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Gateway Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Coastal relaxation awaits at this Mount Maunganui retreat where guests connect with complimentary WiFi and gather around barbecue grills in serene surroundings

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Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui offers a peaceful base in this coastal town. Travelers enjoy the beautiful garden setting, in-room WiFi, and convenient luggage storage. The property also features barbecue facilities and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Twin Studio | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Unit | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Unit

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Studio | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fridge, microwave, electric kettle

Two Bedroom Unit

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
593 Maunganui Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3116

What's nearby

  • Mount Maunganui Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bayfair Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Papamoa Beach - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Blake Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fusion Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bake Shack - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Tide - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kawakawa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Gateway Motor Inn

Motel located in Mount Maunganui
Gateway Motor Inn provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Gateway Motor Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8 AM - 9 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (8 AM - 8 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 56.50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 56.50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.00 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui
Gateway Motor Inn
Gateway Motor Mt Maunganui
Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui Motel
Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui Tauranga
Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui Motel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Motor Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 56.50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateway Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gateway Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Gateway Motor Inn located?

Located in Mount Maunganui, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Bayfair Shopping Centre. Bay of Plenty and Omanu Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Gateway Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 319 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was very welcoming and convenient for pets. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice couple running the place ,great place to stay close to everythink
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radhika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with facilities n parking near your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable rooms. Only downside was the noisy logging trains taking logs to the port - running all through out the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, tha ks for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay especially with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Toma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to shopping centre. The road outside is a motorway on ramp, so need to be careful if you have young children. Upstairs and downstairs rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant stay. Did notice the windows had a lot of condensation on them in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there agai
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great rest stop along the way for anyone traveling in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - very clean and tidy. Managers lovely!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great people. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the 2 bedroom apartment for 4 people and was very affordable for such a big room with such big and comfortable beds. Very quiet area too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was fine, just a stopover really.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great space for family, rooms are big. Friendly staff. Easy booking. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Replacing towels once they take them as we didn’t get any after they took the dirty ones an when we got there there was no tea towel to dry our dishes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the waterfront and Mt Maunganui.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host 👏
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, the room was perfect. We walked to our restaurant for tea which I probably should have done more research it was a little rough but certainly not the motels fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean motel very noisy but If you like planes trains and automobiles this one is for you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about the property the room was big and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service when contacted Gateway to say I would be late night check in, they arranged my room to be easily accessible and the room was clean and comfortable. AAAA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025