check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the relaxed 1- and 2-bedroom apartments (no air-conditioning) come with free wi-fi, kitchens and lounge areas with flat-screen tvs. some units have water views. pets are welcome. complimentary amenities include tea and coffee, plus parking. overlooking the tauranga harbour, this straightforward motel is 1 km from moturiki island and 2 km from mount maunganui Tauranga Airport 9 min
Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (18 min) Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. Dolphin Seafaris NZ (9 min) Kaiate Falls (27 min) Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. The Historic Village (16 min) Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Mount Maunganui (4 min) This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Moturiki Island (8 min) Classic Flyers Museum (9 min) Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Kewpie Cruises (9 min) Mount maunganui Summit (4 min) Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Tauranga Art Gallery (12 min) Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Pilot Bay Beach (6 min) Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (9 min) Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (9 min) Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (12 min) The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (11 min) Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. |