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title: "Clarence Hotel, Tauranga: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Clarence Hotel in Tauranga: rated 9.7 by guests, 4.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★★
# Clarence Hotel

Matapihi, Tauranga, New Zealand

9.7 ·  Exceptional 15 reviews ·  #2 #2 of 30 in Tauranga ·  7.4 Location score
## About Clarence Hotel

Clarence Hotel is a hotel in Matapihi, Tauranga, New Zealand. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.7 out of 10 across 15 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, restaurant, bar, gym, airport transfer, free parking. It is 100 m from the centre of Tauranga. The nearest beach is 650 m away. The nearest airport, Tauranga Airport (TRG), is 2.6 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 9

51 Willow Street [clarencetauranga.co.nz](http://www.clarencetauranga.co.nz)

## How Clarence Hotel scores

Better rated than 93% of hotels in Tauranga

-   Guest rating **9.7**
-   Location **7.4**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **2.5**
-   Beach access **8.1**

Tauranga average

## Amenities

Free breakfastRestaurantBarGymAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Massage
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **69**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **64**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">650 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tauranga Airport (TRG)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tauranga</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">100 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Hairy Maclary & Friends250 m
-   The Elms470 m
-   Brain-Watkins House Museum & Hall Hire660 m

## Clarence Hotel: in detail

Clarence Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hotel's airport transfer services. Car hire offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Tauranga. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hotel's tours. During chilly days and evenings, the hotel provides an in-house fireplace to ensure your warmth. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Clarence Hotel with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. Begin your day carefree at Clarence Hotel, as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar. Clarence Hotel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Conclude your holiday experience perfectly by visiting massage before you depart. Discover the fitness amenities at hotel to maintain your health and strength during your getaway.

### Compare

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## Questions about Clarence Hotel

### How do guests rate Clarence Hotel?

Clarence Hotel has a guest rating of 9.7 out of 10 from 15 reviews, which is better than 93% of rated hotels in Tauranga.

### Does Clarence Hotel include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Clarence Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Clarence Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Tauranga Airport (TRG), is 2.6 km away in a straight line.

### Is Clarence Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 650 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Clarence Hotel have?

Clarence Hotel has 10 rooms.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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