Ocean Waves Hotel  

On Mount Maunganui’s beachfront in Tauranga, steps from Mount Manganui Beach and a short walk to Blake Park and Mount Hot Pools. About 5 km from Tauranga city centre and close to landmarks like the Anzac War Memorial Cenotaph. Handy for seafood lovers — Fish Face, Omanu Takeaways and Latitude 37 are nearby.

A budget-friendly beachfront motel with a straightforward, home-away-from-home vibe. Rooms range from kitchenettes with refrigerators to units with microwaves and flat-screen TVs, all with showers and complimentary toiletries. Expect daily housekeeping and sea-breeze mornings.

Free Wi‑Fi and free self-parking, complimentary instant coffee and newspapers, in-room tea/coffee makers, and limited-hours room service. On-site laundry and press available; the front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Complimentary wireless internet for staying connected and free on-site parking for easy arrivals and departures.

On-site restaurant serving local flavours (details available at check-in) plus limited-hours room service. Right by a cluster of seafood spots and beachside cafes for fresh regional seafood.