Are you planning a trip to Tauranga, New Zealand and unsure of where to stay? Look no further than vacation rentals! While hotels and resorts are popular options, vacation rentals offer a unique and personalized experience that can truly enhance your travels. From stunning waterfront properties to cozy city apartments, Tauranga has a variety of vacation rentals to choose from. In this blog post, we will discuss why vacation rentals are the perfect choice for your next trip to Tauranga, and why they may be the best option for your accommodation needs.
One of the main reasons to choose vacation rentals when traveling to Tauranga is the flexibility and space they offer. Unlike traditional hotel rooms, vacation rentals provide guests with more room to spread out and relax, making them an ideal choice for families or groups of friends traveling together. Additionally, many vacation rentals come with fully equipped kitchens, allowing guests to cook their own meals and save money on dining out.
Another advantage of vacation rentals in Tauranga is the opportunity to live like a local. By staying in a vacation rental, you can immerse yourself in the local culture and experience Tauranga in a way that you simply can't in a hotel. Whether you're staying in a beachside cottage or a downtown apartment, vacation rentals allow you to feel like a true resident of the city and explore its hidden gems.
Moreover, vacation rentals offer a level of privacy and seclusion that can be hard to find in a hotel. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a romantic getaway, vacation rentals provide a sense of intimacy and exclusivity that can elevate your travel experience. With more space, personal amenities, and the freedom to come and go as you please, vacation rentals offer a level of comfort and relaxation that is unmatched by traditional accommodations. So, why not consider a vacation rental for your next trip to Tauranga and enjoy all the benefits they have to offer?
Tauranga Accommodation lists:
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Holiday Home In Papamoa
The 3-bedroom Holiday Home In Papamoa is situated approximately 15 minutes by car from Classic Flyers Aviation Museum and around a 25-minute walk from the shopping mall "Palm Beach Plaza". This property also has an equipped kitchen with a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and a fridge.
The nearest beach is a mere 1.4 km from the villa. The beach is a mere 1.4 km away. This Tauranga accommodation is set about 10 minutes' drive from Arataki Park. Holiday Home In Papamoa is a short walk from Gravatt Road - Arabian Drive bus station.
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Poripori Homestead
Staying at Poripori Homestead apartment, guests can relax on a sunny patio at a distance of 2.7 km from McLaren Falls. This homestay provides an outdoor pool area as well as a patio and a garden only a short stroll from Poripori Water Holes.
The accommodation lies a 10-minute ride from Omanawa Falls. Marshalls Animal Park is 25 minutes' stroll from the apartment. Tauranga airport is 25 km from this property.
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Bethlehem Apartment Tauranga
To enjoy your vacation in Tauranga, stay at the 1-room Bethlehem Apartment, which is around 10 minutes by car from The Historic Village and around 10 minutes by car from Tauranga Art Gallery. The apartment features Wi-Fi and complimentary private parking on site.
The 45 m² property is within 5 km of Hairy Maclary & Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness. Paparoa Marae is around 10 minutes by car from Bethlehem Apartment. Guests can also take a bus at Bethlehem Road - Westmoreland Rise bus station, set approximately a 10-minute walk away, to explore the rest of Tauranga.
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Te Puna Cottage Gardens B&B
The 2-room Te Puna Cottage Gardens B&B apartment is just 9 minutes' walk from Paparoa Marae and can accommodate up to 4 guests. Te Puna Quarry Park lies approximately 10 minutes' drive from the apartment, while Fergusson Waterfront Park is 4.3 km away.
Minden Lookout National Reserve is around 10 minutes by car from the 60 m² property. You can drive to Tauranga airport in 21 minutes.
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The Edge Tauriko Villa Tauranga
The 2-bedroom Edge Tauriko Villa is around a 10-minute ride from Morland Fox Park, and 7 km from The Historic Village. While staying at the villa, guests are welcome to use an equipped kitchen with a microwave oven, a refrigerator, and kitchenware for self-catering.
You can get to the unique kayak - centric Waimarino Amusement Park nearly a 15-minute drive away. The 1-bathroom villa is a 16-minute drive from Tauranga airport.
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Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Holiday Home In Papamoa |
Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Poripori Homestead |
Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Bethlehem Apartment Tauranga |
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Water & City Lights Studio
With views over Inner Harbour, the 1-room Water & City Lights Studio apartment features opportunities for canoeing and fishing in the area. Bay Explorer is 3.4 km from the apartment.
The 60 m² accommodation is 3 km from The Historic Village, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness. Gordon Carmichael Reserve is 2.6 km from the apartment, while Maungatapu Road - Fronting 346b bus station is just near the property. The nearest airport is Tauranga set 10 km away.
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Stay Coastal - Tauranga Beach House
The 5-bedroom Stay Coastal - Tauranga Beach House is set in Tauranga, approximately 10 minutes' drive from Kulim Park and a mere 1.4 km from Hairy Maclary & Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture. An equipped kitchenette with a microwave oven, a fridge, and kitchenware is included at the Tauranga villa so that guests can cook for themselves.
