Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What is the property's location in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Tauranga, within a 5-minute drive of Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga, and approximately 2.5 miles from Huria Marae and Brain Watkins House.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

The property features an outdoor heated pool, operational seasonally.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 20.0 per stay. Further details on extra beds are not specified.

Bennetts Thermal Motor Inn in Tauranga

Average nightly price at Bennetts Thermal Motor Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$100
February	US$95
March	US$90
April	US$84
May	US$86
June	US$84
July	US$86
August	US$86
September	US$106
October	US$83
November	US$84
December	US$97

What guests think

Bennetts Thermal Motor Inn draws guests with its private mineral pools and value pricing, while feedback commonly notes dated rooms, friendly service, generally clean units, and a convenient but busy-road location that can bring noise and tricky access.

The pools are a highlight, though several reviews mention outages, tepid temperatures, limited operating hours, or maintenance issues. Rooms are comfortable enough for short stays, with some spacious units, but Wi-Fi can be spotty and upper floors may get hot due to limited air conditioning. A straightforward stay suited to those prioritizing function over frills.

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Facilities

On-site mineral pools, including many private plunge pools, are a standout feature. However, guests report occasional outages or empty/tepid pools and limited hours, and the facilities feel dated overall; parking outside units is convenient.

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8

Alexander

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is dated but rooms are nice and clean the private pool in the room was great on a cool night

6

John

30 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here many times over the year's first time not able to have soaking in private room hot pool you need to get this operating or you will not get any return bookings this is the main reason for staying with you

10

Kim

3 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nobody seems to know that this motel has a natural hot spring piped into a private pool in each unit. They are divine.

8

Susannah

15 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Odd experience with the hotels.com booking site - I selected the right dates but it booked us in a week later. Luckily they had a spare room. Receptionist did check for other rooms in the city for us first though, which was really kind. And deducted money off our eventual room as the spa bath was out of order.

8

Bujar

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great pool - mineral warm water.

8

Chamila de

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hot pools were amazing

8

Rachel

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I liked having a private thermal pool. I had never had that before, so that was a nice touch. The room was clean, and it was nice having clean towels and the rubbish being cleared each day. As a personal experience, the Wi-Fi was spotty, but I could at least use my laptop if my phone wasn't connecting. Other than that, it was a good experience.

8

Rebecca

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The facilities could use a little refresh but are spacious for a family of four (including teenagers). All clean and tidy. We didn't manage to book a room with a private pool but the swimming pool was a pleasant surprise (and heated!). Location is great but traffic can be noisy at times. What really makes this place stand out is the staff - everyone we encountered was always smiling, professional, cheerful and willing to help! Perfect for a last minute booking - we will be back.

6

Barry

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is quite tired and needs work. An unsafe hot tub, [ pipe in centre] Otherwise OK

2

Vanessa

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room decor is very old but the worst part was I booked for a queen bed and it was a queen bed base with a double mattress, so my husband didn’t fit and it was a terrible sleep. We couldn’t use the thermal pool in the morning as they only run from 3pm -9.30pm so it was cold. Very disappointed.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean and serviced daily, with many comments on tidy, well-kept units. A few guests noticed lapses such as dusty items or missed corners.

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8

Alexander

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is dated but rooms are nice and clean the private pool in the room was great on a cool night

10

Tyra-lee

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay, welcoming hospitality. Nice clean and tidy rooms. Highly recomend.

6

Jon

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet accept dripping empty spa pool outside bedroom. Comfortable and clean but a bit dated and not cheap. Excellent man on the desk.

10

Kirsty

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hosts and super clean! Yes, it's an older motel, but it was so clean and serviced daily. Really easy to find and access from a busy road, had convenient parking outside the room, and it was surprisingly quiet considering its location! Felt really safe as a woman staying on my own and the private thermal pool was a lovely treat too. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks!

4

Raymond

15 Mar 2023

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Very shabby and not clean in corners or surfaces. Reception was excellent and very welcoming

10

Maria

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

8

Andrew

28 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was clean, price was lower end of scale, reflecting the age of the motel. There was nothing to complain about, staff really friendly.

10

ALISTAIR

26 Dec 2021

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Stayed 1 night

A good value room with enough space. Overall very clean. Easy parking outside the unit.

8

Rachel

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I liked having a private thermal pool. I had never had that before, so that was a nice touch. The room was clean, and it was nice having clean towels and the rubbish being cleared each day. As a personal experience, the Wi-Fi was spotty, but I could at least use my laptop if my phone wasn't connecting. Other than that, it was a good experience.

4

Carina

30 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Person at reception was helpful, knowledgable about the area and gave good recommendations. Hair drier was dusty and had hair on it. Tooth paste stain on the faucet.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated but generally comfortable, and some units are spacious for families. Several guests noted traffic or neighbour noise, spotty Wi-Fi, and limited upstairs air conditioning that left rooms hot.

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6

Graeme

2 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Showing its age. Spa was empty. Could hear the next unit TV until after 1.30 am

6

Mark

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

one of the cheaper options in the area. Room very tired and dowdy. Private thermal hot pool looked inviting but we didn't have time to try it

6

Lee

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice and clean, staff were pleasant and accommodating. Our only issue was that the whole upper floor got no effect from the air conditioning unit. It was crazy hot all night. Other than that the accommodation was clean and fit our needs. Thanks

6

Judith

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location where its not too far from shopping malls. However motel is close to a corner on the main road. Room was clean but had a few cobwebs behind the tv cabinet in lounge that was in the way of the storage cupboard. Had a swimming pool for kids. What i didnt like was there was no air conditioning upstairs & room was way too hot for anyone to sleep in.

