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Oceanside Motel

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby, kayaking
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Front of property – evening/night
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510
  • Coromandel Peninsula
    1 min walk
  • Buffalo Beach
    2 min walk
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    7 min walk
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    3 min drive

Room options

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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 Single Bed

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Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

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

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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 Single Bed

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Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

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

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 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

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

About this property

Oceanside Motel

Beach motel in Whitianga with free parking
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Oceanside Motel offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Oceanside Motel, you're just a quick walk from Coromandel Peninsula. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes kayaking
  • Steps from Coromandel Peninsula and 2 minutes on foot from Buffalo Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Oceanside Motel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Oceanside Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Whitianga motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 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

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
  • 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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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. 147 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 273 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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!

10/10 Excellent

Steffi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We did not like the layout of the bathroom. Entering the room straight into bathroom, no door to toilet, was disconcerting. Shower cubicle strange.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean good size good heater
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just Great
Nice clean beachfront room. Huge kitchen if keen on cooking. Walking distance to the wharf, where eateries operate. Even has collaboration with Grace O'Malley's for 10% discount, just that we forgot to show the card... Only drawback is need some time to figure out the hot water for the shower...
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for early morning sunrise & beach walk. Handy to Harbour House Cafe for good coffee & dinner at Kufe bar & Restaurant. Enjoyed our stay at Oceanside. 😊
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, clean, clean. Fabulous hospitality. Gorgeous view. Quiet. Ty from Canada 🇨🇦
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay with the beach across the road! Owner is fantastic! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
highly recommend
Les and Jill were very friendly and felt very much at ease there, especially given the cyclone. The room was spacious and with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
thoroughly enjoyable!
Great location, easy walk into town. Fabulous view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay, lovely and clean and the view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Codie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, and tidy 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, great staff & room was clean & modern
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location In Pauanui, shopping centre across the road. Beach & international Golf course nearby & Tairua 20 km drive. Would recommend this motel to others
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022