The centre of Tauranga can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Talk of India offers a range of Indian dishes, just next door to the property. The Tauranga accommodation is situated merely 8 minutes' walk from Gordon Carmichael Reserve. Devonport Road - Seventh Avenue bus station is only a stone's throw from Stay Coastal - Tauranga Beach House, allowing you to easily discover Tauranga.
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Stylish Matua Apartment
Situated at a distance of 4.8 km from Gordon Carmichael Reserve, the 63 m² Stylish Matua Apartment can host up to 3 guests in Tauranga. Wi-Fi and complimentary private parking are also available at this 2-bedroom apartment.
Tauranga Art Gallery is located at a distance of 4.8 km from the contemporary accommodation. The city centre is just 5 km away and Tauranga airport is 10 km from the apartment. Stylish Matua Apartment is a minute away from the nearest bus stop Levers Road - Kings Avenue.
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Te Harinui - Peaceful Rural Escape Villa
Within 10 minutes' drive of Te Harinui - Peaceful Rural Escape Villa takes guests to Puketoki Reserve Park, while Minden Lookout National Reserve is around 7 km away. The villa is also fitted with 1 bedroom and includes a kitchenette with a microwave, an electric kettle, and a fridge.
The nearest airport is Tauranga, 30 km from this property.
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Up In The Stars B&B
Up In The Stars B&B apartment is situated within 7 km of Hairy Maclary & Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture and offers a spa salon for guests' relaxation. Located at a distance of 6 km from The Historic Village, the homestay overlooks the bay.
The property is at a distance of 7 km from Tauranga Art Gallery, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness. The apartment is within a 7-km distance of The Elms in Tauranga. Tauranga airport is at a 20-minute driving distance, and Waikite Road - Galaxy Place bus stop is just a few steps from the accommodation.
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Paradise Retreat
Paradise Retreat is located around 10 minutes by car from Waikareao Estuary and approximately 6 km from Minden Lookout Panorama. This villa has 1 bedroom as well as a mini-kitchen that provides guests with an electric kettle, a refrigerator, and an oven.
Hello sushi offers Japanese dishes and lies a 17-minute stroll away. You can get to Waimarino nearly 10 minutes away by car. Pyes Pa Road - Stableford Drive bus stop is at a moderate distance from the 1-bathroom villa.
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Central Oasis Tauranga
The 50 m² Central Oasis apartment overlooks the garden and is situated 6 minutes' walk from Tauranga Repertory Theatre. The apartment features Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Waikareao Estuary is 2.5 km from the accommodation and Morland Fox Park is a 10-minute ride away. The city centre is just 3 km away and Tauranga airport is 10 km from this 1-bedroom apartment. The Historic Village is located relatively close to Central Oasis apartment. The nearest bus stop, Cameron Road - Tauranga Hospital, is 5 minutes' walk away.
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Thistle And Pine Cottage Farmstay
The 1-bedroom Thistle And Pine Cottage Farmstay is located in Tauranga, around a 15-minute ride from Tauranga Art Gallery as well as 2.9 km from Yatton Park. A patio, a picnic area, and a golf course are provided at the Tauranga farm stay.
The accommodation is 10 minutes' drive from Pemberton Park. Cambridge Road - Kelston Way bus station is a short walk to the Tauranga property.
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Executive Beach House, Luxury, Sea Views-Tauranga
While staying at the 4-bedroom Executive Beach House, Luxury, Sea Views-Tauranga, you'll be 2.6 km from Papamoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park and approximately a 10-minute drive from Blokart Recreation Park. An equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, and kitchenware is included at the Tauranga villa so that guests can cook for themselves.
The accommodation is not very far from Papamoa Village Park. Papamoa Beach Road - Palm Springs Boulevard bus station is 5 minutes' walk from the Tauranga property.
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The Practice Fairway Apartment
Overlooking the garden, the 65 m² Practice Fairway Apartment is nearly a 10-minute ride from Mount Maunganui Main Beach in Tauranga. At this 1-bedroom apartment, high-speed Internet access and parking are also provided.
Coronation Park is located nearly a 10-minute ride from the accommodation. The city centre is just 5 km away and Tauranga airport is 5 km from the apartment. Links Avenue - Golf Road bus stop is not very far from The Practice Fairway Apartment.
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Edgehill - Semi Self-Contained Eco Friendly Home
To enjoy your vacation in Tauranga, stay at Edgehill - Semi Self-Contained Eco Friendly Home apartment, which is within 10 minutes' drive of Yatton Park and a mere 1.6 km from the lively Memorial Park. At this homestay, Wi-Fi and private parking are also provided.
The accommodation is located just a minute's drive from The Historic Village. The city centre is just 2 km away and Tauranga airport is 10 km from the apartment. Waihi Road - Churchill Road bus stop is a short distance from Edgehill - Semi Self-Contained Eco Friendly Home apartment.
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Bungalow On Bell Common
Situated about a 10-minute ride from the unique kayak - centric Waimarino Amusement Park, Bungalow On Bell Common apartment can host up to 2 guests in Tauranga. This apartment features a terrace appointed with a kitchenette.