8

Sarah

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable bed and nice and quiet.

8

Errol

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Old, but clean and comfortable.

4

Karen

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Shocking access to the property. The rooms were dark (no lighting) and worn. The bathroom in particular was in desperate need of an upgrade. Paint was peeling off the interior of the spa. Could hear the neighbours talking next door. Not up to basic market conditions.

8

Rachel

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I liked having a private thermal pool. I had never had that before, so that was a nice touch. The room was clean, and it was nice having clean towels and the rubbish being cleared each day. As a personal experience, the Wi-Fi was spotty, but I could at least use my laptop if my phone wasn't connecting. Other than that, it was a good experience.

8

Rebecca

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The facilities could use a little refresh but are spacious for a family of four (including teenagers). All clean and tidy. We didn't manage to book a room with a private pool but the swimming pool was a pleasant surprise (and heated!). Location is great but traffic can be noisy at times. What really makes this place stand out is the staff - everyone we encountered was always smiling, professional, cheerful and willing to help! Perfect for a last minute booking - we will be back.

2

Vanessa

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room decor is very old but the worst part was I booked for a queen bed and it was a queen bed base with a double mattress, so my husband didn’t fit and it was a terrible sleep. We couldn’t use the thermal pool in the morning as they only run from 3pm -9.30pm so it was cold. Very disappointed.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful, with multiple mentions of excellent front-desk support and accommodating hosts. Few service complaints were raised.

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10

Desmond

9 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk service was excellent

10

Viena

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Most important thing the Safe of my family Well Done keep up the good and friendly work✌

10

Tony

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff made me feel very welcome.

10

Tyra-lee

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay, welcoming hospitality. Nice clean and tidy rooms. Highly recomend.

6

Jon

28 Jul 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Quiet accept dripping empty spa pool outside bedroom. Comfortable and clean but a bit dated and not cheap. Excellent man on the desk.

10

Kirsty

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hosts and super clean! Yes, it's an older motel, but it was so clean and serviced daily. Really easy to find and access from a busy road, had convenient parking outside the room, and it was surprisingly quiet considering its location! Felt really safe as a woman staying on my own and the private thermal pool was a lovely treat too. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks!

8

catherine t

20 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were helpful and friendly. Units are a great size and well set up. Great location - easy to get to places around the Bay.

8

Susannah

15 Nov 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Odd experience with the hotels.com booking site - I selected the right dates but it booked us in a week later. Luckily they had a spare room. Receptionist did check for other rooms in the city for us first though, which was really kind. And deducted money off our eventual room as the spa bath was out of order.

8

Rebecca

31 Dec 2024

·

Stayed 5 nights

The facilities could use a little refresh but are spacious for a family of four (including teenagers). All clean and tidy. We didn't manage to book a room with a private pool but the swimming pool was a pleasant surprise (and heated!). Location is great but traffic can be noisy at times. What really makes this place stand out is the staff - everyone we encountered was always smiling, professional, cheerful and willing to help! Perfect for a last minute booking - we will be back.

4

Carina

30 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Person at reception was helpful, knowledgable about the area and gave good recommendations. Hair drier was dusty and had hair on it. Tooth paste stain on the faucet.

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Location

Convenient for getting around Tauranga, close to shops/amenities and easy to find. It sits on a busy corner, so some guests experienced traffic noise and found the entrance/exit awkward, though others found it quiet.

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10

Hine

14 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were very happy with the facility. It was easy to find close to shops. Clean and tidy and the parking was great.

6

Judith

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location where its not too far from shopping malls. However motel is close to a corner on the main road. Room was clean but had a few cobwebs behind the tv cabinet in lounge that was in the way of the storage cupboard. Had a swimming pool for kids. What i didnt like was there was no air conditioning upstairs & room was way too hot for anyone to sleep in.

8

Paul

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our short stay here, facilities are good. Nicely situated across the road from the water however, road is very busy but didn’t bother us much. The only issue is entering or exiting the property can be tricky as it’s right on a bend in the road.

8

Maria

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to welcome bay

8

stephen

22 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Central quiet location

10

Janell

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service, love the area close to amenities

10

Kirsty

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hosts and super clean! Yes, it's an older motel, but it was so clean and serviced daily. Really easy to find and access from a busy road, had convenient parking outside the room, and it was surprisingly quiet considering its location! Felt really safe as a woman staying on my own and the private thermal pool was a lovely treat too. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks!

8

catherine t

20 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were helpful and friendly. Units are a great size and well set up. Great location - easy to get to places around the Bay.

10

Quinn

16 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed my stay, nice room and very tidy. Easy location. Can't fault.

8

Rebecca

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The facilities could use a little refresh but are spacious for a family of four (including teenagers). All clean and tidy. We didn't manage to book a room with a private pool but the swimming pool was a pleasant surprise (and heated!). Location is great but traffic can be noisy at times. What really makes this place stand out is the staff - everyone we encountered was always smiling, professional, cheerful and willing to help! Perfect for a last minute booking - we will be back.

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1 $90	2 $103	3 $92	4 $103	5 $103	6 $110	7 $108
8 $103	9 $103	10 $103	11 $103	12 $105	13 $103	14 $103
15 $103	16 $103	17 $103	18 $103	19 $103	20 $109	21 $102
22 $96	23 $96	24 $96	25 $89	26 $96	27 $96	28 $96
29 $91	30 $96

Bennetts Thermal Motor Inn

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Thermal Family Unit, Private Pool

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