CitySide Hotel Tauranga

Property class: 3
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.
A modern lobby with a sofa, a table, and a cityscape painting.
A reception area with a large wall mural of a waterfront, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.
A modern hotel room with a dining area featuring a round table and four chairs, a sofa, a small side table with a vase, and a large window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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16 First Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3110
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tauranga Domain
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The Elms Mission House
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪7 min drive‬
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Room options

Executive City Suite (King Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

CitySide Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family & Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Harbour View Room

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

City View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tauranga

Located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tauranga Domain, CitySide Hotel Tauranga is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Blake Park. This 13-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Tauranga Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Memorial Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tauranga Domain - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Elms Mission House - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Tenpin Tauranga - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪88 Chinese Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Love Rosie - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Great Spice - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Talk Of India - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Barrel Room - ‬9 min walk

About this property

CitySide Hotel Tauranga

CitySide Hotel Tauranga features free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's free parking if you drive. A multilingual staff is on hand to help with luggage storage, and offer sightseeing advice.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Espresso makers, free local calls, and ironing boards are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar in shower (33 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Roll-in shower (43 inches wide)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - April 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, 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 first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

CitySide Hotel Tauranga offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CitySide Hotel Tauranga on Aug 30, 2026 start from $109, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

This hotel is located in Tauranga, a short 16-minute walk from Tauranga Domain and also 16 minutes on foot from Memorial Park. You'll also find Brain Watkins House and Tauranga Art Gallery less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available for guests.

Does CitySide Hotel Tauranga include a casino at the property?

No, CitySide Hotel Tauranga doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include Egyptian cotton sheets, a rainfall showerhead, and an espresso maker.

Are there hot tubs at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does CitySide Hotel Tauranga feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

CitySide Hotel Tauranga offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will CitySide Hotel Tauranga allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at CitySide Hotel Tauranga.

Are there connecting rooms at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

The closest major airport to CitySide Hotel Tauranga is Tauranga (TRG), which is 4.1 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at CitySide Hotel Tauranga that offer a balcony.

CitySide Hotel Tauranga Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 239 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shuk Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean modern room, helpful staff, walk to town and dining, very comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, Large clean room, plenty of parking. We had a great stay! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and polite staff. Nice and clean rooms and comfy beds. Would 10/10 stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail Karma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, modern clean rooms, super comfortable bed. Easy secure parking we will defiantly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zhaoyuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with modern facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was just a quick over nighter while attend a Taste Tauranga event and it suited our needs, no complaints and just bare essentials
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet spot. Very clean and fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean modern and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meelha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really clean and bed was comfortable. Staff friendly and location was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shuk Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious, tidy and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is Clean and new. Location is very convenient especially if you just want to walk around the town centre. Will definitely stay here on my next visit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Feleti Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great exactly what was on your website for the room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, near the water. Clean, comfortable, and simple, which I appreciate in an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

S Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

haldene .s.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very updated and clean with lovely finishing touches
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fit for purpose for one night's stay for business.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in the centre of town, walking distance to all the shops, cafes and restaurants. The rooms are spacious, modern and super comfortable. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a place to stay in Tauranga.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern rooms in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025