Welcome Bay
Tauranga
Visit Welcome Bay
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.
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 romantic area.
Blake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.
Mount Hot Pools
You can take time to visit Mount Hot Pools during your travels to Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.
Things to do
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
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Top hotels in Welcome Bay
Hotel on Devonport
Our overnight stay was clean, comfortable and relaxing.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
This hotel is a little older-looking than the pictures. The room was dated. The view was stunning. The gym was well-equipped. The pool was nice, but again a little dated. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
The hot tub was wonderfully therapeutic. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Star gazing was premium with minimal light interference. Would be nice if they turned off the exterior cabin lights or use diffuse lightfound light Iat night for better star gazing ! Lovely place will stay again. ...
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
The mountain view was goodand the location was good too. The size of the room was good but the fridge was very noisy kerp us awake mosy of the night plus the head board was not fix the the bed or wall probably eveytime we move the head board keep moving/bang on thd wall.plus room wasn't sound proof ...
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Nice and clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Construction under way presently. However checkin and out was easy. Very friendly ladies there
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hairini
Though Hairini might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga.
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.
Parkvale
Though Parkvale might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga.
Tauranga South
When in Tauranga South, you can plan a visit to Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
