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Baywatch Motor Inn

4.0 star property
4-star motel near Mount Maunganui Beach

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1 bedroom Spa Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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349A Maunganui Road, Tauranga, 3116
  • Mount Hot Pools
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tauranga Domain
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mount Maunganui
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive King Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive King Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 1 bedroom Spa Suite

1 bedroom Spa Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

1 bedroom Spa Suite

  • 473 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Tauranga

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Mount Maunganui motel, you'll find Mount Maunganui Beach and Maunganui Beach. Mount Hot Pools and Mount Maunganui are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mount Maunganui Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maunganui Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mount Hot Pools - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tauranga Domain - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Mount Maunganui - 8 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mixture Eatery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 37 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rice Rice Baby - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Baywatch Motor Inn

4-star motel near Mount Maunganui Beach
As a guest of Baywatch Motor Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Tauranga motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Baywatch Motor Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Tauranga motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Premium satellite television is provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 19.50 to 24.50 per person

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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 (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 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 - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 8 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 19.50 to 24.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in April.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Baywatch Motor Inn.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Baywatch Motor
Baywatch Motor Inn
Baywatch Motor Inn Mount Maunganui
Baywatch Motor Mount Maunganui
Baywatch Motor Inn Motel
Baywatch Motor Inn Tauranga
Baywatch Motor Inn Motel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Baywatch Motor Inn to the airport?

Baywatch Motor Inn is 2.8 mi (9-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baywatch Motor Inn on Jun 14, 2025 start from $128.94, excluding 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 Baywatch Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Baywatch Motor Inn.

How close is Baywatch Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 5-minute walk from Mount Maunganui Beach and 7-minute walk from Maunganui Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Baywatch Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Baywatch Motor Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 19.50 and 24.50 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Baywatch Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Baywatch Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Baywatch Motor Inn?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Baywatch Motor Inn have a pool?

Baywatch Motor Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Baywatch Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Baywatch Motor Inn to downtown Tauranga?

Baywatch Motor Inn is 3.3 mi away from Tauranga.

Baywatch Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 291 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fritz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location, room is very clean, parking is great, will be back and recommending to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality accommodation

Excellent location and excellent standard.Would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and friendly and the place was clean and tidy. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
handy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always fab
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Street was a little noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful owner Clean and tidy , beds were amazing so comfortable! Will be back sometime .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location,staff more than happy to accommodate us with our needs on the checkin day, room was clean and nice size and had everything we needed,loved the plunge pool for a good wake-up swim and location right before town to walk down for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always fab
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Abbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient central location for a weekend stay, close to beach, shops, restaurants, hotpools. Spotless apartment, great spa bath and super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an amazing stay! Beautiful Rooms, clean, quiet, comfortable, heart of Mount Maunganui. Excellent service, wouldn’t stay anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali, Cranbourne East

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and convenience. The owner and staff were top notch hospitable and accomodating. Definitely a place to stay again. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024