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Aquarius Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Beach nearby, white sand
Executive Studio Suite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $117
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Reception

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

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

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Reception

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Studio, Roll-in Shower

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

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Aquarius Motor Inn

3-star motel in Mount Maunganui
A seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and express check-out are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a reception hall.
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.
Aquarius Motor Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Tauranga motel also offers express check-out and pool umbrellas. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Aquarius Motor Inn has designated areas for smoking.

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

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

National rating

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. 128 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 257 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Ange

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Netta

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

8/10 Good

Darren

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

8/10 Good

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

8/10 Good

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, could do with a refresh, update. Great parking on site. The staff were friendly. Excellent location for tournament held at Blake Park. Pretty much every amenity literally within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

DP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute booking as flight out of Tauranga cancelled. Delighted with the one bedroom suite as I was travelling with a teenager. MacDonald’s 5 min away and New World 15 min walk. Owners sympathetic and let us check out 1 hour later than normal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Gay

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

SUN

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

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room okay but bed very hard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean an couterous staff. Only down side is that noise from another room using spa bath to quite late impacted abilty to sleep. Perhaps put a cap on bubble function in spa baths to say 10pm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

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