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Blue Haven Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Blake Park

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Beach nearby
Large Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Blue Haven Motel, along Mount Maunganui's shoreline, offers peaceful gardens, a children's playground, in-room WiFi, and helpful staff. Enjoy barbecue facilities for outdoor meals. Blake Park is nearby for additional recreation.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Large Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Large Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Small Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Small Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

One Bedroom Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Large King Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Large King Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Blue Haven Motel is in Mount Maunganui, a neighborhood in Tauranga. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blake Park and Mount Maunganui. The Elms Mission House is another place to visit that comes recommended. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
10 Tweed Street, Tauranga, 3116

What's nearby

  • Blake Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Maunganui Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Mount Hot Pools - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Tauranga Domain - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Mount Maunganui - 10 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bake Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Easygo Thai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mount Mellick - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Blue Haven Motel

Motel near Blake Park
Located close to Mount Maunganui and The Elms Mission House, Blue Haven Motel provides a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue Haven Motel have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Between December 23 and January 15, the minimum age to check in is 26.
Guests requiring an early or late check-in must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day

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 smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Blue Haven Motel Mount Maunganui
Blue Haven Mount Maunganui
Blue Haven Motel Motel
Blue Haven Motel Tauranga
Blue Haven Motel Motel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Haven Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Haven Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Haven Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Haven Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Blue Haven Motel located?

Located in Mount Maunganui, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Blake Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mount Maunganui and The Elms Mission House.

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Blue Haven Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 436 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita

It was very nice place to stay, We like having some space outside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious, convenient too. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean room, not far away from airports
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Limalei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a calm and peaceful stay. Very homey
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very friendly and the units are clean and comfortable.. Easy access to shops etc and ideal parking right outside our room.. We will definitely stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Navjinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking, well looked after
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to local shops
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, quiet and great location. Thanks lots
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small shopping centre and New World supermarket all within 5 to 10 minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Great location, friendly staff, clean accomodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raywynne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet and clean. Bed was comfy and convenient location. Woild definitely stay again but a shame we nevet got to meet the proprietors/ caretakers.always nice to put a face to the business name.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Nice clean basic unit. Centrally located to area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol-Moana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed overnight for sport, it was clean, warm and spacious. Hosts were friendly and helpful. This was so easy from booking to staying. The pillows and beds were comfy and it was nice and quiet. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to settle for the night. Kate was so lovely & friendly. Everything we needed was provided. Highly recommended if you need a nice affordable place near Mount Maunganui.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel was in a great location and staff friendly boy could do with a little updating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach & supermarket Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts, super friendly, great location about 5 mins walk to the beach. Would stay again if I was in the Mount
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
V
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
property was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cleo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, room was spotless, location was brilliant. Would recommend, and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and clean. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner room although being older was very clean and comfortable highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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