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Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Rotorua (63% of total searches to Bay of Plenty). The next most popular destinations are Tauranga (27%) and Mount Maunganui (6%). Searches for hotels in Papamoa (4%) are also popular.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in Bay of Plenty for as cheap as $19 (Rotorua) in the last 3 days. The average price is $162.