| set on the outskirts of town, this straightforward hotel is 8 km from the classic flyer museum and 11 km from both the historic mount maunganui and the rock climbing on moturiki island. upgraded apartments add whirlpool baths and additional bedrooms, while some have decks. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. bright, streamlined suites and apartments offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and separate kitchens with dining areas. amenities include an outdoor pool, a guest laundry, a business centre and bbq facilities
Tauranga Airport 11 min
The Historic Village (5 min)
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (5 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. Kulim Park (8 min)
Bayside green area with a footpath, shaded picnic benches & harbour & mountain views. Mount Maunganui (16 min)
This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Classic Flyers Museum (10 min)
Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Mount maunganui Summit (16 min)
Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (6 min)
Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (6 min)
Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. Te Puna Quarry Park (11 min) Moturiki Island (13 min) Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (6 min) Kaiate Falls (21 min)
Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (10 min) | 
