Hotels on the beach in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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 beach hotels and resorts in Bay of Plenty. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in September 2026.
The List 7 Amazing Beach Hotels in Bay of Plenty
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1 Harbour View Motel and Waterfront Apartments
Tauranga
Just 131 feet from the stunning Tauranga Harbor, Harbor View Motel and Waterfront Apartments offers free Wi-Fi, free kayak rental and features a beautifully cobbled courtyard with a communal BBQ area. Each apartment includes a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a kitchen or kitchenette with a stove, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Some offer a lovely garden view. Reception can provide information on local Dolphin Encounters, fishing charters and scuba diving trips. There are also 4 different golf courses within 15 minutes’ drive of the property. Memorial Park is 3 minutes’ walk from the motel and apartments. Tauranga’s city center is an 8-minute walk and offers a variety of shops, cafés and restaurants. Mount Maunganui is 12 minutes’ drive away. Harbor View Motel and Waterfront Apartments have a range of room types. From two absolute stunning deluxe waterfront apartments, to a stock standard motel room, and everything in between; being a large 3 bedroom family unit, superior 2 bedroom units with partial harbor views, to our popular studio units. Two of our units/apartments have private gardens. We have large covered communal courtyard for guest use, and plenty of off-street parking, with two trailer/large vehicle parks, along with free WIFI and kayak use. Centrally located, a 8 minute walk central Tauranga, and a three minute walk away from the lovely Memorial Park, with Mount Maunganui a 12 minute drive away, you can't beat us for location. The sunrises over the peaceful inner harbor are spectacular, and with a lovely waterfront reserve in front of our property, there is plenty of space to relax and make the most of our waterfront location.
Address 7 Fifth Avenue East Show on map -
2 Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Ohope Beach
Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park offers beachfront accommodations in Ohope Beach. Whakatane is 6.2 mi from the property. Set in park-like surroundings, some units include a balcony and/or patio with sea views. Some units also have a TV and a kitchen, equipped with an oven and microwave. You can play mini-golf, outdoor table tennis, basketball and volleyball the property. The area is popular for fishing and golfing.
Address 367 Harbour Rd Show on map- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Pool tables
- Ping pong tables
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3 Tasman Holiday Parks - Ohiwa
Opotiki
Just 328 feet from Ohiwa Beach, this holiday park offers a children’s playground with a jumping pillow and a spacious BBQ area. All Tasman Holiday Parks - Ohiwa accommodations has a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Recreation facilities include a games room which offers table tennis, an air-hockey table and a TV. There are pedal-cars available for hire. The shop offers milk, bread, ice creams and fishing bait and tackle. Ohiwa Holiday Park is just 5 minutes’ walk from Ohiwa Harbor and 15 minutes’ drive from Opotiki Golf Course. There are restaurants and shops within 20 minutes’ drive. Accommodations options include apartments, cottages and rooms. Some offer a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom. All guests have access to a fully equipped shared kitchen and communal bathroom facilities.
Address 380 Ohiwa Harbour Road Show on map- Swimming pool
- Ping pong tables
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4 Lakes Lodge Okataina Rotorua
Located in Rotorua, Lakes Lodge Okataina offers accommodations with a terrace or a balcony, free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a garden and a bar. There's a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The lodge has a grill. Guests at Lakes Lodge Okataina are welcome to enjoy table tennis on site, or go hiking or fishing in the surrounding areas. Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve is 9.1 miles from the accommodation, while Rotorua International Stadium is 20 miles from the property. Rotorua Regional Airport is 13 miles away.
Address 692 Lake Okataina Road Show on map- Ping pong tables
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5 Jack & Di's Waiteti Lakefront Motel
Rotorua
Located in Rotorua, within 7.4 miles of Rotorua International Stadium and 8.1 miles of Paradise Valley Springs, Jack & Di's Waiteti Lakefront Motel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a playground. The motel provides mountain views and a sun terrace. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at the motel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms contain a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Jack & Di's Waiteti Lakefront Motel has a grill. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rotorua, like canoeing. Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve is 15 miles from Jack & Di's Waiteti Lakefront Motel, while Buried Village is 16 miles from the property. Rotorua Regional Airport is 12 miles away.
Address 7 Arnold Street Show on map- Water sports facility
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6 Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Rotorua
Located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, this luxury hotel is just a 3-minute drive from Rotorua Airport. A free chauffeur is available and there is an outdoor swimming pool. All accommodations includes a private balcony or courtyard. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV and DVD player are provided. Free parking is available for guests. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage and sauna in the resort's award-winning Wai Ora Day Spa. The outdoor pool overlooks the lake. There is also an indoor hot tub. The classy Mokoia Restaurant serves fine dining, Pacific Rim cuisine using fresh local ingredients. Breakfast, high tea and lunch are also available. The Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is only a 7-minute drive from the city center of Rotorua and is a short drive from Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and the Tikitere Hell’s Gate Thermal Pools.
Address 77 Robinson Avenue, Holden's Bay Show on map- Swimming pool
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7 Lottin Point Motel Cape Runaway
Located in Cape Runaway, 23 km from Hicks Bay, Lottin Point Motel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available. At the hotel, every room has a balcony. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Lottin Point Motel also provide guests with a sea view. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. Waihau Bay is 30 km from Lottin Point Motel, while Te Araroa is 33 km away. The nearest airport is Whakatane Airport, 185 km from the hotel.
Address 365 Lottin Point Road, Hicks Bay Show on map
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