Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets are allowed, but service animals are permitted.

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 or late check-in/check-out may be arranged by contacting the property in advance.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Tauranga South, within a 5-minute drive of Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park, and approximately 2.3 km from Tauranga Golf Club and 2.4 km from Brain Watkins House.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a swimming pool available for guests.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are welcome at the property.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Extra beds and cribs are not available at the property.

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

What guests think

At 18th Avenue Thermal Motel, guests describe an older, no‑frills stay with clean, spacious units, friendly service, and a convenient, generally quiet location near shops and the hospital, but also recurring drawbacks like dated fittings and some limited amenities.

Many mention the thermal pool as a draw, though it can be lukewarm, need maintenance, or be closed without notice. Comfort issues include no air conditioning, hot rooms, and occasional noise through thin walls, plus intermittent Wi‑Fi and very low water pressure. If you value cleanliness, friendly staff, and location over modern finishes and robust facilities, this motel can suit a simple stay.

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Facilities

On-site thermal pool is a notable feature but feedback is mixed, with lukewarm water, cleanliness concerns, and occasional closures for maintenance. Parking is straightforward outside units.

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Allan

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking easy

6

Phoebe

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Didn’t much like this property. The thermal pool was gross and same with our shower over bath. Rooms where ridiculously hot with no AC and fan just blowed hot air around

8

Veronica

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Hospitable. Thermal pool very unique. Everything we needed. 10 minutes from beach walk.

6

Karina

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was disappointed that they did not let us know that the pool was under maintenance. I specifically booked at this place as I had my 7 year old Granddaughter with us and she was looking forward to the swim.

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Peter

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thermal Pool was not available for use. Only found out when I went to use the pool.

10

Jill

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The indoor natural hot springs pool could definately use a face lift...it just appeared old and not maintained. The room was nice and clean. Good stay.

8

Andrew

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice generous room. The overall condition of the place needs some touch up especially the shower pressure. Sky TV is great. Central location. The themal pool was good. I would have loved it to be hot rather than luke warm. Staff was great to deal with

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David

Feb 27, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

18th Ave Thermal - Tauranga Pros - Easy parking - Sleeps 4 - 1 king - 2 singles (but only seats 3 ?) - Full size fridge/freezer - Kitchenette ( but very dated) Cons - very old and tired chalet type rooms - Not air conditioned - Not insulated as it’s hot inside while it’s only 20* outside. - Fans provided are so noisy you’ll never get to sleep - Not soundproofed so you hear your neighbor use the toilet - No fly screens - Totally Dysfunctional layout - Wash basin tap plumbed the wrong way - hot was cold and vise-versa. With a little effort this motel could be a great place to stay as it’s really close to a shopping centre and has parking right outside your room. Unfortunately it’s badly in need of renovations to revamp kitchen and ensuite and more importantly to insulate (acoustic + thermal) and air condition each room.

8

Jeff

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice motel and nice staff. Good to have the warm pool to relax in

6

Kahutoia

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room felt outdated and had crums in the couches. The photos seemed like they where from when it first opened so wear and tear didnt show until you arrived there. The lawns where only mowed by the trampoline and BBQ but left over grown (knee height) by the swings and in all the garden beds weeds where growing & on your way to the pool grass was really overgrown which made you question if your going the right way. The Pool room itself was ok, but pool maintenance could be better. Green goo on the sides and floor (say geothermic pool but will have to question that cause it didnt feel or smell like one). Staff where lovely though & beds were comfy.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean or spotless. Some reported missed cleaning (crumbs, insects) and worn or damp bathroom areas that feel less hygienic.

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10

Jean

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Big shout out to amazing owners and the cleaners motel was so beautiful spotless it was so easy for us to do things where the shopping center is close by also since been staying there I was easy to go to the hospital to see a family member that not here with us Thankyou we will be coming back for another time

10

Lynn

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We travel a fair amount and I have never stayed in such a neat, tidy and clean unit. It was a pleasure staying here and I would highly recommend it.

8

Peter

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The service for us was great considering we did a last minute booking. The rooms were clean and well maintained, and they had the thickest motel towels of out whole New Zealand trip.

10

Lawrence

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here twice. An older motel with older decor but nice and clean and for us, it is conveniently located. We would stay again.

