Aquarius Motor Inn

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite
Aerial view
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Living room
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
447-449 Maunganui Rd, Tauranga, 3116
  • Blake Park
    1 min walk
  • Mount Maunganui Beach
    9 min walk
  • Maunganui Beach
    10 min walk
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    8 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Tauranga

With a stay at Aquarius Motor Inn in Tauranga (Mount Maunganui), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mount Maunganui and Blake Park. .This motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mount Maunganui Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Maunganui Beach.

What's nearby

  • Blake Park - 1 min walk
  • Mount Maunganui Beach - 9 min walk
  • Mount Hot Pools - 4 min drive
  • Mount Maunganui - 5 min drive
  • Tauranga Domain - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tay Street Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mixture Eatery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 37 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Aquarius Motor Inn

Motel with free parking, near Mount Maunganui
Aquarius Motor Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Tauranga motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–9 AM: NZD 17.50-17.50 per person

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Front desk

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 17.50 to 17.50 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September to March
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Aquarius Motor Inn Mount Maunganui
Aquarius Motor Inn
Aquarius Motor Mount Maunganui
Aquarius Motor
Aquarius Motor Inn Motel
Aquarius Motor Inn Tauranga
Aquarius Motor Inn Motel Tauranga

Aquarius Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 195 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 195 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 195 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 195 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 195 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful, unfortunately the room was on the lower floor behind the stairs and a cupboard with a wall behind it which meant the room was very dark and quite noisy. The room was clean and appeared to have had the carpet washed recently as there was a chemical smell in the room. The location was perfect to access Blake park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good. Good size unit but entrance behind a stairwell was not very light. Main TV without remote n seemed to be on standby so kept going offf. No wine glasses
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception not open in the mornings for check out. Unit very tired. No side tables by bed (although they did put one in the second night without us asking). Having to ask to get the TV fixed as it didn't work and no hair dryer in the unit as advertised. Sounds like they had just re-opened recently. They were very apologetic for the inconveniences and did give us a bottle of wine for our troubles. Price didn't reflect what was expected.j
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, All good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room, spacious and excellent service. Heat pump was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice an spacious, layout of the room was perfectly designed, great for a wheelchair person. Just one thing that maybe need to look at is the little outdoor area. Chair an Table had spider webs, so my wife didn't want to sit outside, looked like no one has touched it or cleaned it for a while. We thought it could be a great area if it had colour instead of a grey wall. Have green turf on the ground, artwork on the wall of the beach an maybe wall of plant boxes with veggies or herbs or just plants would give it life an character. Also add outdoor lounge seats. But that's your call, amazing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, friendly service and clean nice big rooms. Definitely staying again! Close to the mount shops etc and was a fun distance away to like scooter to and from.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful, thank you. Super friendly and accommodating hosts and a very comfortable and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent motel. From the early check in onwards everything went smoothly. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Ideal for going to the cricket-5 minutes walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Hamilton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful & Clean, Friendly & Accommodating, Great local amenities. Easy to relax. Will definitely stay again. Recommend to others!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

HelenE, Auckland NZ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the friendly staff,cleanliness and amenities such as a spa pool, plunge pool and spa bath. Great location with a short drive anywhere and walking distance to many eateries and a New World supermarket.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liahna, Taranaki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious and an excellent location. Staff are lovely. Will stay again 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John, Papakura

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and service. Will make this my primary overnight accommodation for future business trips to The Mount.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deb, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious and comfortable with heating and spa baths. The spa bath jets didn’t work in one of the units we were in. It is a quiet location. and there is a good cafe over the road and a dairy in close walking distance. There is one car park for each unit. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plenty of space and peace close to the Bay!
Really enjoyed our 3-night stay in our spacious, immaculate, well-equipped and tastefully decorated apartment. The owners are very warm and welcoming as well as being extremely professional. Great location close to the stunning beach and beautiful bay. Thanks from Kate and Terence, Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having an apartment above was annoying. Noise from upstairs was significant throughout the night. We could even hear them using the toilet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Comfortable and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good. Clean, tidy. Had everything we needed. Good to have air con and a fan. Reasonably priced. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020