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4.8 of 5 guest rating
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Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed
30 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds
30 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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1 bedroom Spa Suite
44 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Executive King Studio
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale motel, walk to Mount Maunganui Beach

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

Baywatch Motor Inn is centrally located in Tauranga, a 5-minute walk from Mount Maunganui Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Maunganui Beach. This upscale motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mount Hot Pools and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Mount Maunganui.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 17
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Swimming pool
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

Baywatch Motor Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Tauranga motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Premium satellite television is provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Kitchenette
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Negative COVID-19 test result must have been issued within a specific period before check-in: 48 hours

Minimum age for negative COVID-19 test result requirement: 10

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12

COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 30

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 19.50–24.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Baywatch Motor
  • Baywatch Motor Inn
  • Baywatch Motor Inn Mount Maunganui
  • Baywatch Motor Mount Maunganui
  • Baywatch Motor Inn Motel
  • Baywatch Motor Inn Tauranga
  • Baywatch Motor Inn Motel Tauranga

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

The seasonal pool will be open from November to April.

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Alcohol is not served at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

National Rating

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