6

Anne

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old and needs updating but it was very clean

10

Mareta

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean room, no pets, minimal interaction at check in, the young lady cleaning wss bery polite and interacted with our children when 4yo asked lots of questions, heaps of parking space.

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Mohammed

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were insects in the room …cleaning was not proper! Overall the stay was nt really good according to the price we paid the rooms were not that good!! The pictures they show the rooms were really different

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Andrew

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

12.30am people yelling not in English. Cars coming and going from 12.30am till 2.30am right out side our window. Bed was hard. In the bathroom I leant on the wall when shaving and hand went through the plaster. Was damp and looked if wall had been patched before. Motel charged large amount on credit card. Not happy with our stay at all

8

Felicity

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fine enough for our short stay. The bathroom floor area needs a tidy up.

6

Kahutoia

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room felt outdated and had crums in the couches. The photos seemed like they where from when it first opened so wear and tear didnt show until you arrived there. The lawns where only mowed by the trampoline and BBQ but left over grown (knee height) by the swings and in all the garden beds weeds where growing & on your way to the pool grass was really overgrown which made you question if your going the right way. The Pool room itself was ok, but pool maintenance could be better. Green goo on the sides and floor (say geothermic pool but will have to question that cause it didnt feel or smell like one). Staff where lovely though & beds were comfy.

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Rooms

Units are generally spacious but dated, with no air conditioning common and thin walls making some stays hot or occasionally noisy. Water pressure is frequently very low, Wi‑Fi can be unreliable, and some beds or TVs disappoint.

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Chris

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious unit. Good heater. Hot water pressure not great

2

Paul

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dated accommodation, with single-glazed windows. No air conditioning. The geothermal pool was unable to be accessed (whole point of us booking this accommodation i the first place). Had to ask for an extra heater in the evening. Thin walls without much insulation (can hear noises from the next door unit easily). Very unreliable wifi internet. Friendly receptionist / staff.

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Peter

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was dated but has had a upgrade, Bed was comfortable, new carpet, Kitchen was workable, No aircon but a heater was supplied, Our biggest Problem was the water pressure in the shower it was bearly a trickle. very bad and hard if you wash your hair

8

P

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Comfortable spacious unit. Bed a bit to firm for my liking and was pleased to have my own pillow with me. However, we would stay again.

10

Lawrence

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel decor is dated. However, rooms are spacious, clean, and well appointed. Very handy to a large shopping centre.

4

Katerina

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No internet

Translate

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Julie

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We liked the chairs outside for people to sit on at the end of the day. The location was very handy. TV on the was quite small. There was no AC unit, and no flyscreens on the windows. mosquitos came into the room.

4

David

Feb 27, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

18th Ave Thermal - Tauranga Pros - Easy parking - Sleeps 4 - 1 king - 2 singles (but only seats 3 ?) - Full size fridge/freezer - Kitchenette ( but very dated) Cons - very old and tired chalet type rooms - Not air conditioned - Not insulated as it’s hot inside while it’s only 20* outside. - Fans provided are so noisy you’ll never get to sleep - Not soundproofed so you hear your neighbor use the toilet - No fly screens - Totally Dysfunctional layout - Wash basin tap plumbed the wrong way - hot was cold and vise-versa. With a little effort this motel could be a great place to stay as it’s really close to a shopping centre and has parking right outside your room. Unfortunately it’s badly in need of renovations to revamp kitchen and ensuite and more importantly to insulate (acoustic + thermal) and air condition each room.

6

Jacqueline

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room itself was OK, but quite tired and dated. The shower was terrible, no water pressure at all, very slippery and a big step down out of the shower which did make me slip. Also the step into the room was very high, quite dangerous having to take such a big step down.

6

Louise

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was OK but the bathroom is terrible, Had to run around the shower to get wet, really poor pressure, the TV is too small for the large room. I class it cheap but cheerful but the above issues will prevent me from returning

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Service

Staff are often friendly, helpful, and check-in is easy. A few experienced communication or policy issues, such as no milk on arrival, unannounced pool closures, billing/refund disputes, or limited after-hours support.

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Jean

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Big shout out to amazing owners and the cleaners motel was so beautiful spotless it was so easy for us to do things where the shopping center is close by also since been staying there I was easy to go to the hospital to see a family member that not here with us Thankyou we will be coming back for another time

8

Peter

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The service for us was great considering we did a last minute booking. The rooms were clean and well maintained, and they had the thickest motel towels of out whole New Zealand trip.

