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Luxe Cinemas Tauranga

📍 Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

★4.4(446 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

Luxe Cinemas Tauranga screens mainstream releases, documentaries, National Theatre Live, and opera and ballet in three intimate cinemas. Soft fleecy blankets, spacious seating, golden popcorn bowls, and coffee in real mugs set it apart from multiplex cinemas.

✓ Intimate cinema✓ Fleecy blankets✓ National Theatre Live✓ Opera and ballet✓ School holiday deals
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★★★★★Featured review by Anni Botha

What a luxurious way to watch movies! Luxe is a beautiful setting with spacious seats, lovely golden popcorn bowls and delicious hot coffee in a mug instead of a paper cup. There are even soft fleecy blankets available to snuggle up with on a cold and rainy day. Pure joy.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Reviewers describe it as pure joy — luxurious without being stuffy, and genuinely uncrowded in a way that multiplex cinemas rarely manage. The intimate three-cinema setup creates a relaxed atmosphere that suits families wanting a special outing rather than a standard cinema trip. Booking ahead is wise as sessions sell out quickly.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Fleecy blankets are available for colder days — no need to bring your own
⏰Book ahead as the small venue fills quickly, especially for popular releases
đŸŽŸī¸School holiday deals offer family pricing on selected children's films
🚗The foyer and bar area is comfortable for pre-film arrivals

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
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446 Google reviews

Luxurious, comfortable atmosphere50%
Exceptional staff service30%
Uncrowded and inviting setting20%
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Anni Botha

a year ago

★★★★★

“What a luxurious way to watch movies! Luxe is a beautiful setting with spacious seats, lovely golden popcorn bowls and delicious hot coffee in a mug instead of a paper cup. There are even soft fleecy blankets available to snuggle up with on a cold and rainy day. Pure joy.”

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Susan Clark

5 months ago

★★★★★

“Fantastic little cinema. Lovely surroundings and pleasant staff. Limited food and snack options but quite adequate. Each of 3 cinemas are very comfortable. Highly recommend.”

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Isabel Peers

a month ago

★★★★★

“i just watched wuthering heights and gracie cooper-reid gave 5 star service with a personal touch. She should be given employee of the month every month”

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Evelyn Herbert

5 months ago

★★★★★

“Lovely cinema with awesome area for coffee and treat. Staff great. So nice to be in a theatre where it feels very inviting and not overcrowded.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Luxe Cinemas Tauranga has three intimate cinema spaces with spacious seating and an unhurried atmosphere. Soft fleecy blankets are available on cold days. Popcorn arrives in golden bowls; coffee comes in proper mugs. The program mixes current releases with Kiwi films, National Theatre Live broadcasts, and Metropolitan Opera and Royal Ballet screenings. School holiday deals offer family pricing on selected children's films. A welcoming foyer and bar area suits pre-film arrivals.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 21:00
Tuesday10:00 – 21:00
Wednesday10:00 – 21:00
Thursday10:00 – 21:00
Friday10:00 – 21:00
Saturday10:00 – 21:00
Sunday10:00 – 21:00

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