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Executive Studio
38 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Studio
26 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Suite
42 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite
50 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Family Room
42 square metres
2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable Tauranga hotel in Tauranga South with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Laundry facilities

Located in Tauranga (Tauranga South), Academy Motor Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park. This hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Mount Maunganui and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Brain Watkins House.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 40-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a spa tub, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features a picnic area, barbecue grills, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.

Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Planning an event in Tauranga? This hotel has facilities measuring 200 square feet (19 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 20
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Airport transport
  • Conference space size (feet) - 200
  • Conference space size (meters) - 19
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Free self parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas:

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Academy Motor Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Kitchenette
  • Ceiling fan
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Stovetop
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 40
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 2
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laundry detergent
  • Streaming services
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Nearby Things to do

A seasonal outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • No lift (single-level property)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:30 PM

Debit cards

Host will greet you

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are 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 follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 19.50 per person

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

Hotel Names

  • Academy Motor Inn Hotel
  • Academy Motor Inn Tauranga
  • Academy Motor Inn Hotel Tauranga

We should mention

The seasonal outdoor pool closes in April.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

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