Welcome Bay

Tauranga

Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui which includes a bay or harbour, general coastal views and a sunset

Mount Maunganui

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

Mount Maunganui
Papamoa Beach

Papamoa Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Papamoa Beach during your trip to Papamoa Beach? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Papamoa Beach

Tauranga Domain

Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.

Tauranga Domain

Mercury Baypark

Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Mercury Baypark

Blake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Blake Park

Mount Hot Pools

You can take time to visit Mount Hot Pools during your travels to Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Mount Hot Pools

Things to do

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

S$14
per adult
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

S$20
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

S$204
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

S$199
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

S$204
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Scenic Walking Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

S$99
per adult
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
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Top hotels in Welcome Bay

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is S$177 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$177
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Property was fine for our requirements"

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is S$168 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
S$168
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay. Only downside was that you could hear everything and everyone in the hallways and sometimes through the walls. Not great on a Saturday night. Otherwise the bed size was great, bathroom nice and clean and easy to find a car park"

Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Welcoming staff, basic room but modern and very clean. I stayed in room 713 and the shower did run hot and cold. I'd also have preferred more milk than the 4 pods that were supplied. Do also note that parking is an extra charge. All in all an enjoyable stay and I'd be happy to recommend."

Reviewed on 16 Jul, 2025

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Hotel on Devonport
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,263 reviews)
"Didn't realise they were doing a bit of work around the property. Overall cleanliness was OK but feel the rooms were dated & in need of a revamp. Location is great."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

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Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is S$93 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$93
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (970 reviews)
"Great place to stay, perfect location and room was a delight."

Reviewed on 16 Jul, 2025

City Suites Tauranga
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Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay

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Maungatapu

Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maungatapu
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Hairini

When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hairini
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Poike

Poike might not have many top sights, but Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Poike
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Matapihi

The beaches and cosy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip.

Matapihi
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Parkvale

Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga.

Parkvale
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Tauranga South

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tauranga South

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