NZ (4 min) Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (8 min) Moturiki Island (12 min) Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (6 min) Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (4 min)
Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. | 
