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Bay Palm Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Tauranga with free parking

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Property amenity
Meeting facility
View from property
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept

Explore the area

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84 Girven Road, Tauranga, 3116
  • Mercury Baypark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Maunganui Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Mount Maunganui
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Studio

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Queen Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2012
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, Accessible, Kitchenette

Studio, Accessible, Kitchenette

Studio, Accessible, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2012
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2012
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Tauranga

At Bay Palm Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Omanu Beach and Papamoa Beach. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Mount Maunganui motel, you'll find Mount Maunganui.
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What's nearby

  • Bayfair Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Maunganui Beach - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 15 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blended Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bake Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Tide - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Goodhome Gastropub - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bay Palm Motel

Motel in Tauranga with free parking
WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this motel measures 431 square feet (40 square metres) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Bay Palm Motel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Tauranga motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1999
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bay Palm Motel offers 16 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Tauranga motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 14 to 14 for adults and AUD 14 to 14 for children

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 14 to 14 for adults and AUD 14 to 14 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20.00 (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 or credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Bay Palm Motel
Bay Palm Motel Mount Maunganui
Bay Palm Mount Maunganui
Motel Palm Bay
Bay Palm Motel Motel
Bay Palm Motel Tauranga
Bay Palm Motel Motel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bay Palm Motel?

Bay Palm Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Palm Motel?

As of 25 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Palm Motel on 24 Sept 2025 start from NZ$188.35, 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 Bay Palm Motel?

Yep, Bay Palm Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bay Palm Motel?

Yep, Bay Palm Motel is a short 7-minute walk from Papamoa Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing.

Does Bay Palm Motel have a pool?

Bay Palm Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from October to April.

Does Bay Palm Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bay Palm Motel?

No, Bay Palm Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bay Palm Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bay Palm Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Bay Palm Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 491 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sally Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed. Comfy bed but bedroom is up a flight of stairs so not suitable for everyone. Really appreciated having facecloths!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an enjoyable, comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay . Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajveer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Baypark Arena where we had an event. Please note: the speedway is loud because it’s close BUT they finish at a reasonable time so it doesn’t keep you awake etc. Nice room, we had a mezzanine floor with queen bed upstairs, everything else was on the bottom floor. Room had everything we needed and the small kitchen is well stocked. The property has guest laundry which is always a plus for us and the heated pool was lovely, just warmer than body temp. It is quite deep in the middle so you must get in with your kids. Our only minus is that the lighting is sparse in the unit so it feels quite dark at times. However it’s great value for money and walking distance from the pools and Bayfair so we’re booked in to stay again in 6months time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David E.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Bayfair & Bay Park and easy driving distance to Mt Maunganui & Tauranga. If a swim is required the beaches are just around the corner and a couple good quality cafes a short drive on your way to Mt Maunganui along the beach road.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I go here every year for the month of February. The beautiful beaches are steps away. Girven Takeaways is across the road. Excellent food at a good price. Bayfield mall is just up the block. Mount Maunganui is a short bus ride or it’s a five minute drive in the car. New Zealand is the most beautiful place on Earth. 🇳🇿
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very dated. Green mould around shower. Stained old worn carpet No air conditioning. Too hot to sleep. Photos looked better on internet. No way would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and courteous staff, our unit was well-equipped and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Erich

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WiFi poor quality
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bay palm was comfortably and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Little Piece of Heaven

I go here every year….right near the beach….Girven Takeaway is just across the road….great fish and chips and Chinese Food….Bayfield Mall just up the block….the motel rooms are comfortable and quiet….the hosts are awesome….swimming pool is wonderful
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay and for the price. Staff were friendly and it’s in a nice area so close to bayfair shopping centre. Would definitely book again next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff nice properly only issue is no aircon in summer for the upstairs was terrible sleeps
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Our room was very spacious and luxurious. Delicious breakfast, great location & staff were really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is spotless, close to the beach and Bayfair dine made it easy for eating. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was too hot. No air con. and the rooms are noisy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024