8/10 Good
Grant
Jul 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grant
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Academy Motor Inn
3.0 star property
3-star motel in Tauranga South
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Breakfast available
- Pool
- Housekeeping
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
734 Cameron Rd, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3112
- Tauranga Domain3 min drive
- Fernland Spa4 min drive
- Mount Maunganui17 min drive
- Tauranga (TRG)9 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Apartment, 1 Bedroom
- 45 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Studio Suite
Studio Suite
- 26 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
About the area
Tauranga
Tauranga South stay.With a stay at this Tauranga South motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tenpin Tauranga and 2 miles (3 km) of Memorial Park. Brain Watkins House and Huria Marae are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Tauranga Domain - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Fernland Spa - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
- Blake Park - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
- Mercury Baypark - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
- Mount Maunganui - 17 min drive - 11.8 km
Getting around
- Tauranga (TRG) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min walk
- Pita Pit - 7 min walk
- Subway - 7 min walk
- Wendy’s - 3 min drive
- The Whipped Baker Tauranga - 8 min walk
About this property
Academy Motor Inn
3-star motel in Tauranga South
Academy Motor Inn offers its guests a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Tauranga motel.
- 20 guestrooms or units
- Charging station for electric cars
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Garden
- Smoking in designated areas
Academy Motor Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
This Tauranga motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Children's games
- In-room kitchenette
- In-room microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Soundproofed rooms
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Electric car charging station on site
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
- Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 29 for adults and NZD 29 for children
Things to do
- Hot tub
- Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 3 accessible parking spaces
- No elevator
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
- Netflix
- Streaming services
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Cleaning supplies
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Paper towels
- Restaurant dining guides
- Stovetop
- Toaster
More
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
- Separate sitting area
- Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 29 for adults and NZD 29 for children
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
We should mention
- The seasonal pool will open October 24 and close April 27.
- Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
National rating
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Property is also known as
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Academy Motor Inn Tauranga
Academy Motor Inn Motel Tauranga
Academy Motor Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dan
Travelled with family and small children
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, very clean and spacious. Awesome pool for the kids. Easy to get to nearby beaches etc but a nice respite from the hustle and bustle
Dan
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hans Åke
Feb 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hans Åke
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025