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Gateway Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Tauranga with free parking

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Executive Suite | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Check-in/check-out kiosk
One Bedroom Unit | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Free self parking

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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593 Maunganui Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3116
  • Place, Mount Maunganui Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfair Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Blake Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Twin Studio | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Executive Suite

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

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One Bedroom Unit | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Unit

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Studio | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fridge, microwave, electric kettle

Two Bedroom Unit

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Tauranga

Located in Mount Maunganui, Gateway Motor Inn is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Bayfair Shopping Centre. This 17-room motel has in-room conveniences like kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Maunganui Golf Club - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bayfair Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mercury Baypark - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Papamoa Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Blake Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fusion Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bake Shack - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Tide - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Izakai - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Gateway Motor Inn

Motel in Tauranga with free parking
Guests staying at Gateway Motor Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Helpful staff can provide dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This smoke-free motel also has a garden.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other standard amenities include kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8 AM - 9 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (8 AM - 8 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for NZD 56.50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: NZD 56.50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.00 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

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, and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui
Gateway Motor Inn
Gateway Motor Mt Maunganui
Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui Motel
Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui Tauranga
Gateway Motor Inn Mt Maunganui Motel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Gateway Motor Inn?

Gateway Motor Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Gateway Motor Inn?

This motel is situated in Mount Maunganui within a short 13-minute walk of Bayfair Shopping Centre and also 18 minutes on foot from Bay of Plenty. You'll also find Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Omanu Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Gateway Motor Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Gateway Motor Inn include a casino?

No, Gateway Motor Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gateway Motor Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Gateway Motor Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will value amenities like a kitchenette, jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms, as well as a garden.

Does Gateway Motor Inn have a hot tub?

No, but this motel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Gateway Motor Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Gateway Motor Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Gateway Motor Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Gateway Motor Inn for a fee of NZD 56.50 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Gateway Motor Inn have connecting rooms?

Yes, this motel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Gateway Motor Inn?

The closest major airport to Gateway Motor Inn is Tauranga (TRG), which is within a mile.

Are there rooms with balconies at Gateway Motor Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Gateway Motor Inn.

Gateway Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 322 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice couple running the place ,great place to stay close to everythink
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Toma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to shopping centre. The road outside is a motorway on ramp, so need to be careful if you have young children. Upstairs and downstairs rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable rooms. Only downside was the noisy logging trains taking logs to the port - running all through out the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radhika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with facilities n parking near your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant stay. Did notice the windows had a lot of condensation on them in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation suited our needs. We all had a bed each. Bathroom was spacious and towels were renewed every day. The owners were friendly, contacted me when we were late for check in. Overall it was a convenient stay, close to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hayden

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Interesting experience....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For a group perfect. Unit clean on arrival could do with a few updates though.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great people. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suze

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - very clean and tidy. Managers lovely!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite until the train went past
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noeline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there agai
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service when contacted Gateway to say I would be late night check in, they arranged my room to be easily accessible and the room was clean and comfortable. AAAA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angelique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very average motel. Needs some maintenance but handy location. Sofa bed Couch smelt and had marks on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the waterfront and Mt Maunganui.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, tha ks for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024