Quest Tauranga Apartment
by the TopOfHotel team
Quest Tauranga is a central 4-star serviced apartment built around a real kitchen and in-room laundry — made for longer stays.
Quest Tauranga is a central 4-star serviced apartment built around a real kitchen and in-room laundry — made for longer stays.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Quest Tauranga Apartment is part of Quest, the largest serviced-apartment chain across Australia and New Zealand, and it scores 8.6/10 on Agoda. You can pick a studio, a one-bedroom or a two-bedroom unit, and every one comes with its own kitchen, a washer-dryer and a living room. Many units add a balcony. The whole thing is set up to feel like an apartment you live in rather than a room you check into.
Food and amenities
The draw here is the full in-room kitchen — stove, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and the rest of the gear — so you can shop at Countdown or Pak'nSave and cook your own meals. Every unit also has its own washer-dryer, which is exactly what you want on a longer stay. One review summed it up as like having your own home in the middle of the city — convenient for repeat business travellers and families. Worth knowing: breakfast is not in the standard rate, there is no pool or gym, and parking costs extra.
Location and getting there
It sits in central Tauranga on Devonport, a 3–5 minute walk to The Strand waterfront and the main restaurants. Tauranga Airport is about 5 km away. For getting around town on foot, the position is hard to beat.
Things to know before booking
Breakfast is not included in the standard package, so plan to use the kitchen or eat out. Parking is an extra charge, roughly $9–12 a night. And there is no pool and no gym on site — this is an apartment built around the kitchen and laundry, not a resort.
Our take
This is the one to book if you are a regular business visitor, a family staying 5+ nights, or a group of four splitting a two-bedroom where the per-person cost lands well below a hotel. Skip it if you want a pool, a gym or breakfast laid on. For self-catering in the middle of town, with rooms from around $100 a night, Quest does exactly what it sets out to do.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Every unit has a full kitchen — stove, oven, fridge, microwave and dishwasher — so you can cook and skip the cost of eating out.
- There is a washer-dryer in the room, which makes a real difference on a longer stay or with a family.
- It is right in central Tauranga on Devonport, a short walk to The Strand and the main restaurants.
- Quest is the largest serviced-apartment chain across Australia and New Zealand, so you know the standard you are booking.
- Guests consistently praise the service from the staff.
- Breakfast is not included in the standard package — though with a kitchen in the room, you may not miss it.
- Parking is an extra charge, roughly $9–12 a night on top of the room.
- There is no pool and no gym, so if those matter to you, look elsewhere.
Who It’s For
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Insider Tips
- If you are a regular business visitor, ask about long-stay rates — the discount can be significant.
- Shop at Countdown or Pak'nSave and cook in your unit to keep costs down.
- Book the two-bedroom for a family or group of four — the per-person cost beats a hotel.