Located alongside the Bay of Plenty, Ambassador Motor Inn offers free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool. All suites and studios feature a flat-screen TV and kitchenette facilities. Tauranga’s shops, restaurants and pubs are 7 minutes’ drive from the Ambassador Motel. It is a 20-minute drive from both Tauranga Harbor and Mount Beach. Local activities include swimming, kayaking and kite-surfing. On-site facilities include a shared barbecue area, guest laundry and luggage storage. All accommodations features a sofa and an outdoor seating area. Disabled access facilities are available. This Property only accepts Credit Cards with your booking, Not Debit Plus Cards thank you.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • James
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location is good was beautifully clean and tidy good heat pump to cool all down with summer heat
  • Justsimplyjordy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Kerry-Anne was absolutely amazing, what a credit to the Motor Inn, warm, inviting, friendly and so bubbly. The room itself was great, light, clean, and large and done the job. The cleaning staff were absolutely amazing also, and loved the little...
  • Brett
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean, spacious, comfortable, well maintained, convenient parking, good location, nice kitchen facilities, responsive and helpful staff

Area info

Amenities of Ambassador Motor Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Ambassador Motor Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. That's about USD 298. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 40 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 25 and 90 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Ambassador Motor Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3% charge when paying with a Credit Card, All booking must be done with a Credit Card not a Debit Plus Card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ambassador Motor Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Ambassador Motor Inn

  • The prices at Ambassador Motor Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Ambassador Motor Inn include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment

  • Ambassador Motor Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • Ambassador Motor Inn is 1.7 miles from the center of Tauranga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Ambassador Motor Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Ambassador Motor Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.