10

Karen

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was quick and person in office was very happy, friendly and helpful. Very happy to come back and stay. Thank you to all other staff members for also been friendly and helpful.

10

Mareta

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean room, no pets, minimal interaction at check in, the young lady cleaning wss bery polite and interacted with our children when 4yo asked lots of questions, heaps of parking space.

6

Karen

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall it was good, but lacked basic things like small lamps for side tables. Wifi code didn’t work and office was closed early so couldn’t get a solution. The shower was in desperate need of replacing along with the lino in bathroom….would make it hygienic. Bed was like a rock. Everything else was really clean.

2

Te Ariki

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one witch said $109 that was okay , Come the next day 20 minutes after we checked out and got down the road I noticed it charged me $189? When we confronted the Indian at the front office he denied it & said they charged $109 and to not listen to whatever , By this point my partner was overheated witch would’ve ended bad so I told him leave it but I will be putting a complaint in don’t worry about that . - Now that room was okay don’t get wrong but for the price of $189 I could’ve got a better motel closer to where I was meant to be .

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Jim

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was in good condition and staff were very helpful. Only suggestion is that there should be a grab rail in the shower as the metal floor can get slippery and maybe not safe especially for older people.

6

Catherine

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

On arrival I asked for milk.Reception told me to go to Woolworths.Very disappointed.Reading in Motel Information.milk given on arrival.

8

Jeff

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice motel and nice staff. Good to have the warm pool to relax in

8

Linda

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Just right for me,everything i needed,unit clean & tidy & bed comfy...handy to Fraser Cove shops & supermarket & not far from Bethleham & Maungatapu where i was visiting. Owner helpful when asked Would stay again,so recommend 18th Avenue Motel

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Location

Convenient, generally quiet spot close to a large shopping centre and the hospital, with easy access around town. Some mention quick access to the beach area.

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Jean

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Big shout out to amazing owners and the cleaners motel was so beautiful spotless it was so easy for us to do things where the shopping center is close by also since been staying there I was easy to go to the hospital to see a family member that not here with us Thankyou we will be coming back for another time

8

ian

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was easy to get to and it was handy to get to shopping. It was also quiet and comfortable

6

Stacey

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff seem nice and it's close to the hospital so that's helpful. The water pressure is terrible. The whole place could do with a revamp.

8

Veronica

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Hospitable. Thermal pool very unique. Everything we needed. 10 minutes from beach walk.

10

Lawrence

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel decor is dated. However, rooms are spacious, clean, and well appointed. Very handy to a large shopping centre.

8

Willingstone

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet

8

Andrew

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice generous room. The overall condition of the place needs some touch up especially the shower pressure. Sky TV is great. Central location. The themal pool was good. I would have loved it to be hot rather than luke warm. Staff was great to deal with

4

David

Feb 27, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

18th Ave Thermal - Tauranga Pros - Easy parking - Sleeps 4 - 1 king - 2 singles (but only seats 3 ?) - Full size fridge/freezer - Kitchenette ( but very dated) Cons - very old and tired chalet type rooms - Not air conditioned - Not insulated as it’s hot inside while it’s only 20* outside. - Fans provided are so noisy you’ll never get to sleep - Not soundproofed so you hear your neighbor use the toilet - No fly screens - Totally Dysfunctional layout - Wash basin tap plumbed the wrong way - hot was cold and vise-versa. With a little effort this motel could be a great place to stay as it’s really close to a shopping centre and has parking right outside your room. Unfortunately it’s badly in need of renovations to revamp kitchen and ensuite and more importantly to insulate (acoustic + thermal) and air condition each room.

10

Moria

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great area, nice and quiet and convenient location

8

Linda

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Just right for me,everything i needed,unit clean & tidy & bed comfy...handy to Fraser Cove shops & supermarket & not far from Bethleham & Maungatapu where i was visiting. Owner helpful when asked Would stay again,so recommend 18th Avenue Motel

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1 $77	2 $90	3 $85	4 $94	5 $90	6 $90	7 $99
8 $90	9 $89	10 $90	11 $88	12 $90	13 $99	14 $99
15 $94	16 $90	17 $90	18 $90	19 $90	20 $99	21 $98
22 $87	23 $90	24 $90	25 $90	26 $90	27 $99	28 $95
29 $87	30 $90

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

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