About
Located in the heart of the picturesque Bay of Plenty region, 18th Avenue Thermal Motel features self-catering accommodations with free Wi-Fi. Tauranga city center is a 5-minute drive away. The studios and apartments feature a kitchen with an oven/cooktop, fridge, kettle, toaster and a microwave. They come with a seating area, flat-screen TV with 50+ satellite channels, dining area and heating. Each has a wardrobe, a telephone and a private bathroom. Guests can sunbathe, enjoy a meal and unwind around the spacious outdoor grass area which has a landscaped garden, a trampoline, seating areas, surrounded by palm trees. 18th Avenue Thermal Motel has a children’s playground and BBQ facilities. Local restaurants, cafés, eateries and Fraser Cove shopping center are within a 10-minute walk away. Mount Maunganui CBD is a 25-minute drive away and Rotorua is a 50 minutes’ drive away by car. Free private parking is available on-site.
587 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.3
- Staff
- 8.3
- Location
- 8.6
What Guests Say
- “Cost was fair and location good. Plenty of parking.”
- “Plenty of room for all ages, private and tidy”
Top Amenities
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Two Bedroom Apartment
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/4One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Carpeting
- Cleaning products
1/3Superior One Bedroom Suite
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/4Deluxe King Studio
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/4One Bedroom Deluxe
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/4King Studio
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/4Two Bedroom Family Suite
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4One-Bedroom Apartment
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/4Standard One-Bedroom Apartment
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
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What Guests Loved
Based on 587 reviews
Pros +
- Cost was fair and location good. Plenty of parking.
- Plenty of room for all ages, private and tidy
- Thr price, location and the space. Slightly early checking and late checkout extra cost was very reasonable. Staff were awesome. We don't usually find a room with alot of space and also a kitchen with an oven- so loved that. Used the BBQ space and it was also very useful. Geothermal pool was also lovely to use. We will be back! ?
Cons -
- I stayed in room 1. The door gets stuck, but you can pull it hard and it opens and closes. No Iron or ironing board for ironing shirt etc - that would be good to have for people staying overnight for work. Room was really cold, though I discovered a heater the next morning. The property was quite dated notably the doors and shower.
- The room smelt heavily of bleach when we got in but went away once let some air in.
- Needed a bit more attention to cleanliness and slight more generosity with tea coffee etc.
Cost was fair and location good. Plenty of parking.
I stayed in room 1. The door gets stuck, but you can pull it hard and it opens and closes. No Iron or ironing board for ironing shirt etc - that would be good to have for people staying overnight for work. Room was really cold, though I discovered a heater the next morning. The property was quite dated notably the doors and shower.
Plenty of room for all ages, private and tidy
Thr price, location and the space. Slightly early checking and late checkout extra cost was very reasonable. Staff were awesome. We don't usually find a room with alot of space and also a kitchen with an oven- so loved that. Used the BBQ space and it was also very useful. Geothermal pool was also lovely to use. We will be back! ?
The room smelt heavily of bleach when we got in but went away once let some air in.
The beds were really comfortable
Needed a bit more attention to cleanliness and slight more generosity with tea coffee etc.
Was close to my mahi, great location, Friendly staff, I checked in late but all was set up for me key in lock box was very easy.
Comfortable bed. Place extremely clean and had all the facilities needed. Very quiet.
This is an older motel but some upgrades happening. No heat pumps but adequate fan provided.
Short distance from Tauranga Hospital and away from traffic
Bed was hard?
It was clean and a good place to stay. Staff kept the keys for us, and we were late, but it was still fine to move in and easy.
The shower wasn't too good. It pretty old and slow. It was hard to take a good shower.
Great location and super close to my family so I could walk to the house ?
Just the shower that made too much noise when adjusting to get the right temperature
Rooms were clean but outdated. Thermal pool was nice. Quite noisy at night.
The quiet peaceful surroundings. Very comfy bed.
The hot water was different temperatures on the taps.
Good position, price is good.
The rooms need a little updating but then I guess it is priced accordingly. The power went off twice in the evening, fuse problem. It was only my room the rest of the motels were ok. The owner was very helpful, hopefuly they have sorted out the problem
The location is excellent to room was very clean, reasonably new firm bed. Had a great night’s sleep. Check in and check out was easy
Could do with a make over and new bathroom facilities, but was good and clean. I felt the price was higher for the overall quality.
The natural spring pool was a highlight, and the tramp/ playground was great for my son after a long day in the car.
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Clean comfortable room, little play area for the kids & relaxing thermal pool with friendly staff ? such a good price aswell! Thank you
Location was good
To hot badly needs air conditioner. Badly needs an update very worn. Toilet doors needs to change to make easier access.
Good size room
No aircon, way to hot
Exactly as advertised, good location, clean and tidy with parking, staff friendly. Thermal pool available to use.
Shower pressure too low
A crappy facility in a good location
The motel should be taken off Booking.coms suite of accommodation. Nothing is up to standard, and maintenance is absent. You should inspect what you are listing. The motel is priced at the upper end of the market but the experience is bottom end.
I was having an early operation at Tauranga Hospital the following morning and the motel was ideally located given we live out of town. In every respect it met our needs for a very reasonable cost.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
A damage deposit of NZD 150.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Location
50 18th Avenue , Tauranga
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