Welcome Bay
Tauranga
Visit Welcome Bay
Popular places to visit
Mount Maunganui
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Papamoa Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Papamoa Beach during your trip to Papamoa Beach? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Blake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Mount Hot Pools
You can take time to visit Mount Hot Pools during your travels to Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Things to do
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Top hotels in Welcome Bay
Hotel on Devonport
Nothing to complain!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
It was a pleasant stay thank you
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Loved the large swimming pool and natural thermal pools.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
City Suites Tauranga
The room was very clean, it was a pleasure to stay there.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Lovely big rooms, well equipped, nice new pool and spa area. Great for families. Perfect location for town, main Mt Beach, Piolet Bay and at least 10 cafes and restaurants under the Towers. Easy underground car park.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Second time stayed here due to great location. Room is awesome, they kept it tidy and pleasant to stay. Unsure how long the elevator/lift renovation will finish but prepare to use the stairs temporarily or by conference area where the lift is located. Otherwise, stay was great.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Matapihi
The beaches and cosy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip.
Parkvale
Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.
