Academy Motor Inn

3.5 star property
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Seasonal outdoor pool
Garden
Studio | Private kitchenette
Reception
Standard Suite

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
734 Cameron Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, 3112
  • Tenpin Tauranga
    7 min walk
  • Memorial Park
    17 min walk
  • Tauranga Citizens Club
    5 min walk
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    14 min drive

Room options

Studio

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Studio

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Tauranga

Located in Tauranga (Tauranga South), Academy Motor Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park. .This hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Mount Maunganui and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Brain Watkins House.

What's nearby

  • Tenpin Tauranga - 7 min walk
  • Fernland Spa - 4 min drive
  • Tauranga Domain - 5 min drive
  • Mount Maunganui Beach - 15 min drive
  • Mount Maunganui - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tauranga Citizens Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Quantum Vis Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pita Pit Tauranga - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Academy Motor Inn

Tauranga hotel in Tauranga South with a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool
Academy Motor Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 40-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a spa tub, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features a picnic area, barbecue grills, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Planning an event in Tauranga? This hotel has facilities measuring 200 square feet (19 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Airport shuttle available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–8:30 AM: NZD 10-19.50 per person

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Conference space (200 square feet)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 19.50 per person

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, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Academy Motor Inn Hotel
Academy Motor Inn Tauranga
Academy Motor Inn Hotel Tauranga

Academy Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AnnaBooth, Canterbury

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners went above and beyond to make our stay a wonderful one. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool & spa and room service smoothies. Our family room was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful unit with door from the room out to the garden and pool. Lovely spacious bathroom with a spa bath iswell. Cant fault this place at all from cleanliness to service it was all amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Carly, Pukekohe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Close to town. Ubers very gast to motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

J, Auckland

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice comfortable 1 bedroom unit,everything you need loved having Netflix,spa bath and comfortable bed,the curtains are awesome as well, the use of the pool and large spa tub also,very nice an tidy accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Whangarei

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Down on business, great location. Did the job. Short walk to numerous restaurants and supermarkets in a good part of town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
close to the venue, very friendly people who run it, But most of all nothing to complain about, staying there next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

sammi, chch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely receptionist overall great highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service clean room and facilities close to where we wanted to be
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay everthing was great but chairs to site in in lounge area really uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teressa, Tokoroa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They just made it all easy and we checked in and out without a hitch
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! One of the best. Thank you so much to the staff for helping us out and being extra helpful. Never had that before! Amazing. Would recommend to all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great for driving around to explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very spacious room that had a loft bed. The bathroom, kitchenette, and living room space was on the main floor. The deck out back is a shared space and it looks nice out there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy - great to have laundry facilities available
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to town, pool and spa great, very clean and spacious unit
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay on way to Auckland made location perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, value for money. Good facilities and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous time and will be back!! Great location and the pool was awesome. Very clean and perfect temperature :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Weisheng

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020