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      Baywatch Motor Inn

      134 Reviews
      #1 of 13 Hotels in Mount Maunganui
      349a Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, New Zealand
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      Overview
      4.5
      134 reviews
      • Excellent70%
      • Very good26%
      • Average3%
      • Poor1%
      • Terrible0%
      Travellers talk about
      “spa bath” (13 reviews)
      “heat pump” (10 reviews)
      “comfortable bed” (10 reviews)
      Free Wifi
      Free Parking
      Air Conditioning
      Pool
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      Kitchenette
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      Reviewed 4 weeks ago
      Best place in the Mt Maunganui / Tauranga area

      I travel regularly for work and have stayed in a number of places in the Mt Maunganui and Tauranga area. This is my favourite by far. The rooms are clean and it is great having a small kitchenette. I like being able to make a...More

      Thank Toroa
      Response from BaywatchM, Owner at Baywatch Motor InnResponded 3 weeks ago

      We are glad you enjoy your stays here at Baywatch. It is always great to receive a good positive review that we can pass on to the staff who work hard to make the rooms clean and tidy for our guests. Thankyou.

      Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
      Great stay

      My wife and I recently stayed a couple of nights here and will definitely be back. The room was spacious and very tidy and well appointed. The location was very convenient to the shops and cafes/restaurants. We both walked to the shops for lunch and...More

      Thank jasonfE4673KC
      Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
      Return Visit... Good but not great

      Baywatch is our preferred location for any trips to the Mount. Two night getaway this time. Upgraded to a suite with spa bath. Rooms immaculately clean. Wifi free and strong. Sky appreciated to watch All Blacks give Oz a rugby lesson. Vinyl couch a little...More

      Thank VicnJen67
      Reviewed 6 August 2017 via mobile
      Weekend visit

      Travelled to the Mount for the weekend to catch up with friends. This hotel was well situated at the edge of the Main Street cafe precinct. Great Japanese and breakfast places within 100m. Rooms were well appointed with TV and satellite system in both lounge...More

      Thank David R
      Response from Julie C, Owner at Baywatch Motor InnResponded 8 August 2017

      Many thanks for submitting your informative review. We are glad you enjoyed the location being so handy to restaurants and shops.

      Reviewed 24 July 2017
      School holidays

      We had a few communication issues with the relieving managers during our stay. However we received a call from the owners regarding our time there and couldn't have dealt with anyone better. They were both very caring and obliging and went the extra mile to...More

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      About
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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Pool
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Dry Cleaning
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Business Centre with Internet Access
      • Laundry Service
      • Self-Serve Laundry
      • Room amenities
      • Microwave
      • Refrigerator in room
      • Air Conditioning
      • Things to do
      • Outdoor pool
      • Pool
      • Hot Tub
      Details
      • Price range
      • US$131 - US$197 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Hotel Style
      • #1 Luxury Hotel in Mount Maunganui
      • Room types
      • Kitchenette ,
      • Suites ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 17
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