Bethlehem

Tauranga

Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay iconic landscape, panorama, Tauranga, New Zealand
Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay iconic landscape, panorama, Tauranga, New Zealand
Finding the Otonui Paddleboat is the only slightly challenging aspect of this wonderful attraction in Tauranga - just find the Waimarino Adventure Park which is next door. The steamer is a 100 year old flat bottomed boat that has been lovingly restored and takes you on a two hour cruise down the Wairoa River. It's history is extensive - the boat and the river. It has had two restorations, one after being buried under a shingle bank for twenty years and then after it was burned down to it's bare bones. We were given a hot drink to sip on, and sat at the front of the boat to admire the view. The river was almost completely still, only disturbed by the occasional kayaker or bird. we passed native and regenerative forest, farmland, kiwifruit plantations and a river-side mansion occasionally too! It was peaceful, beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable. Peter, the owner and guide was funny and informative, and it's clear to see that he loves his job and his tour!

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Bethlehem Motor Inn

Bethlehem Motor Inn

3 out of 5
176 Moffat Road Tauranga
The price is NT$3,526 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
NT$3,526
NT$4,055 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (385 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2026/1/25

Bethlehem Motor Inn
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
The price is NT$3,242 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
NT$3,242
NT$3,728 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room very helpful staff central to the city

Reviewed on 2026/2/10

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is NT$4,268 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$4,268
NT$4,908 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Everything was great, location, room, parking, very friendly and helpful staff. Only free cookies was to sweet !

Reviewed on 2026/2/8

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St Tauranga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,933 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$2,933
NT$3,373 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Dry clean, nice helpful staff

Reviewed on 2026/2/11

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road Tauranga
The price is NT$2,955 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
NT$2,955
NT$3,399 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,016 reviews)
Great rooms and convenient.

Reviewed on 2026/2/9

City Suites Tauranga
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road Okauia
The price is NT$1,783 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
NT$1,783
NT$2,051 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf holiday park in Okauia. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (515 reviews)
The place was overall great quality and as advertised. We had access to good shower/toilet bathrooms next door. The only problems were the stove top only worked at full temp so we had to use the communal kitchen, and the tree scraping on the side of the building (cabin 7) kept us awake all 3 nights ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/27

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around Bethlehem

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Brookfield

Though Brookfield might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Huria Marae and Fernland Spa.

Brookfield
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Judea

While Judea isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.

Judea
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Gate Pa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gate Pa and surrounding area, you can visit Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.

Gate Pa
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Bellevue

Though Bellevue might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain.

Bellevue
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Parkvale

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

Parkvale
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Tauranga South

4/5(5 area reviews)

When in Tauranga South, you can plan a visit to Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tauranga South


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