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Academy Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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Studio Suite
Seasonal outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Interior
Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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734 Cameron Rd, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3112
  • Place, Tenpin Tauranga
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Huria Marae
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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About the area

Tauranga

With a stay at Academy Motor Inn in Tauranga (Tauranga South), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park. .This motel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Brain Watkins House and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Huria Marae.
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What's nearby

  • Tenpin Tauranga - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Memorial Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • beach near Memorial Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Brain Watkins House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Huria Marae - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪88 Chinese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Elizabeth Cafe & Larder - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Love Rosie - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Alimento - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Academy Motor Inn

Academy Motor Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Tauranga motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. 40-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM on weekdays.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 29 for adults and NZD 29 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 29 for adults and NZD 29 for children

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

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, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October 24 to April 27
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Academy Motor Inn Motel

Academy Motor Inn Tauranga

Academy Motor Inn Motel Tauranga

Academy Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay!! Very clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, very clean and spacious. Awesome pool for the kids. Easy to get to nearby beaches etc but a nice respite from the hustle and bustle
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans Åke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025