Papamoa
Tauranga
Popular places to visit
Mount Maunganui
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Papamoa Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Papamoa Beach during your trip to Papamoa Beach? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
blokart Recreation Park
You can take time to visit blokart Recreation Park during your travels to Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Looking Glass Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Looking Glass Garden, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Top hotels in Papamoa
Hotel on Devonport
Clean and nice room. Good location with secure parking
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Good parking and great early check in support. They rang to advise when room was ready.. Got upgraded, room was a little tired but clean. Nice toiletries. Had dinner there that night, food was very good, we did shared plates. Charges were reasonable. I had prepaid for the breakfast, sadly that was ...
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
City Suites Tauranga
excellent staff
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Dry clean, nice helpful staff
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
good location, clean, pool was cold, needs more amenities like a sharp knife, and more pots
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
Nice place to stay with everything we needed.good staff super clean.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Papamoa
Papamoa Beach
Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.
Kairua
While Kairua might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark.
Welcome Bay
While Welcome Bay isn't home to many top sights, Tauranga Golf Club and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.
Matapihi
The beaches and cozy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip.
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Omanu
While Omanu isn't home to many top sights, Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
