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18th Avenue Thermal Motel

3.5 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Garden
Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
King Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Children's play area - outdoor

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is $88
$77 nightly
$88 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26

Explore the area

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50 Eighteenth Avenue, Tauranga, 3112
  • Place, Tenpin Tauranga
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

King Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe King Studio

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Unit

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe One Bedroom

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior 1 Bedroom

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Unit

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tauranga

Located in Tauranga (Tauranga South), 18th Avenue Thermal Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park. .This aparthotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Tauranga Golf Club and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Brain Watkins House.

What's nearby

  • Tenpin Tauranga - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • beach near Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mercury Baypark - 9 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Mount Maunganui - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪88 Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Oak Tree Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Baker Bob's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Love Rosie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's Greerton - ‬4 min drive

About this property

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

18th Avenue Thermal Motel offers 17 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include minibars and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-out and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access) nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 17 units
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

18th Avenue Thermal Motel Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal
18th Avenue Thermal Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Aparthotel
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Aparthotel Tauranga

18th Avenue Thermal Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 278 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place to stay with everything we needed.good staff super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shruti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good family friendly motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Nice motel and nice staff. Good to have the warm pool to relax in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good size Studio Unit with Kitchen facilities. Great for our 4 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spotless room, excellent service, loved the outdoor area for the kids. Would absolutely recommend this motel to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Room ok staff good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Parking easy, not far from shops, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay thermal pool was a treat for my little grandson, staff very accommodating and friendly, bedrooms are comfortable and warm, warehouse down the street to buy last minute items…will be back again to stay thank you 18th avenue motel awesome stay for me and my family 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Heemi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thanks for a wonderful stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Play equipment to kerp the kids happy hot pool was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Moria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great area, nice and quiet and convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Comfortable, decent place at the right price. I wish we had more time to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Parking easy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have stayed here twice. An older motel with older decor but nice and clean and for us, it is conveniently located. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Small room, helpful friendly staff. Parking was tight. The rooms were tidy. There is no AC so when we were there it was rather warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was in good condition and staff were very helpful. Only suggestion is that there should be a grab rail in the shower as the metal floor can get slippery and maybe not safe especially for older people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mareta

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Super clean room, no pets, minimal interaction at check in, the young lady cleaning wss bery polite and interacted with our children when 4yo asked lots of questions, heaps of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Motel decor is dated. However, rooms are spacious, clean, and well appointed. Very handy to a large shopping centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully renovated, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
On arrival I asked for milk.Reception told me to go to Woolworths.Very disappointed.Reading in Motel Information.milk given on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fridge didn’t work, pool looked unclean, cleaning ladies were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
It was okay, the location is good. The sheets were a bit smelly and old. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025