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18th Avenue Thermal Motel

3.5 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Garden
Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Two Bedroom Unit | View from room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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50 Eighteenth Avenue, Tauranga, 3112
  • Place, Tenpin Tauranga
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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King Studio

King Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Studio

Deluxe King Studio

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Unit

One Bedroom Unit

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior 1 Bedroom

Superior 1 Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Unit

Two Bedroom Unit

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Tauranga

With a stay at 18th Avenue Thermal Motel in Tauranga (Tauranga South), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga. .This aparthotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Memorial Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Tauranga Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Tenpin Tauranga - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 19 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oak Tree Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tauranga Citizens' Club - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪88 Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

Aparthotel in Tauranga with free parking
18th Avenue Thermal Motel offers 17 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include minibars and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access) nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 17 units
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

18th Avenue Thermal Motel Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal
18th Avenue Thermal Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Aparthotel
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Aparthotel Tauranga

Reviews

18th Avenue Thermal Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 248 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness
It was okay, the location is good. The sheets were a bit smelly and old. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Old and needs updating but it was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

P

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Affordable

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Willingstone

Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were busy with renovation, but did this quietly and respectfully so disturbances were not a problem
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moria, Pukenui

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area, nice and quiet and convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heemi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a wonderful stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness
Fine enough for our short stay. The bathroom floor area needs a tidy up.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome. Easy parking. See you again in 3 weeks :-)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Hospitable. Thermal pool very unique. Everything we needed. 10 minutes from beach walk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Phoebe

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Latecia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
clean and quiet but in bad need of an update
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

PHILLIP

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, but it lacked a telephone and a radio, but the TV choice was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024