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    The Tauranga on the Waterfront Motel

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    286 reviews
    #7 of 58 Hotels in Tauranga
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    1 Second Avenue, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
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    4.5
    286 reviews
    • Excellent59%
    • Very good30%
    • Average8%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible2%
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    1 Second Avenue, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Airport Transportation
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    All reviewsnespresso machinesmall patiorailway bridgefloor to ceilingbathroom doorsingle bedbed was very comfortableshort walk into townspa bathview of the watercameron roadwithin walking distanceclose to shopsclean roomsan easy walkquiet locationfree wifi
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    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 1 week ago

    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 4 weeks ago 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 4 weeks ago

    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 4 weeks ago
    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 4 weeks ago

    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.

    Reviewed 3 April 2018 via mobile
    Wonderful staff

    We had a great stay in Tauranga, made even better by the friendly staff and very clean rooms. Comfy bed, lovely bathroom products and easy parking make this motel a good place to stay near to the town. We will be back next time we...More

    Thank RNewZealand
    Response from TaurangaWaterfront, General Manager at The Tauranga on the Waterfront MotelResponded 10 April 2018

    Dear RNewZealand Thank you for the great review. We have to agree that we have a great team :) We look forward to seeing you soon.

    Reviewed 26 March 2018
    Booked a balcony room got a hotbox

    Booked on line and then called to ensure I got a room with a balcony. "All good, yes your have" was the response. On arrival we I dropped bags off in the room, and left, returning 3 hours later. On return I opened up the...More

    2  Thank shereeann
    Response from TaurangaWaterfront, General Manager at The Tauranga on the Waterfront MotelResponded 27 March 2018

    Dear Sheree, After all our conversations I am surprised at your review. I told you I would investigate this as you were wanting to get a free night’s stay. After investigation I informed you that you had booked an upstairs unit and that the ground...More

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    US$112 - US$150 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #4 Luxury Hotel in Tauranga
    #6 Romantic Hotel in Tauranga
    #8 Family Hotel in Tauranga
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    US$112 - US$150 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #4 Luxury Hotel in Tauranga
    #6 Romantic Hotel in Tauranga
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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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    "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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    "Any of the top water view apartments were great , the bottom water view ones are fine there to & there..."
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