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CitySide Hotel Tauranga

3.0 star property
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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 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, Tenpin Tauranga
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪7 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Executive City Suite (King Studio)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a round coffee table, and a sofa.

Executive City Suite (King Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for CitySide Accessible Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, built-in wardrobe, and a small kitchenette.

CitySide Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family & Accessible Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

Family & Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Harbour View Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a view of the cityscape.

Harbour View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for City View Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a coffee machine, a TV, and a window with curtains.

City View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

CitySide Hotel Tauranga

Laundry facilities, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. Change of towels is available on request.
CitySide Hotel Tauranga offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include printers and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at CitySide Hotel Tauranga, you're just a quick walk from Brain Watkins House. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a car charging station, and a multilingual staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Tauranga Domain and 7 minutes from Blake Park
CitySide Hotel Tauranga offers its guests multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of CitySide Hotel Tauranga was completed in April 2023.

This 3-star Tauranga hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 (84 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Roll-in shower (109 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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

CitySide Hotel Tauranga Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 236 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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

Angela

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

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

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

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
Verified review

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

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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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and fresh/refurbished , great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was modern and clean, albeit a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High quality, clean rooms. Handy fridge with tea/coffee/hot choc facilities in room. The thick room carpet was especially pleasing on the feet after tramping all day.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026