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.
Fernland Spa
Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Things to do
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Top hotels in Welcome Bay
Hotel on Devonport
Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Good size room and amenities were sufficient.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Views we’re beautiful
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Great room, newly renovated. Parking by the cabins was a bit confusing though. Got our parking spot taken over when we went to town for dinner and came back to another vehicle parked in front of our cabin.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Just as the listing suggested - clean, warm and comfortable. Thank you 🌸
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Need proper bath mats for shower. Very slippery in bath tub
Reviewed on 30 Apr 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.
Poike
Poike might not have many top sights, but Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
