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Durham Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Tauranga motel

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Exterior
Twin Studio
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Corner Cameron Rd and Harington Street, Tauranga, 3110
  • Place, Tauranga Domain
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tauranga Art Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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One Bedroom Suite

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

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Twin Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Family

One Bedroom Family

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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The Family Villa

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Tauranga

Tauranga retreat .You'll be steps from Baycourt Community & Arts Centre and a 5-minute walk from Tauranga Domain. Tauranga Art Gallery and Monmouth Redoubt are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tauranga Domain - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tauranga Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Robbins Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Elms Mission House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Memorial Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barrel Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bobby's Fresh Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mt Zion Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Durham Motor Inn

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Tauranga motel
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. Durham Motor Inn also features an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Tauranga motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1980
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
Durham Motor Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. 25-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
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 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Durham Motor Inn
Durham Motor Inn Tauranga
Durham Motor Tauranga
Durham Motor Inn Motel
Durham Motor Inn Tauranga
Durham Motor Inn Motel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Durham Motor Inn to the airport?

Durham Motor Inn is 3.4 mi (10-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Durham Motor Inn on Jun 25, 2026 start from CA $155, 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.

Does Durham Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Durham Motor Inn.

How close is Durham Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is 4 mi (11-min drive) from Omanu Beach and 4.6 mi (13-min drive) from Pilot Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Durham Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Durham Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Durham Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Durham Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Durham Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Durham Motor Inn have a pool?

Durham Motor Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Durham Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Durham Motor Inn to downtown Tauranga?

Durham Motor Inn is 0.4 mi away from Tauranga.

Durham Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 283 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location, friendly staff and nicely updated room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, convenient check in great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lyndo

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Yes.Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean and tidy, very friendly and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Ros

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Good quality motel. I would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, check in was fast and efficient and the room was very clean and updated. Will be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Neville

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Spotless room with great amenities Absolutely recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Gary

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Clean and comfortable stay. Walking distance to many restuarants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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Nice, Tidy, Clean and easy access to Town. Room had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very neat, easy check-in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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One night stay

We only stayed one night and it was noisey but only because Summer Haze was on across the road and if we were younger we probably would have attended :) but nothing wrong with the motel .. it was a great place to stay with friendly staff :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds and pillows brilliant so comfortable unit had everything we needed . Reception owner great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Staff were gracious and polite on arrival. Knowledgeable on restaurants and great that it was all within walking distances. Would highly recommend.A
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

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Location Location Location

Great location. Rooms are large with large bathroom. Very clean and great kitchenette with full kitchen utensils etc. if you want to cook.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Wayne

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Very
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well maintained property - parking was acceptable but a bit tight (caution large vehicles /Utes). Room had internal adjourning room access door which could hear neighbors quite easily when talking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
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8/10 Good

Berthier

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

impecable!

impecable es la palabra para este apartamento en Dirham motor inn,limpio prolijo,moderno con todos los detalles para la estancia,una cocina completisima,el baño reluciente,bien ubicado,muy recomendable!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Tidy ,quiet and handy to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location , nice rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Tidy. Has everything needing. Bed was bit hard for my liking though
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good sized clean room with frendly starff would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021