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18th Avenue Thermal Motel

3.5 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Garden
Garden
Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Two Bedroom Unit | View from room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Explore the area

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50 Eighteenth Avenue, Tauranga, 3112
  • Place, Tenpin Tauranga
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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King Studio

King Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe King Studio

Deluxe King Studio

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom Unit

One Bedroom Unit

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior 1 Bedroom

Superior 1 Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Unit

Two Bedroom Unit

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Tauranga

At 18th Avenue Thermal Motel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Tenpin Tauranga and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Memorial Park. Highlights at this aparthotel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and each apartment features a coffee/tea maker, free local calls and a fan. A kitchen comes with a fridge and a microwave, a minibar provides refreshments, and room service is also available. A hairdryer and free toiletries are also available. Change of towels is available on request .This smoke-free aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Tauranga South aparthotel, you'll find Mount Maunganui.
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What's nearby

  • Tenpin Tauranga - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • beach near Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 13 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪88 Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Baker Bob's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's Greerton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oak Tree Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Love Rosie - ‬3 min drive

About this property

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

18th Avenue Thermal Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. 18th Avenue Thermal Motel also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Tauranga aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
18th Avenue Thermal Motel offers 17 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access) nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 17 units
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

18th Avenue Thermal Motel Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal
18th Avenue Thermal Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Aparthotel
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Aparthotel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at 18th Avenue Thermal Motel?

18th Avenue Thermal Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at 18th Avenue Thermal Motel?

As of 3 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 18th Avenue Thermal Motel on 21 Jun 2026 start from NZ$149, 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 18th Avenue Thermal Motel?

Yep, 18th Avenue Thermal Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to 18th Avenue Thermal Motel?

The closest beach to 18th Avenue Thermal Motel is Pilot Bay Beach (8.8 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 18th Avenue Thermal Motel?

No, 18th Avenue Thermal Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 18th Avenue Thermal Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at 18th Avenue Thermal Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

18th Avenue Thermal Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 278 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place to stay with everything we needed.good staff super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shruti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good family friendly motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Nice motel and nice staff. Good to have the warm pool to relax in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spotless room, excellent service, loved the outdoor area for the kids. Would absolutely recommend this motel to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Simon

Room ok staff good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Parking easy, not far from shops, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Very outdated. Insufficient heating. No smoke alarm in the holder.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay thermal pool was a treat for my little grandson, staff very accommodating and friendly, bedrooms are comfortable and warm, warehouse down the street to buy last minute items…will be back again to stay thank you 18th avenue motel awesome stay for me and my family 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Heemi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thanks for a wonderful stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Play equipment to kerp the kids happy hot pool was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Moria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great area, nice and quiet and convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Comfortable, decent place at the right price. I wish we had more time to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Parking easy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Small room, helpful friendly staff. Parking was tight. The rooms were tidy. There is no AC so when we were there it was rather warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was in good condition and staff were very helpful. Only suggestion is that there should be a grab rail in the shower as the metal floor can get slippery and maybe not safe especially for older people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have stayed here twice. An older motel with older decor but nice and clean and for us, it is conveniently located. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mareta

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Super clean room, no pets, minimal interaction at check in, the young lady cleaning wss bery polite and interacted with our children when 4yo asked lots of questions, heaps of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Motel decor is dated. However, rooms are spacious, clean, and well appointed. Very handy to a large shopping centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
On arrival I asked for milk.Reception told me to go to Woolworths.Very disappointed.Reading in Motel Information.milk given on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully renovated, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fridge didn’t work, pool looked unclean, cleaning ladies were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
It was okay, the location is good. The sheets were a bit smelly and old. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025