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title: "Ocean Waves Hotel, Tauranga: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Ocean Waves Hotel in Tauranga: rated 6.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Motel · ★★★
# Ocean Waves Hotel

Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand

6.8 ·  Okay 58 reviews ·  #30 #30 of 30 in Tauranga ·  6.7 Location score
## About Ocean Waves Hotel

Ocean Waves Hotel is a motel in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 58 reviews. Facilities include free parking. It is 5.0 km from the centre of Tauranga. The nearest beach is 40 m away. The nearest airport, Tauranga Airport (TRG), is 3.5 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 9

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

74 Marine Parade

## How Ocean Waves Hotel scores

Better rated than 0% of hotels in Tauranga

-   Guest rating **6.8**
-   Location **6.7**
-   Beach access **10.0**

Tauranga average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **40**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **16**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<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="">40 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 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="">3.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 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="">5.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Lion & Tusk1.8 km

## Ocean Waves Hotel: in detail

At Ocean Waves Hotel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the motel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Complimentary parking is available for guests. At the motel, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few accommodations at Ocean Waves Hotel also include unique design elements like a balcony or terrace. A few chosen rooms are equipped with daily newspaper, television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the motel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea. In the motel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available. At Ocean Waves Hotel, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. At the motel, a wide range of enjoyable activities ensures that there's never a dull moment during your visit. Don't miss out on the easily reachable beach in the vicinity.

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## Questions about Ocean Waves Hotel

### How do guests rate Ocean Waves Hotel?

Ocean Waves Hotel has a guest rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 58 reviews, which is better than 0% of rated hotels in Tauranga.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Ocean Waves Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Ocean Waves Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Ocean Waves Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Tauranga Airport (TRG), is 3.5 km away in a straight line.

### Is Ocean Waves Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 40 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Ocean Waves Hotel have?

Ocean Waves Hotel has 9 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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