Baywatch Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Beachside motel offers twin pools for sun-seekers - one for swimming, one seasonal - plus easy access to Mount Maunganui's coastal attractions

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Baywatch Motor Inn, minutes from Mount Maunganui Beach, offers a peaceful base for coastal exploration. Enjoy the garden setting, laundry facilities, and a pool with sun loungers. Rooms feature WiFi for planning your next day's adventures.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 391
SAR 449 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 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 - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 8 PM)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

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Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 19.50 to 24.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from December to April
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Baywatch Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Baywatch Motor Inn?

As of 21 Jumada I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baywatch Motor Inn on 28 Jumada I 2026 start from SAR 391, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Baywatch Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Baywatch Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Baywatch Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Baywatch Motor Inn located?

Located in Mount Maunganui, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maunganui Beach, Mount Hot Pools, and Mount Maunganui. Tauranga Domain and Mercury Baypark are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 326 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean and tidy room. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

A great property and very friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very helpful staff. Would recommend and will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and had a very comfortable bed. Staff were also very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff awsm very clean handy to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception from staff, clean room, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to explore this area, rooms are great size and very easy parking! Staff were very pleasant - would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great Right near the beach. Bed was great. I will be staying here again one day
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and staff extremely helpful and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great position, well equipped comfy room..Helpful staff..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and well priced
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. The owner was lovely and super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fritz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location, room is very clean, parking is great, will be back and recommending to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was nice, spacious and clean. Not much road noise except for the odd idiot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Shahid

Disliked: Amenities
Good to stay for a overnight sleep Rooms was large and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and friendly and the place was clean and tidy. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient central location for a weekend stay, close to beach, shops, restaurants, hotpools. Spotless apartment, great spa bath and super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location,staff more than happy to accommodate us with our needs on the checkin day, room was clean and nice size and had everything we needed,loved the plunge pool for a good wake-up swim and location right before town to walk down for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an amazing stay! Beautiful Rooms, clean, quiet, comfortable, heart of Mount Maunganui. Excellent service, wouldn’t stay anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Locky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to the Mount and dinning options close by
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely service - big room. Clean and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

AJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay, the staff were really polite, and welcoming, and the room was so clean and tidy. The location is rather convenient to local bars restaurants and shops, which we thoroughly enjoyed, and we will be stopping there again in future, thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024