"Large rooms which have everything you need including a hob, sky TV and a good selection of utensils."
Allan from New Zealand
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"The hospitality after traveling and how comfortable our room was"
Deanna from New Zealand
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"I liked everything about the room it was clean and location was good too easy to find the motel"
Pontso from New Zealand
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18th Avenue Thermal Motel: Geothermal Hot Pool in Tauranga
Thermal Pool & Outdoor Spaces
The property's indoor heated pool is filled with chemical-free geothermal water. This thermal hot pool is available for guest use, with the entire property arranged as a private single-story complex. Surrounding the motel is a spacious outdoor grass area with palm trees, landscaped gardens, seating, and a picnic area.
Studios & Apartments
Studios and apartments have a kitchen with an oven/cooktop, fridge, kettle, toaster, and microwave. A seating area, flat-screen TV with 50+ satellite channels, dining area, heating, wardrobe, telephone, and private bathroom are standard in each room. Daily housekeeping services keep the units tidy throughout the stay.
Family & Leisure Facilities
The motel has a children's playground with a trampoline, plus BBQ facilities and outdoor furniture. Surrounded by palm trees, the outdoor grass space includes a landscaped garden, seating areas, and a picnic area. Parking is free and located directly in front of each unit within the private single-story complex.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Tauranga city centre is a 5-minute drive from the motel, and Fraser Cove shopping centre is a 10-minute walk away. Local restaurants, cafés, and eateries are also within the same 10-minute walk, with Pemberton Park and Cambridge Park close by. Mount Maunganui CBD is a 25-minute drive and Rotorua is a 50-minute drive by car.
Services & Convenience
Free Wi-Fi, free private parking, and daily housekeeping are provided for every stay. Express check-in and check-out, private check-in/check-out, and laundry facilities are available on-site. The property is non-smoking throughout and has CCTV in common areas and outside, plus smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
Highlights
Thermal Pool: Indoor heated pool with chemical-free geothermal water
Rooms: Full kitchen in every studio and apartment
Family: Children's playground with trampoline and BBQ area
Location: 10-minute walk to Fraser Cove shopping centre
Services: Daily housekeeping and express check-in/check-out
“Staff consistently extend a warm welcome, often accommodating early arrivals with genuine friendliness. The spacious rooms are kept clean and well-serviced, with comfortable beds and reliable amenities like good shower pressure and Wi-Fi. Guests also appreciate the relaxing thermal pool, a definite draw for unwinding.”
James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Nzbayofplenty
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18Th Avenue Thermal Motel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Studio
2 persons
30 m²
1 King-size bed
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Deluxe King Studio
2 persons
32 m²
1 King-size bed
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Standard One-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
35 m²
1 King-size bed
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