In Tauranga (Tauranga South)
With a stay at Academy Motor Inn in Tauranga (Tauranga South), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park. This motel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Mount Maunganui and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Brain Watkins House.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. 40-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a spa tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 3
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Spa
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Restaurants
Bar
Studio Suite
279.9 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen BedMore detailsApartment, 1 Bedroom
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Cleanliness
10.0/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
Tauranga (TRG)
9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
72 km / 44.7 mi
What's nearby
Tenpin Tauranga
0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Memorial Park
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Brain Watkins House
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Huria Marae
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Tauranga Art Gallery
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Tauranga Domain
3.2 km / 2 mi
Monmouth Redoubt
3.3 km / 2 mi
Robbins Park
3.3 km / 2.1 mi
The Elms Mission House
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Mission Cemetery
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Tauranga Golf Club
4 km / 2.5 mi
Waipu Bay
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Fernland Spa
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Adrenalin Forest
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Waimarino Adventure Park
7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Spa
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Restaurants
Bar
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 3
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guide
Grab bar in shower
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 3
Things to do
Outdoor seasonal pool
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
Outdoor seasonal pool
Full-service spa
Number of accessible parking spaces - 3
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
No accessible shuttle
Number of accessible parking spaces - 3
Wheelchair accessible
Wireless internet access
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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