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    The Tauranga on the Waterfront Motel

    289 reviews
    #8 of 58 Hotels in Tauranga
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    1 Second Avenue, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
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    Overview
    4.5
    289 reviews
    • Excellent59%
    • Very good30%
    • Average8%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible2%
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    “nespresso machine”(9 reviews)
    “small patio”(5 reviews)
    “railway bridge”(5 reviews)
    1 Second Avenue, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Airport Transportation
    Suites
    Kitchenette
    Concierge
    4 Star accommodation
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    All reviewsnespresso machinesmall patiorailway bridgefloor to ceiling windowssingle bedbed was very comfortableshort walk into townspa bathview of the watercameron roadwithin walking distanceclean roomsclose to shopsan easy walkfree wifihandy locationstayed for nights
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    Reviewed 31 May 2018
    Wonderful stay

    We have just returned home after having 2 nights at the Waterfront Motel. Our room looked out to the water - such wonderful views. Rooms extremely clean and comfortable. Office staff were very welcoming and all in all our couple of days there were just...More

    Thank MarieAnnNZ
    Response from TaurangaWaterfront, General Manager at The Tauranga on the Waterfront MotelResponded 26 June 2018

    Dear MarieAnnNZ, Thank you for the lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your time with us.

    Reviewed 27 May 2018 via mobile
    Clean and friendly

    A motel that looks good on the Internet but at first impressions on arrival you may be disappointed. However the people are friendly and helpful and the rooms are large clean and comfortable. I think it would be even better in summer.

    Thank paws5857
    Response from TaurangaWaterfront, General Manager at The Tauranga on the Waterfront MotelResponded 26 June 2018

    Dear Paws5857, Thank you for the review.

    Reviewed 8 May 2018
    Makes you want to go back

    Waterfront room has spectacular views. The girls in the Office went to no ends to make our stay enjoyable. Had to go back a week later and called them straight away. They remembered who we were and no issues!!! Fabulous service!!!

    Thank Smile R
    Response from TaurangaWaterfront, General Manager at The Tauranga on the Waterfront MotelResponded 9 May 2018

    Dear Smile R, Thank you for the review. Was really nice having you both come back and stay with us. We look forward to your next trip.

    Reviewed 20 April 2018 via mobile
    Lovely stay with a view

    Heater on when I arrived . Thoughtful hostess. Clean large room with separate shower from toilet. Could see the sea from my room. Ample parking. Hot shower and great bed. Would stay again definitly! Also close to town with a nice walk. Seemed a very...More

    Thank Tricia D
    Response from TaurangaWaterfront, General Manager at The Tauranga on the Waterfront MotelResponded 21 April 2018

    Dear Tricia, Thank you for the review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again.

    Reviewed 19 April 2018
    Stunning views from Waterfront rooms

    Very friendly staff member showed us to our room, which had stunning views over the harbour. Because our room was downstairs, we also had a small patio area outside with a table, where we ate our breakfast, as it was a lovely sunny day. I...More

    Thank Annette P
    Response from TaurangaWaterfront, General Manager at The Tauranga on the Waterfront MotelResponded 21 April 2018

    Dear Annette, Thank you for the wonderful review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the patio and wonderful views. We look forward to seeing you again.

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    Amenities
    Top amenities
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Free Parking
    Hotel Amenities
    Free Parking
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Wheelchair Access
    Airport Transportation
    Dry Cleaning
    Meeting Rooms
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Concierge
    Multilingual Staff
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Conference Facilities
    Room amenities
    Microwave
    Refrigerator in room
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    Price range
    US$105 - US$161 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    Hotel Style
    #5 Luxury Hotel in Tauranga
    #6 Romantic Hotel in Tauranga
    #8 Family Hotel in Tauranga
    #10 Business Hotel in Tauranga
    Room types
    Suites, Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
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    Price range
    US$105 - US$161 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Hotel class
    Hotel Style
    #5 Luxury Hotel in Tauranga
    #6 Romantic Hotel in Tauranga
    #8 Family Hotel in Tauranga
    #10 Business Hotel in Tauranga
    Room types
    Suites, Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
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    suraksha
    25 July 2017|
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    Response from JUANITA C | Reviewed this property |
    oh sorry, we had a car so we didi'nt really looked at the bus stops....
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    Stella T
    25 April 2017|
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    Response from TaurangaWaterfront | Property representative |
    Good day Stella, We have a family King Studio but this can only sleep 4. It has a King Bed and two singles. We can put up a trundler bed. We also have the same setup but in the more modern suite which is the Premier... More
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    "Our room had a fantastic view it was room 15"
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    "Go Waterfront for Romance!!!"
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    "Definitely ask for sea view, not sure if you pay more."
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    "The Avenues upstairs rooms for the views of the harbour"
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