| some have balconies, sitting areas and/or whirlpool baths. there's also a gym and an infinity pool. overlooking tauranga harbour, this sophisticated hotel is 7 km from pilot bay beach, 2 km from guided tours at the elms | te papa tauranga and a 12-minute walk from tauranga art gallery. breakfast is available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the 2- and 3-bedroom apartments add kitchens and washer/dryers. relaxed rooms and suites offer free wi-fi, minifridges and flat-screen tvs, plus safes, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. other amenities consist of a cafe/bar, a restaurant, and meeting and event space. parking is complimentary
Tauranga Airport 8 min
The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (9 min)
Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Mount Maunganui (13 min)
This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. The Historic Village (10 min)
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Classic Flyers Museum (7 min)
Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (12 min)
Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. Mount maunganui Summit (13 min)
Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (7 min) Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (8 min) Moturiki Island (11 min) Tauranga Art Gallery (5 min)
Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Dolphin Seafaris NZ (3 min) Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (7 min) Kaiate Falls (24 min)
Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (3 min)
Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. | 
