Accommodation
Stay close to the gig
Coming from out of town? We've pulled together a few good places to stay around Tauranga CBD, from treat-yourself waterfront stays to more budget-friendly options.
The Cargo Shed, Dive Crescent, Tauranga — anywhere in the CBD keeps you minutes away.
Treat yourself
Make a weekend of it.
Our pick
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
Our pick of the bunch. Stylish waterfront hotel with a restaurant and bar onsite, breakfast available in the morning, and about as convenient as it gets for the CBD. Lovely for couples or anyone wanting a nicer stay.
- Waterfront
- Restaurant & bar
- Breakfast onsite
- Central
Clarence Boutique Hotel
51 Willow Street, Tauranga
Stylish, intimate boutique hotel right in central Tauranga. A good choice if you want something with a bit of character and a bit of occasion.
- Boutique
- Central
Stay central
Walkable, easy, done.
Hotel on Devonport
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
Central CBD location that puts the restaurants and bars on your doorstep. A solid mid-range option and an easy choice if you want to be in the heart of town.
- Central
- Restaurant & bar
Quest Tauranga Central
71 Devonport Road, Tauranga
Apartment-style accommodation in the middle of the CBD. Handy if you're staying more than one night, or if you'd simply like more space than a hotel room.
- Apartment style
- Central
The Tauranga on the Waterfront
1 Second Avenue, Tauranga
Comfortable motel-style accommodation on the waterfront, still central. A good balance between location and keeping the spend sensible.
- Waterfront
- Central
Budget friendly
Location over frills.
Harbour City Motor Inn
50 Wharf Street, Tauranga
Very central, practical and convenient. A good lower-cost option if being able to walk everywhere matters more to you than the extras.
- Budget friendly
- Central
Strand Motel
27 The Strand, Tauranga
Central Tauranga, close to the bars, restaurants and the CBD. A simple option for keeping accommodation costs down.
- Budget friendly
- Central
Taiparoro House 1882
Fifth Avenue, Tauranga
Another more affordable Tauranga option, with proper character. A nice alternative if a standard hotel room isn't your thing.
- Budget friendly
- Character stay
Accommodation is not reserved as part of the event, so we recommend booking early if you’re travelling to Tauranga. There are no room blocks or group rates — just book whatever suits you.
Survived the Big Gig? Time for coffee.
The morning after
Coffee, carbs & a Big Gig debrief.
Not quite ready to say goodbye? Tauranga has plenty of good spots for a post-gig breakfast. Whether you need strong coffee, a proper feed or somewhere to replay last night’s dance-floor decisions, here are a few local favourites.
Last night: DnB. This morning: eggs & caffeine.
Trinity Wharf Breakfast
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The easiest option going if you're already staying at Trinity Wharf — breakfast onsite, waterfront setting, and no need to find your shoes or drive anywhere after a late one.
Grindz Cafe
First Avenue, Tauranga
A popular Tauranga breakfast spot with good coffee and a solid menu. Great for a relaxed post-gig catch-up with whoever's still standing.
The Med Cafe
Tauranga CBD
A well-known local favourite in the CBD with all-day breakfast, which is exactly the flexibility you'll want the morning after.
Chapel Cafe
Tauranga
Relaxed local cafe vibe and a very good brunch. Convenient if you're staying around the Trinity Wharf side of the city.
Torri Eatery
Tauranga
Highly regarded, stylish but still relaxed. Worth it if you're happy to travel a short distance out of the CBD for your eggs.
Opening hours change, especially on a Sunday — worth a quick check before you rally the group.