"The decor in the rooms was lovely, very comfy beds!"
VanHadPor from New Zealand
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"Possibly the cleanest motel we have stayed in."
Tricia from New Zealand
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"The heated pool was a great bonus, and we were very pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was through the night."
Pokeno8 from New Zealand
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"The bed is super comfy, the shower has great pressure and there's everything I need to enjoy my stay."
Andrea B from New Zealand
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"Very spacious rooms - heaps of space for two adults and two kids."
Jo from New Zealand
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Academy Motor Inn: Heated Pool, Hot Tub, and Kitchenette Suites in Tauranga
Rooms and Suites
Academy Motor Inn has a range of room types, including mezzanine and access studios, family suites, and one-bedroom suites. Each unit comes with a kitchenette equipped with a stovetop and microwave. Most rooms have a spa bath, and all rooms include a flat-screen TV with 50+ satellite channels.
Amenities and Recreation
The heated outdoor swimming pool is open seasonally and has a pool cover, fence, sun loungers, and swimming pool toys. The hot tub is available for guests, and pool towels are supplied. BBQ facilities, a garden, picnic area, and outdoor furniture provide outdoor cooking and dining space.
Dining
Daily breakfast service includes continental and cooked options. Guests can choose the chargeback option at local restaurants CBK, The Phoenix, and 88 Chinese Restaurant. Every room has a kitchenette for self-catering stays.
Location
Academy Motor Inn is 5 minutes' drive from Tauranga town centre and 8 minutes' drive from Tauranga Golf Club and Tauranga Racecourse. Mount Maunganui Beach, Papamoa Beach, and Tauranga Airport are within 15 minutes' drive. White Island is a nearby destination for scuba diving adventures, and the hotel offers scenic views of the Kaimai Ranges.
Business and Family
The on-site conference room accommodates up to 18 guests and has catering options. Daily housekeeping, laundry services, and a complimentary electric vehicle charging station are available. Family rooms, board games, and swimming pool toys are available; the pool area has a fence.
Highlights
Location: 5 minutes' drive from Tauranga town centre, 15 minutes' drive from Mount Maunganui Beach
Rooms: Mezzanine and access studios, family suites, one-bedroom suites
Recreation: Heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, BBQ facilities
Business: Conference room for up to 18 guests with catering options
Family: Family rooms, board games, swimming pool toys
Extras: Complimentary electric vehicle charging station, boat and trailer parking
“Academy Motor Inn strikes me as remarkably clean, an impression amplified by spacious, well-appointed rooms that managed to remain surprisingly quiet. The heated pool is a definite draw, a pleasant amenity that guests seemed to appreciate, alongside the genuinely friendly and accommodating hosts. It's the sort of place where thoughtful touches, like the chocolates left in rooms, stand out, making for a comfortable and unexpectedly serene stay.”
James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Nzbayofplenty
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Academy Motor Inn offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Executive Queen Suite
2 persons
38 m²
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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Executive Studio
2 persons
26 m²
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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Superior One-Bedroom Suite
2 persons
42 m²
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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