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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Mount Maunganui

8 stays · 2 aparthotels and 6 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit Mount Maunganui because it is a beach suburb where families and groups stay for the surf and the walks around Mauao, and a kitchen and separate living area make that easier to organise. To see how the formats differ, read what an aparthotel is.

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Where to stay in Mount Maunganui

Town centre and the main beach

  • first-time visitors
  • surfing
  • eating out

Wikivoyage says the cruise ship dock at Salisbury Wharf is a 5-minute walk from the CBD on Maunganui Road. Wikipedia says the ocean beach has Mauao at its western end and a man-made land bridge to Moturiki Island at its eastern end, and that New Year festivities take place on and around the main beach.

Stays in or near Town centre and the main beach

Pilot Bay

  • harbour beach
  • walks

Wikipedia names Pilot Bay as the harbour beach, with the ocean beach a short distance away across the sand bar that connects Mauao to the mainland. At the base of Mauao the distance between the harbour and ocean sides is a couple of blocks.

Stays in or near Pilot Bay

Omanu

  • beach walks
  • surfing

Wikipedia lists Omanu Beach as one of the statistical areas of Mount Maunganui. It describes Mount Maunganui as well known for the quality of its surfing conditions, though parts of the beach are notoriously dangerous.

Papamoa Beach

  • beach

Wikipedia says Papamoa Beach is adjacent to Mount Maunganui on its south-eastern edge, from Sandhurst Drive onwards, and is another very large suburb of Tauranga. It says Papamoa has a slightly larger population than Mount Maunganui but does not have as many businesses.

Getting around Mount Maunganui

Wikivoyage lists Tauranga Airport as being in Mount Maunganui, with direct Air New Zealand flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. It says InterCity coaches connect Tauranga with Auckland, Hamilton and Rotorua, with some services also stopping at Mount Maunganui, and that a TwinCity Express bus runs from Rotorua to central Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

Within the area, Wikivoyage says Bayhopper buses serve Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Papamoa, and that two BayBus routes link Mount Maunganui with the Tauranga CBD in about 30 to 45 minutes. Tauranga Water Transport runs a ferry between Salisbury Wharf in Mount Maunganui and The Strand in the CBD. Wikipedia says the Tauranga Harbour Bridge opened in 1988 and that two bridges and Welcome Bay Road are the only land connections to the Tauranga city centre.

Living in Mount Maunganui for longer

Wikivoyage names two main shopping centres in the Tauranga region, one at The Mount and one in central Tauranga. Wikipedia says the Mount Maunganui centre is one of the largest in the North Island outside Auckland and Wellington.

Wikivoyage describes Mauao as an historic reserve owned by Maori and managed by Tauranga City Council, with a summit 232 m high that takes about 40 minutes to reach and a circular base track of about 40 minutes.

When to visit Mount Maunganui

Wikivoyage says Tauranga enjoys a warm, dry climate because of its sheltered position east of the Kaimai Range, and that the population swells during summer as holidaymakers arrive. Wikipedia describes a mild subtropical climate, with summer beach temperatures averaging 21 °C and winter beach temperatures 14 °C.

Wikipedia says Mount Maunganui is a popular New Year destination, with many festivities on and around the main beach, and that the port receives many cruise ship visits each year. Wikivoyage describes the cruise port as a popular hub with its dock at Salisbury Wharf.

Wikipedia describes Mount Maunganui as a major residential, commercial and industrial suburb of Tauranga on a peninsula north-east of the city centre, and as a coastal resort town regarded by many. Wikivoyage calls it one of the major resort cities in New Zealand, famous for its beautiful beaches and surfing. For other New Zealand hubs, browse New Zealand, or compare Auckland.

Long-stay tips for Mount Maunganui

Of the 8 properties here, 8 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 2 include some form of housekeeping. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 60 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in New Zealand

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Auckland, Queenstown, Wellington, Christchurch, Paihia, Wanaka, Whitianga and Nelson.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Maunganui part of Tauranga?

Yes. Wikipedia describes it as a suburb of Tauranga on a peninsula north-east of the city centre, connected by the Tauranga Harbour Bridge, which opened in 1988.

How do I get from Mount Maunganui to Tauranga city centre?

Wikivoyage says two BayBus routes run to the Tauranga CBD, taking about 30 to 45 minutes, and a ferry links Salisbury Wharf with The Strand.

Which airport serves Mount Maunganui?

Wikivoyage lists Tauranga Airport, which has an address in Mount Maunganui, with direct flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Is Mount Maunganui good for surfing?

Wikipedia says Mount Maunganui is well known for the quality of its surfing conditions, though parts of the beach are notoriously dangerous. Wikivoyage says the beaches are great for surfing and diving.

How many aparthotels are there in Mount Maunganui?

We currently list 8 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Mount Maunganui.

Do aparthotels in Mount Maunganui have kitchens?

8 of the 8 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Mount Maunganui have a washing machine?

8 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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