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Harbour City Motor Inn

2.5 star property

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A motel with a modern design, featuring a large signboard, a covered entrance, and a parking area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.
A building entrance with a sign reading "Conference Room" and two planters with green shrubs.
A hotel reception area with a Christmas tree, a welcome mat, and various travel brochures.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a small refrigerator and a shelf above the counter. A potted orchid is on the table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug

Explore the area

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50 Wharf Street, Tauranga, 3110
  • Place, Tauranga Domain
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Elms Mission House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio with Spa Bath

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Studio with Spa Bath

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite One bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Suite One bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin with Spa Bath

A kitchenette with a microwave, shelves with dishes and glasses, a sink, and a coffee maker.

Deluxe Twin with Spa Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Queen with Bath

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Queen with Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Queen with Bath

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Queen with Bath

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room - Disability Access

A kitchenette with a microwave, shelves with dishes and glasses, a sink, and a coffee maker.

Twin Room - Disability Access

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Tauranga

Harbour City Motor Inn places you in the centre of Tauranga, within a 30-minute stroll of Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga. Highlights at this motel include Access to hot tub, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, babysitting services and dry cleaning/laundry services. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Tauranga motel include Fernland Spa and Tauranga Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Tauranga Art Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Elms Mission House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Memorial Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tenpin Tauranga - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barrel Room - ‬2 min walk
  • Elizabeth Cafe & Larder
  • ‪Bobby's Fresh Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Harbour City Motor Inn

WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. A hot tub, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Harbour City Motor Inn. For a fee, parking is available.

This Tauranga motel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Harbour City Motor Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops and microwaves. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths and a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NZD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.9 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night.

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.

  • Self-parking fee: NZD 15 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Harbour City Motor
Harbour City Motor Inn
Harbour City Motor Inn Tauranga
Harbour City Motor Tauranga
Harbour City Motor Inn Motel
Harbour City Motor Inn Tauranga
Harbour City Motor Inn Motel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Harbour City Motor Inn?

Yep, Harbour City Motor Inn has a self car park for NZD 15 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at Harbour City Motor Inn?

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbour City Motor Inn on 16 Aug 2026 start from NZ$197, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Harbour City Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Harbour City Motor Inn is Pilot Bay Beach (5.5 km).

What makes Harbour City Motor Inn a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus Jetted bath in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Harbour City Motor Inn.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Harbour City Motor Inn?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Harbour City Motor Inn?

No, Harbour City Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Harbour City Motor Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Harbour City Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Harbour City Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 217 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to park close to airport food is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, the location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, comfortable, quiet and friendly staff. Thanks for having us stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joelene M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Very handy location, clean awesome spa bath
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Good value for money older motel in good condition very helpful staff very close to central city
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LeNora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From arrival the host was amazing and while we requested a ground level room they had no idea our daughter uses a wheelchair and yet made it so easy for us to park our car. The motel is near the city but still so quiet and our NY's experience was amazing esp the fireworks display which was literally down the road. Clean facilities, great amenities and awesome for families even though there were only 3 of us. Thank you so the host and team who looked after us and made it a memorable stay ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shane

Ok no frills hotel best thing going for it is location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John and huia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Willow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Md HABIB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place for staying. In heart of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great option for location and a lovely motel. Staff were brilliant. Totally recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very handy to Baycourt Community Arts Centre and lots of dining options with easy walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money and location is central and convenient. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but Well presented and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent. Property was rather dated but had everything we needed. Staff changed our room to a ground-floor room without a problem. Recommend as a convenient stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

Very central
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROZANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Appreciate quick friendly check in Bruce was very helpful and humerus
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good service, helped me when I booked the place for the wrong amount of people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly staff. Close to cafes, restaurants & waterfront (within walking distance). Room clean and tidy, a bit dated, but served it purpose. Beds were comfortable and good water pressure in shower - unfortunately jets weren't working in the hot tub. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice establishment. Easy walking to many restaurants. Complete kitchenette with all utensils. Bathroom had a jacuzzi tub! Parking is $10 extra.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay, very convenient in centre of city but also had limited parking due to construction going on around it. rooms were ok with sky and spa bath but are a bit tired. Still good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024