CitySide Hotel Tauranga

3.0 star property

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.
A modern hotel room with a dining area featuring a round table and four chairs, a sofa, a small side table with a vase, and a large window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.
A reception area with a large wall mural of a waterfront, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.
A modern lobby with a sofa, a table, and a cityscape painting.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Explore the area

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16 First Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3110
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tauranga Domain
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tenpin Tauranga
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Executive City Suite (King Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

CitySide Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family & Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Harbour View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

City View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Tauranga

CitySide Hotel Tauranga puts you in the centre of Tauranga, 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Tauranga Domain and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Blake Park. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Tauranga hotel include Mount Hot Pools and Mercury Baypark.

What's nearby

  • Tauranga Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Memorial Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Robbins Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tenpin Tauranga - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talk Of India - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Barrel Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Elizabeth Cafe & Larder - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alimento - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salva D'or Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬9 min walk

About this property

CitySide Hotel Tauranga

CitySide Hotel Tauranga offers its guests multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of CitySide Hotel Tauranga was completed in April 2023.

This 3-star Tauranga hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
CitySide Hotel Tauranga offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include printers and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar in shower (84 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Roll-in shower (109 centimetre wide)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - April 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 16 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

CitySide Hotel Tauranga offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CitySide Hotel Tauranga on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$172, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

Yep, CitySide Hotel Tauranga has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

The closest beach to CitySide Hotel Tauranga is Pilot Bay Beach (6.1 km).

Does CitySide Hotel Tauranga serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

No, CitySide Hotel Tauranga does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

No, pets are not allowed.

CitySide Hotel Tauranga Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 237 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shuk Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean modern room, helpful staff, walk to town and dining, very comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail Karma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, modern clean rooms, super comfortable bed. Easy secure parking we will defiantly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zhaoyuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with modern facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was just a quick over nighter while attend a Taste Tauranga event and it suited our needs, no complaints and just bare essentials
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet spot. Very clean and fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meelha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean modern and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really clean and bed was comfortable. Staff friendly and location was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is Clean and new. Location is very convenient especially if you just want to walk around the town centre. Will definitely stay here on my next visit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Feleti Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great exactly what was on your website for the room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, near the water. Clean, comfortable, and simple, which I appreciate in an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

haldene .s.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very updated and clean with lovely finishing touches
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fit for purpose for one night's stay for business.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

S Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in the centre of town, walking distance to all the shops, cafes and restaurants. The rooms are spacious, modern and super comfortable. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a place to stay in Tauranga.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern rooms in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and fresh/refurbished , great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was modern and clean, albeit a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High quality, clean rooms. Handy fridge with tea/coffee/hot choc facilities in room. The thick room carpet was especially pleasing on the feet after tramping all day.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026