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Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga

4.0 star property
4-star motel in Tauranga South

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Exterior
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit)
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit) | Living area
Restaurant
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit) | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
9 Fifteenth Avenue, Tauranga, 3112
  • Tenpin Tauranga
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tauranga Domain
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • ASB Baypark
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Access Studio

Access Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Unit)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (WOTIF CITY SALE)

City Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (WOTIF CITY SALE)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Tauranga

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Tauranga South motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park. Brain Watkins House and Tauranga Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tenpin Tauranga - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • ASB Baypark - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Mount Maunganui Beach - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 14 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tauranga Citizens Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Quantum Vis Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pita Pit Tauranga - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga

4-star motel in Tauranga South
As a guest of Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga also features laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Tauranga motel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Dining table
  • Highchair
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 13 to 18 for adults and NZD 8 to 12 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 1 2025 to August 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 500 per stay
  • A damage deposit of NZD 500 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 13 to 18 for adults, and NZD 8 to 12 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open October 18 and close April 30.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Ambassador Motor Inn Tauranga Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 345 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good just not exception

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great unit. Fab staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latecia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Close to everything and quiet. Will be definitely booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent thanks for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not have been happier! The woman who checked us in was super friendly and helpful, the room spotless, beds were very comfy. Will stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of staff no dislikes
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service

Great service and informative given
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

triesta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception was really nice and helpful, i told her, the reason why we were in Tauranga, she's just told me how to get to our destination places and was so happy 😊, cause we didn't know the way.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service good people would recommend highly. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All round excellence

Stayed two nights having changed plans. Best accommodation if our holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tidy rooms with friendly staff

We were pleasantly surprised by the standard of the rooms (the photos don’t do the rooms justice - very spacious) and overall appearance of the accommodation. The reception lady is super friendly and always happy to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

N r

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an excellent stay, very clean, great amenities, lovely pool and trampoline for kids. Staff very friendly! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office lady very helpful and made us out of town guests very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

dayna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ambassador Motor Inn - perfect place to stay

The host / owner went above and beyond to make our stay a successful business trip. the facilities are excellent. we will definitely book with the Ambassador Motor Inn again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey, Hamilton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful friendly manager. Nice modern facilities. We had 2 cars and it was no problem!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lance

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Office lady was very friendly and helpful. Room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and neat accommodation with friendly and communicative owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023