Oceanside Motel

Property class: 3.5
Whitianga motel on beach

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Oceanside Motel is just 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite kayaking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
The current price is $127
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and two windows with blinds.

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Ocean View

An outdoor patio with seating and a table, a brick wall, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

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

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

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a yellow towel. It overlooks a beach and a road with trees and hills in the distance.

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Ocean View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small bedside table, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Ocean View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small bedside table, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

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

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

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a yellow towel. It overlooks a beach and a road with trees and hills in the distance.

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a yellow towel. It overlooks a beach and a road with trees and hills in the distance.

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and two windows with blinds.

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and two windows with blinds.

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Brophys Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 3 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Marina Bay Eatery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Oceanside Motel

  • Oceanside Motel is just 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite kayaking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Oceanside Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach was easily accessible and offered stunning views, perfect for relaxation and activities like seashell and sand dollar hunting. (8 reviews)
  • The property is close to various restaurants and cafes, offering a convenient dining experience. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed in the upper King room with the ocean view and it was as lovely as expected. Bedding was good and heater great to warm up on a cold winters day, really lovely deck and very clean!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, lovely views and a great location!
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and the service always courteous.
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10/10 Exceptional

Well equipped kitchen and very good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous location with beautiful views. A leisurely walk from great cafes and restaurants. Comfortable with everything we needed for our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place right on the beach.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable and spacious friendly helpful staff
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great view! Also the people running the place are helpful and really nice. We enjoyed our stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location n pleasant staff/owners . The extra bed was handy . A decent size room with kitchenette
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Well maintained. Friendly owners
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely older motel. Fantastic views. Owner contacted me prior to arrival to confirm ETA & organized a lock box with unit keys etc. Great service 👍 😄
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Older property, you can see it is well looked after though and thought has gone into minor details/amenities. It was very clean and today inside and out
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome spot!

Down for the night so partner could join a fishing charter next day. This is my go to place when in Whitianga. The owners are great, so helpfull. You cant beat the location or the sunrise view! Thanks so much! see you next time :)
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10/10 Exceptional

If you like long walks along the beach, then this is literally the hotel for you. Close enough to make the wharf and downtown walkable (about 15-20 minutes depending on your speed), but far enough to not be in the middle of it all. Oh and the view of the Mercury Bay and beyond is perfection for relaxing with your morning coffee (especially if it rains on the bay - the rainbows are quite something).
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8/10 Very good

We were upgraded to a ground floor ocean view unit. While we appreciated the extra space, we found the lack of seating in the lounge area inconvenient. While there were two extra beds in the lounge area (for families we assume), there was no comfortable seating for watching tv. The two chairs in the room were just too low, especially for older people.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful beach view, and we witnessed an unforgettable sunrise in the bed
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic friendly staff. Great room with outstanding views.
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8/10 Very good

I find the bed hard. Otherwise it was an excellent 👌 place to stay.