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Oceanside Motel

3.5 star property

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On the beach, kayaking
Front of property - evening/night
View from property
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510
  • Buffalo Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mercury Bay Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Ocean View

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Ocean View

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Ocean View

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Whitianga

With a stay at Oceanside Motel in Whitianga, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Buffalo Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Lost Spring Thermal Pools. .This beach motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Mercury Bay Museum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Brophys Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Cooks Beach - 32 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The French Fig - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Church Accommodation - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Oceanside Motel

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
Oceanside Motel offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as separate sitting areas and microwaves.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: NZD 12 to 22 per person

Things to do

  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 12.00 to 22 per person
  • Late check-in fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Oceanside Motel Whitianga
Oceanside Whitianga
Oceanside Motel Motel
Oceanside Motel Whitianga
Oceanside Motel Motel Whitianga

Oceanside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 288 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location n pleasant staff/owners . The extra bed was handy . A decent size room with kitchenette
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach paradise.

We stayed in unit 4 I believe, downstairs with a beautiful view of the ocean. Convenient parking to room, amazing that we could walk across the street and be on the beach for good seashell and sand dollar hunting. At high tide we went and sat on the stairs just to enjoy the ocean and full moon! The host was great and really attentive. Would stay again if/when we return to New Zealand.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENEFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anne was a wealth of information.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Paparangi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely older motel. Fantastic views. Owner contacted me prior to arrival to confirm ETA & organized a lock box with unit keys etc. Great service 👍 😄
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we wanted as a motel right on the beach… 10 minutes walk from the town centre eating places A will provided apartment and nice large balcony overlooking the Pacific
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Northernmost upper floor suite, and it was amazingly great! Probably the best accommodations in the area. The large balcony overlooks the beach (30-sec walk), and just sitting and watching the continuous broad waves over and over was mesmerizing. WiFi was good (better than many others in NZ), and the hosts, who live on-site, were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good too. We stayed for much of a week, and would return in a heartbeat!

8/10 Good

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained. Friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location with beautiful views. A leisurely walk from great cafes and restaurants. Comfortable with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenience and ease of property to secure stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Leigh and Duncan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property is in such a perfect location. Easy walking distance to town and right across the road from the beach. The unit was clean but dated. Would have loved a big comfy couch to be able to sit and relax in after a big day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view! Also the people running the place are helpful and really nice. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home.

Returning is like coming home. A base where I can be comfortable while spending time with family, meals out, shopping and walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stunning location looking over to sea.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Nice place right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay in modern accommodation facing the ocean. Friendly welcome on arrival. Plenty of eating choices and the towns shops a 15 min walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel of our entire NZ trip.

Great location, right across from the beach. Within walking distance to stores and restaurants. Very friendly and accommodating hosts; they even provide shovels and beach towels. The best hotel of our entire NZ trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
This family owned motel charged me for being a no-show for a stay that I called them 6 weeks in advance to cancel. I spoke at length with their manager, Dan, for over 15 minutes (calling from the USA) as I explained to him that I may have more than one reservation and I could have one booked direct and one through Expedia. He told me with certainty there was only one reservation and he would cancel it. Two weeks after my stay would have ended, I find a charge for $900 USA on my credit card. I called and spoke to the husband and wife who own the business and they refused to return a single $ stating that Dan knew he can’t cancel a reservation made through Expedia, so it’s my fault that they charged me as a no-show. And their reason for giving me no refund and no accommodation, “we’ve already paid a fee to Expedia”. Never mind that they had full knowledge that I would not be arriving and could have booked the room to someone else! I have travelled to New Zealand over 15 years and dozens of places and have never dealt with as reasonable and rude a couple as these owners. If you are used to friendly New Zealand hosts and American level of Customer Service, STAY Away and definitely book somewhere else!