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 walkable 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.
Fernland Spa
Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.
Things to do
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Top hotels in Welcome Bay
Hotel on Devonport
Great location, clean and freindly staff
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
I did not enjoy my stay. My "balcony" door opened up to a shared wharf of random people looking around, and my room looked directly into the restaurant so people having dinner could see me in my room. They also had an event in the evening and the noise was LOUD. I called reception and no one answered, ...
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Room was comfortable but did wake to a domestic abuse in a room across the hall. It took two calls to get reception to respond. It was upsetting for my daughter. I understand that it was probably unusual but I still paid the same money.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Clean and has all the amenities. Lovely place and we had a great time!
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
The room itself was a large space but the property is very dated and tired. It did not reflect the photos in the listing. We did enjoy the spa and pool. We would of been very disappointed if we'd paid full price. A 3 star property at best in a 5 star location.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Rooms were clean and comfy bed spa bath did not work which my partner was disappointed with but overall I would thoroughly recommend this property will be back to stay again
Reviewed on May 10, 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.
Poike
When in Poike, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
