Motel★★★½
Blue Wave Motel
Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand
About Blue Wave Motel
Blue Wave Motel is a motel in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 22 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 4.5 km from the centre of Tauranga. The nearest beach is 320 m away. The nearest airport, Tauranga Airport (TRG), is 1.9 km away.
- Type
- Motel
- Star rating
- ★★★½
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 7
- Formerly
- Links Motel
- Other stays within 500 m
- 1
209 Valley Road mtmaunganuimotel.co.nz
Prices
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How Blue Wave Motel scores
Better rated than 47% of hotels in Tauranga
- Guest rating 8.7
- Location 5.9
- Beach access 9.3
Tauranga average
Amenities
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Coffee or tea maker
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 5.9/10
- Walk grade
- 19/100 Car recommended
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 3
- Sights within 1 km
- 0
| Nearest beach | 320 m5 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportTauranga Airport (TRG) | 1.9 km4 min drive |
| Distance to the centreTauranga | 4.5 km10 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopMount Fresh Produce & Grocer | 980 m16 min walk |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 870 m14 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Legacy Jet Centre1.5 km
- The Lion & Tusk1.5 km
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Questions about Blue Wave Motel
How do guests rate Blue Wave Motel?
Blue Wave Motel has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 22 reviews, which is better than 47% of rated hotels in Tauranga.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Wave Motel?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Is there parking at Blue Wave Motel?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Blue Wave Motel from the airport?
The nearest airport, Tauranga Airport (TRG), is 1.9 km away in a straight line.
Is Blue Wave Motel close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 320 m from the hotel.
What was Blue Wave Motel called before?
Blue Wave Motel was previously known as Links Motel.
How many rooms does Blue Wave Motel have?
Blue Wave Motel has 7 rooms.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Blue Wave Motel?
Yes: Mount Fresh Produce & Grocer, about 980 m away (16 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score