You might want to head out to Mount Maunganui for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Tauranga. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest in Whakarewarewa. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Government Gardens, both nearby.
Check out reviews of Bay of Plenty Region hotels guests love
CitySide Hotel Tauranga
8/10 Good
"It was fantastic, one small thing would be when advertising an espresso coffee machine, it would be nice to get the milk frother to go with it. But that is a very small suggestion when the place is very lovely to stay in"
"It was good. Appreciated the house keeper, he was approachable and kind. However if you decide to book, be aware that parking doesnt come with booking, you would spend a few hours or two looking for car parking space which was a nuisance but everything else was okay."
"A little too old for my liking. Kitchen sink had the really old model of separate tap for each cold and hot water.
Well maintained and clean but really old."
