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CitySide Hotel Tauranga

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Tauranga Domain

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CitySide Hotel in Tauranga's business district offers travelers a practical home base. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, on-site laundry, and hassle-free parking. Stay hydrated with the nearby water dispenser. Multilingual staff are ready to assist with any questions or needs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Executive City Suite (King Studio) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Executive City Suite (King Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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CitySide Accessible Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

CitySide Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family & Accessible Room

Family & Accessible Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Family & Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Harbour View Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Harbour View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City View Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

City View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
16 First Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3110

What's nearby

  • Tauranga Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Memorial Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tauranga Domain - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Elms Mission House - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tenpin Tauranga - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elizabeth Cafe & Larder - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Talk Of India - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪88 Devonport Chinese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Falafel Metro - ‬7 min walk

About this property

CitySide Hotel Tauranga

Hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Tauranga Domain
Located close to Blake Park and Mercury Baypark, CitySide Hotel Tauranga provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Multilingual staff and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at CitySide Hotel Tauranga include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

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 (33 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Roll-in shower (43 inches 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Renovated entire property - April 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.95 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.95 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
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is CitySide Hotel Tauranga pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at CitySide Hotel Tauranga?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is CitySide Hotel Tauranga located?

Located in the heart of Tauranga, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tauranga Domain and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blake Park and Pilot Bay Beach. Mount Hot Pools and Mount Maunganui are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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CitySide Hotel Tauranga Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Goh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty new property and nice environment with nearby food options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best we have stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
Great property. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable, easy parking at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy great bed great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet spot, room was immaculate. Staff friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was excellent, clean, convenient to walk to shops/restaurants. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, new, clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect buisness stay. Clean, friendly, quiet. Great service from Jamie. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything I required & right in the CBD.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean accommodation, within walking distance to town. We were very impressed with everything, and the front desk were proactive in contacting us ahead of time as to where the key would be left if the desk was unmanned. We couldn’t fault a thing here, lovely to see EV charging stations too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would come back here anytime. Clean, moderne, luxurious, well located.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cityside Hotel is a top-quality establishment, offering a friendly and clean environment. Guests appreciate the excellent in-room coffee machine, making it a delightful choice for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had, and very cool how smart the rooms are!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really modern and clean - pleanty of complamnteries. Nice quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On a month long road trip of NZ this was undoubtedly the best motel we stayed in. It does not appear to have been open very long consequently all footings are in excellent condition. Fairly central so lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance. Can’t recommend highly enough and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

HaiXin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with new and modern facilities in a good location. Also spacious and clean rooms with a nice view! The bathroom was a bit small for the size of the room (executive room). However would definitely rebook if we’re in Tauranga again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was new, the decor restful and creative. Peaceful and quiet yet in the middle of the city. We had a view of the water. Extremely clean and a great choice of teas and coffees. The soaps, shampoo, conditioner and body lotions were of a high standard. Great value for money and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new property in the CBD. The family room way very large, clean and full of any amenities you might need. Simon was very helpful. Thank you for a great stay and we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Durga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain about. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Clean , but small,sky tv not easy to access and basic coffee and tea not available .I enjoyed my stay but found the room to claustrophobic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room with no storage space in bathroom and kitchen area. Bedding and towels were clean, toiletries were good quality but the bed was uncomfortable with massive dip in it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but as a big person I found the bathrooms a bit small hard to move around and to turn on the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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