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Aquarius Motor Inn

Property class: 3

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A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, palm trees, and a sign indicating a vacancy.
A motor inn named Aquarius with a sign indicating no vacancies.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by a white wall and a covered area with an umbrella.
A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and some greenery in the foreground.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, two lamps, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $92
$80 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Explore the area

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447-449 Maunganui Rd, Tauranga, 3116
  • Place, Blake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pilot Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Maunganui Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, a kettle, and a set of tea cups.

Basic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, a kettle, and a set of tea cups.

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ensuite

A modern living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, a kettle, and a set of tea cups.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a TV.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Studio, Roll-in Shower

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, a kettle, and a set of tea cups.

Basic Studio, Roll-in Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a painting, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Studio Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Studio Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Tauranga

With a stay at Aquarius Motor Inn in Tauranga (Mount Maunganui), you'll be steps from Blake Park and a 4-minute drive from Maunganui Beach. .This motel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Pilot Bay Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Mount Hot Pools.
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What's nearby

  • Blake Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mount Surf Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Mount Mainstreet - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Pilot Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Maunganui Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thai2Go Restaurant and Takeaways - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Salt Water - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 37 - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Aquarius Motor Inn

Aquarius Motor Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Tauranga motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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 - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Front desk

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 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.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September to April
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Aquarius Motor Inn Mount Maunganui
Aquarius Motor Inn
Aquarius Motor Mount Maunganui
Aquarius Motor
Aquarius Motor Inn Motel
Aquarius Motor Inn Tauranga
Aquarius Motor Inn Motel Tauranga

Aquarius Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 269 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met our needs, quiet, comfortable bed, good shower pressure, fluffy towels, and good mini kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean motel , very comfy beds Excellent reception lady Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy place for its age and price. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, accommodating staff, great location to Blake park.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Great room layout with plenty of space and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great Location and cleanliness as well as friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean, easy to walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and Tidy Rooms Comfy Beds Lady at the check in desk was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was very tidy and clean. The staff were excellent and very helpful. We were able to park outside our unit which was very helpful as we were elderly. We will definitely stay again as the rate was also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good reasonably priced motel suitable for travellers and families. Very close to all the "Mount"amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our accommodation was very clean & comfortable with easy parking & a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accomodating hosts, couldn’t have asked for a better stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dated but convenient location for Blake park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy position.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This room was very clean, updated, and the air conditioner worked great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location , reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close and handy to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money, great location. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the rugby that night!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025