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      Baywatch Motor Inn

      129 Reviews
      #1 of 13 Hotels in Mount Maunganui
      349a Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, New Zealand
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      4.5
      129 reviews
      • Excellent70%
      • Very good26%
      • Average3%
      • Poor1%
      • Terrible0%
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      “heat pump” (10 reviews)
      “spa bath” (12 reviews)
      “comfortable bed” (10 reviews)
      Free Wifi
      Free Parking
      Air Conditioning
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      1 - 5 of 125 reviews

      Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
      Would come back. Really nice place to stay.

      Found this place looking for a place to stay last minute at the mount. Beautiful room, very comfy and spacious for one person. Just wish there has been toothpaste provided. Would recommend and stay again.

      Thank clojo9
      Response from Julie C, Owner at Baywatch Motor InnResponded 4 days ago

      Thankyou for submitting your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We do provide toothbrushes and toothpaste at reception so next time we can help you out.

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Average

      stayed here for few nights,while it was ok , was looking very tired, sofa in room very scruffy looking and rooms so very cold with no sun at all, which in winter makes it a bit dull and cold feeling. Just felt for the money...More

      Thank Jeanette R
      Response from BaywatchM, Owner at Baywatch Motor InnResponded 1 week ago

      We are surprised by your comments. Your unit has a massive panoramic window in it so definitely not dark . The room has a new heat pump in it so it should not have been cold. We are trialling new Relief Management at present and...More

      Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
      Weekend visit

      Very good size unit. Comfortable bed and good shower pressure which is great. When we walked in thought the traffic noise would be a problem with a busy road but happy to say wasn't. Don't very often look for an oven but would of used...More

      Thank Crawf17
      Response from Julie C, Owner at Baywatch Motor InnResponded 3 weeks ago

      Great. Thankyou for taking the time to submit your review.

      Reviewed 4 weeks ago
      Comfortable and good location

      Motel as pictured on the websites, it had a very comfortable bed, wifi was good, location was excellent, only a very short walk to the main shopping area, with restaurants fast food outlets etc all very close by. Check in was quick and easy. Nice...More

      Thank danjonelson
      Response from Julie C, Owner at Baywatch Motor InnResponded 3 weeks ago

      Many thanks. Your comments are impotant for ourselves and our staff

      Reviewed 2 May 2017
      Well presented and helpful hosts

      Everything was clean, bed was nice and firm, great pillows, spa bath, large lounge, big wide screen TV, sky, plunger coffee in room, air conditioning which you the guest can control. For those that don't like air-con their is a big ceiling fan. Parking at...More

      1  Thank granthackett
      Response from BaywatchM, Owner at Baywatch Motor InnResponded 4 May 2017

      Many thanks for taking the time to submit your feed back on your stay here at Baywatch. We are happy you enjoyed your stay here in Mount Maunganui and hope to see you again soon.

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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Pool
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • Free Parking
      • Dry Cleaning
      • Business Centre with Internet Access
      • Laundry Service
      • Self-Serve Laundry
      • Room amenities
      • Microwave
      • Refrigerator in room
      • Air Conditioning
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      • Pool
      • Hot Tub
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      • Price range
      • US$119 - US$169 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Hotel Style
      • #1 Luxury Hotel in Mount Maunganui
      • Room types
      • Kitchenette ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
      • Suites
      • Number of rooms
      • 17
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