Beachfront hotels in Mount Maunganui

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Mount Maunganui. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Reef Beachfront Apartments Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Boasting a stunning beachfront location with ocean views, The Reef Beachfront Apartments features an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Just a 4-minute drive from Mount Maunganui Golf Course this property offers free WiFi and a hot tub. The Reef Beachfront Apartments is a 7-minute drive from both Tauranga Airport and Mauao, where there are several hiking tracks available to explore the dormant volcano. Papamoa Beach is a 13-minute drive away. This self-contained accommodation features a fully-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. Some rooms include a balcony with partial ocean views. The lounge area offers a sofa and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 2 Pavilion Beachfront Apartments Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Pavilion Beachfront Apartments offers spacious, self-contained apartments. It is located directly in front of Mount Main Surf Beach and a 5-minute walk from Mount Main Shopping Centre. The property offers a restaurant, a bar and free on-site parking. All apartments offer a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, a microwave and an oven. Each has a private balcony or courtyard with views of the spectacular Pacific Ocean. There is a spacious living area with a DVD player and a 42-inch TV with 70+ satellite channels. Laundry facilities are available in each unit. Pavilion Beachfront Apartments is within 2 minutes’ walk of the natural saltwater hot pools and the city shuttle bus stop. There are several cafés located next door. It is 10 minutes’ drive from Tauranga Airport. Enjoy a relaxed meal from the onsite restaurant, Dixie Browns, which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 450 NZD.

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• 3 Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Located across the road from Mount Maunganui Beach, the 3-storey Oceanside Resort features 2 pools . Each room has a private balcony or patio with mountain or garden views. Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers are just 2 minutes’ walk from Tauranga Harbour and 5 minutes’ walk from central Mount Maunganui. Tauranga Airport is a 10-minute drive away and McLaren Falls is a 45-minute drive away. All apartments have a microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee maker. Each apartment has flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. The tour desk can book local activities including skydiving, swimming with dolphins and horse riding. The hotel includes a free guest laundry on site and can book airport shuttle transfers. Show full description Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around 239 NZD.

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• 4 The Atrium Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Set in Mount Maunganui, near ASB Baypark Arena, The Atrium features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. 1 free parking is available per apartment. All of the units feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, fully-equipped kitchen and balcony. A dishwasher and oven are also available, as well as a kettle. The wellness area of the property includes a sauna. BBQ facilities is available for guests to use at the apartment. ASB Baypark Stadium is 7 km from The Atrium. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 248 NZD.

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• 5 Cutterscove Resort Apartments Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Cutterscove Resort Apartments enjoy a beachfront location, a 4-minute drive from the Mount Maunganui Hot Salt Pools. This luxurious resort-style property features a heated lap pool, a fitness centre and a mini golf course for registered guests only, not visitors. Free parking and free internet access are provided. The self-contained apartments have a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a fridge. Each has a lounge area with sofa and satellite TV. Laundry facilities are included in all apartments. There is a lagoon pool, sauna rooms and a hot tub on site. Guests can also enjoy a game of tennis at the tennis court. Barbecue facilities are available. Resort Cutterscove is within a 5-minute drive of Mount Maunganui Surf Club and the Mount Maunganui Golf Club. Central Rotorua is an 80-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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• 6 The Anchorage Apartments Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. A 2-minute walk from Pilot Bay, The Anchorage Apartments offers a fitness centre and sauna room. The self-contained accommodations are fitted with a full kitchen, a balcony and laundry facilities. Guests enjoy free WiFi in the room and free on-site parking is provided. Some apartments feature water views. Centrally located, the apartments are a short 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of Maungani Road, and the beautiful Mount Maunganui Beach. The Mount Maunganui Golf Course and Tauranga Airport are both a 10-minute drive away. All spacious apartments feature a modern bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The attached kitchen comes with a full-size fridge, an oven and a microwave. Amenities include ironing equipment and satellite television. Guest review score 8.4

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• 7 Absolute Beach Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

  

  Apartment. Located in Mount Maunganui, just 2.9 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Absolute Beach provides beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, a garden and free WiFi. The 1-bedroom apartment features a living room, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette with a microwave and toaster, and 1 bathroom. Staff at reception can lend a hand around the clock with guidance on the area. Hiking can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 3.9 km from the apartment. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 8 Sunbrae Shores Retreat Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

  

  Homestay. Boasting sea views, Sunbrae Shores Retreat features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 80 metres from Papamoa Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned homestay consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the homestay. A car rental service is available at the homestay. Mount Maunganui Beach is 1 km from Sunbrae Shores Retreat, while ASB Baypark Stadium is 3.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 6 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 299 NZD.

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• 9 Capri on Pilot Bay Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

  

  Apartment. Located in the heart of Mount Maunganui, Capri on Pilot Bay offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi and free on-site parking. Each apartment, except business studio, offers a balcony. Mount Maunganui Capri Apartment are 3 minutes' walk from The Mount and Mount Maunganui's main beach. Tauranga is 10 minutes' drive away. The self-contained apartments include a dining area, a private bathroom and a lounge area with flat-screen TV and DVD player. Some of the One-Bedroom Apartments, Two-Bedroom Apartments and Family Two-Bedroom Apartments have heat pumps/air conditioning, subject to availability. All other rooms have heat pumps/air conditioning. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 245 NZD.

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• 10 Oceanside Apartment Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

  

  Apartment. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, Oceanside Apartment features accommodation in Mount Maunganui with free WiFi and city views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. A barbecue is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. Popular points of interest near Oceanside Apartment include Mount Maunganui Beach, Pilot Bay Beach and Moturiki Island. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 6 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 420 NZD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!