The property lies within 10 minutes' drive of Kulim Park. The city centre is just 4 km away and Tauranga airport is 15 km from the 50 m² apartment. The 1-room Bungalow On Bell Common apartment is within easy walking distance of Cambridge Road - Bethlehem Views bus stop.
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Pukeko On Bay
Featuring views of the garden, the 30 m² Pukeko On Bay Apartment Tauranga is located at a distance of 4.9 km from the lively Memorial Park. This 1-bedroom apartment features Wi-Fi and complimentary private parking on site.
The accommodation is at a distance of 4.6 km from Hairy Maclary & Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness. The apartment is at a distance of 4.5 km from Tauranga Art Gallery and Tauranga airport is 15 minutes’ drive away. Levers Road - Bay Street bus stop is within easy walking distance of Pukeko On Bay Apartment.
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Minden Meadows Retreat Guest House Tauranga
The 1-bedroom Minden Meadows Retreat Guest House is located in Tauranga, nearly a 25-minute walk from Te Puna Quarry Park as well as a 25-minute stroll from the unique kayak - centric Waimarino Amusement Park. A mini-kitchen with a microwave oven, a fridge, and a toaster is included at the Tauranga country house so that guests can cook for themselves.
Te Puna Deli offers a range of Delhi dishes, just a few steps from the accommodation. The Tauranga property is at a distance of 2.3 km from Paparoa Marae. Te Puna North bus station is in front of this villa.
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Eleven Apartment
The beachfront 2-bedroom Eleven Apartment is situated in Tauranga, 5 minutes on foot from Pilot Bay Beach, and offers spa amenities such as a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool. The apartment is 4.3 km from Classic flyers Tauranga and within easy reach of Mount Drury Reserve.
The beachfront property is 15 minutes by car from Hairy Maclary & Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness. Guests will find Mount Maunganui Main Beach a short way from Eleven Apartment. Tauranga airport is located 10 km away, while Adams Avenue - Hot Pools bus station is just a short stroll from Eleven Apartment.
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Tauranga Harbour Views
Located within a 10-minute drive of The Strand, the 1-room Tauranga Harbour Views Apartment features free private parking for those who travel by car. Within a 10-minute drive of the apartment you will find The Historic Village.
The 40 m² accommodation is at a distance of 3.5 km from Hairy Maclary & Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness. Tauranga Art Gallery is within a 10-minute drive of the apartment, while Maungatapu Road - Fronting 346b bus station is within short walking distance of the property.
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Feel At Home Tauranga
Offering a swimming pool, the 80 m² Feel At Home apartment is situated within a 5-minute drive of The Elms. Guests can enjoy a more relaxing stay at this 2-bedroom apartment with the added amenities of an outdoor swimming pool.
The accommodation lies nearly a 10-minute drive from Hairy Maclary & Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture. The city centre is just 3 km away and Tauranga airport is 10 km from the apartment. The closest bus stop is Otumoetai Primary School, which is merely 500 metres away.
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Palm Paradise Tauranga
The 3-bedroom Palm Paradise is around 10 minutes' drive from Palm Beach Plaza, while Motiti Reserve is only 1.5 km away. The accommodation features an equipped kitchen with a microwave, a fridge, and kitchenware to meet all guests' needs.
This Tauranga villa is about 20 minutes' walk from Papamoa Village Park. Tauranga airport is 17 minutes’ drive from the 2-bathroom villa.
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Hidden Gem For Business Traveller'S Apartment Tauranga
Hidden Gem For Business Traveller'S Apartment Tauranga is located at a distance of 2.7 km from Bay Explorer and entices guests with a Jacuzzi. Wi-Fi and complimentary private parking are also available at this apartment.
The accommodation lies at a distance of 2.8 km from the spooky Monmouth Redoubt. It takes a 25-minute walk to reach Tauranga city centre. The 2-room Hidden Gem For Business Traveller'S Apartment is also within 3 km of Kulim Park. The nearest airport is Tauranga, 10 km from this accommodation, and Otumoetai Road - Lees Park bus station is 550 metres away.
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Sunset Cottage Tauranga
The 1-bedroom Sunset Cottage offers accommodation in Tauranga, about 10 minutes' drive from Oropi Mountain bike park and a 10-minute ride from Wat Pak Nam New Zealand Buddhist Temple. Guests, staying at this Tauranga villa, can use a mini-kitchen with a microwave oven, a fridge, and a toaster to prepare home-cooked meals.
The property is 10 minutes by car from Waipuna Park. The villa is situated 20 km from Tauranga airport.
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Bethlehem Garden Retreat Apartment Tauranga
Set at a distance of 3.7 km from The Historic Village, the 67 m² Bethlehem Garden Retreat Apartment Tauranga comprises a patio and a sitting area overlooking the garden. The maximum occupancy at this 2-bedroom apartment is 4 guests.
The Elms is located within 7 km of the spacious property. Minden Lookout Panorama is within a 6-km distance of the apartment. The nearest Cambridge Road - Westridge Drive bus stop is not very far from this spacious accommodation.