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Harbour City Motor Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A motel with a modern design, featuring a large signboard, a covered entrance, and a parking area.
A building entrance with a sign reading "Conference Room" and two planters with green shrubs.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a small refrigerator and a shelf above the counter. A potted orchid is on the table.
A hotel reception area with a Christmas tree, a welcome mat, and various travel brochures.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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50 Wharf Street, Tauranga, 3110
  • Place, Tauranga Art Gallery
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tauranga Domain
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio with Spa Bath

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio with Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Studio with Spa Bath

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Suite One bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Twin with Spa Bath

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red patterned bedspread and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Twin with Spa Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Twin Room - Disability Access

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and shelves above holding dishes and glasses.

Twin Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Twin with Spa Bath

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin with Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Queen with Bath

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.

Twin Room - Disability Access

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Tauranga

Harbour City Motor Inn places you in the centre of Tauranga, within a 30-minute stroll of Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga. Highlights at this motel include Access to hot tub, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, babysitting services and dry cleaning/laundry services. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Tauranga motel include Fernland Spa and Tauranga Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Tauranga Art Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Robbins Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Elms Mission House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Memorial Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barrel Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bobby's Fresh Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Versailles - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gengy's Restaurant Tauranga - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Long Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Harbour City Motor Inn

WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. A hot tub, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Harbour City Motor Inn. For a fee, parking is available.

This Tauranga motel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Harbour City Motor Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops and microwaves. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths and a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). 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

    Parking and transport

    • Parking on site (NZD 15 per night)
    • Limited on-site self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

    Things to do

    • Bicycle rentals
    • Hot tub

    Family friendly

    • Babysitting (surcharge)
    • In-room kitchenette
    • In-room microwave
    • In-room refrigerator
    • Laundry facilities
    • Soundproofed rooms

    Conveniences

    • Free newspapers in lobby
    • Guidebooks
    • Laundry facilities
    • Luggage storage

    Guest services

    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    • Housekeeping (daily)
    • Multilingual staff
    • Tour and ticket assistance

    Business services

    • Business centre
    • Meeting room

    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
    • Front entrance ramp
    • No lift (single-level property)
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking

    More

    • Banquet hall
    • Smoking not allowed

    Room amenities

    Bedroom

    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • Hair dryer
    • Jetted bathtub
    • Private bathroom
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Separate bathtub and shower
    • Towels provided

    Entertainment

    • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

    Food and drink

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Electric kettle
    • Hob
    • Kitchenette
    • Limited room service
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Restaurant dining guides

    More

    • Air conditioning
    • Connecting rooms available
    • Desk
    • Free local calls
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Phone
    • Soundproofed rooms

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 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
    Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM
    Minimum check-in age - 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10 AM
    Contactless check-out
    Late check-out subject to availability
    A late check-out fee will be charged
    Express check-out available

    Special check-in instructions

    The property charges 2.9 per cent for credit card payments
    There is no front desk at this property
    If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Pets

    • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

    Children and extra beds

    • Children are welcome.
    • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night.
    • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night.

    Payment types

    • American Express
    • Diners Club
    • Mastercard
    • Visa

    Important information

    Optional extras

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

    • Self-parking fee: NZD 15 per night
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per night
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 per cent

    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
    This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

    We should mention

    • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

    Property class

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

    Property is also known as

    Harbour City Motor
    Harbour City Motor Inn
    Harbour City Motor Inn Tauranga
    Harbour City Motor Tauranga
    Harbour City Motor Inn Motel
    Harbour City Motor Inn Tauranga
    Harbour City Motor Inn Motel Tauranga

    Frequently asked questions

    Is parking available at Harbour City Motor Inn?

    Yep, Harbour City Motor Inn has a self car park for NZD 15 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

    How much does it cost to stay at Harbour City Motor Inn?

    As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbour City Motor Inn on 28 Sept 2026 start from AU$170, 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.

    Are there any beaches close to Harbour City Motor Inn?

    The closest beach to Harbour City Motor Inn is Pilot Bay Beach (5.5 km).

    What makes Harbour City Motor Inn a romantic place to stay?

    1 hot tub, plus Jetted bath in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Harbour City Motor Inn.

    Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Harbour City Motor Inn?

    No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

    Is there a free airport shuttle available at Harbour City Motor Inn?

    No, Harbour City Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

    What time are check-in & check-out at Harbour City Motor Inn?

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

    Are pets allowed at Harbour City Motor Inn?

    No, only service animals are allowed.

    Harbour City Motor Inn Reviews

    Reviews

    9.2

    Wonderful

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 218 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 218 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 218 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 218 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 218 reviews

    9.4/10

    Cleanliness

    9.2/10

    Staff & service

    8.2/10

    Amenities

    8.6/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Clean, tidy and conveniently situated in the CBD.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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    10/10 Excellent

    Good
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    From arrival the host was amazing and while we requested a ground level room they had no idea our daughter uses a wheelchair and yet made it so easy for us to park our car. The motel is near the city but still so quiet and our NY's experience was amazing esp the fireworks display which was literally down the road. Clean facilities, great amenities and awesome for families even though there were only 3 of us. Thank you so the host and team who looked after us and made it a memorable stay ❤️
    Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Easy to park close to airport food is good.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Spotless room, comfortable, quiet and friendly staff. Thanks for having us stay.
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
    We had a great stay, the location is excellent.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Amenities
    It wasn't the property it was the young lady at reception I had forgotten my phone charger they kindly lent me a charger, yeah,little things like that
    Stayed 1 night in May 2025
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Nice quiet spot
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Room was very clean and tidy
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Good value for money older motel in good condition very helpful staff very close to central city
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Pretty good service, helped me when I booked the place for the wrong amount of people
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Were able to put me up for the night on short notice. 2 hours. Very friendly.
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Cool!

    Amazing price. I will be back. I didn’t realize there was no reception deck after 8pm! But they left me a key! So smart. I love them and the whole cute town.
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Location was excellent. Property was rather dated but had everything we needed. Staff changed our room to a ground-floor room without a problem. Recommend as a convenient stopover.
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness
    not to bad
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Appreciate quick friendly check in Bruce was very helpful and humerus
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Good value for money and location is central and convenient. Thanks
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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    8/10 Good

    Very central
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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    4/10 Poor

    Liked: Amenities
    Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
    Stay in Tauranga for work constantly, this property was very dated. Doesn’t meet the value when places like city suites or armitage is cheaper for more modern
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    very tired property.... needs a big makeover
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Staff & service
    Very friendly staff. Close to cafes, restaurants & waterfront (within walking distance). Room clean and tidy, a bit dated, but served it purpose. Beds were comfortable and good water pressure in shower - unfortunately jets weren't working in the hot tub. Overall a good stay.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
    Verified review

    6/10 Okay

    Disliked: Staff & service
    An older motel with poor soundproofing. Our unit was just by the laundry where they were drying washing to the wee hours of the morning. No milk supplied, dishes were wet on the shelf. Shower wasn't to bad. Bed okay.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Lovely place
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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    8/10 Good

    Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    We had a good stay, very convenient in centre of city but also had limited parking due to construction going on around it. rooms were ok with sky and spa bath but are a bit tired. Still good stay
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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    6/10 Okay

    Ok no frills hotel best thing going for it is location
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024