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Gateway Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Tauranga motel in Mount Maunganui area

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Executive Suite | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Executive Suite | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Free self parking
One Bedroom Unit | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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593 Maunganui Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3116
  • Place, Bayfair Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Blake Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Studio | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Unit | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Unit

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Fridge, microwave, electric kettle

Two Bedroom Unit

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tauranga

Mount Maunganui stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Mount Maunganui motel, you'll find Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Bayfair Shopping Centre. Bay of Plenty and Omanu Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bayfair Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mount Maunganui Golf Club - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Classic Flyers NZ - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Blake Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • beach near Blake Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bake Shack - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Special Mention - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Tide - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Central Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger Burger the Mount - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Gateway Motor Inn

Tauranga motel in Mount Maunganui area
As a guest of Gateway Motor Inn, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gateway Motor Inn also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This Tauranga motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Gateway Motor Inn offers 17 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves.

This Tauranga motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8 AM - 9 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (8 AM - 8 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 56.50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.00 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: NZD 56.50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.00 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui
Gateway Motor Inn
Gateway Motor Mt Maunganui
Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui Motel
Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui Tauranga
Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui Motel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gateway Motor Inn to the airport?

Gateway Motor Inn is 1.7 mi (8-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Motor Inn?

As of Jun 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Motor Inn on Jun 25, 2026 start from $108, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gateway Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gateway Motor Inn.

How close is Gateway Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Omanu Beach and 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Omanu Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gateway Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Gateway Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gateway Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Gateway Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gateway Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Gateway Motor Inn have a pool?

Gateway Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Gateway Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Gateway Motor Inn to downtown Tauranga?

Gateway Motor Inn is 2.9 mi away from Tauranga.

Gateway Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 326 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking and staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice couple running the place ,great place to stay close to everythink
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, great location, friendly staff. The room was very spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was very welcoming and convenient for pets. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay especially with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Radhika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with facilities n parking near your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, tha ks for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable rooms. Only downside was the noisy logging trains taking logs to the port - running all through out the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great rest stop along the way for anyone traveling in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint was parking for 1 car but we were a family group with 3 cars 2 had to park on a busy road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kaan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was OK but very noisy since it is just by the highway
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager helped out with arrival after normal hours. Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there agai
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the 2 bedroom apartment for 4 people and was very affordable for such a big room with such big and comfortable beds. Very quiet area too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was fine, just a stopover really.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great space for family, rooms are big. Friendly staff. Easy booking. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good tnx
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spacious family rooms. Warm and enjoyed our stay. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host 👏
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean motel very noisy but If you like planes trains and automobiles this one is for you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, the room was perfect. We walked to our restaurant for tea which I probably should have done more research it was a little rough but certainly not the motels fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Suze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - very clean and tidy. Managers lovely!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025