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Oceanside Motel

3.5 star property
Comfortable motel near the beach

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Beach nearby, kayaking
Balcony
Reception
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

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Map
32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510
  • Popular LocationBuffalo Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationLost Spring Thermal Pools7 min walk
  • Popular LocationMercury Bay Museum12 min walk

Room options

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Whitianga

Oceanside Motel places you steps from Coromandel Peninsula and within a short 5-minute stroll of Buffalo Beach. Highlights at this beach motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .You can enjoy flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and all 9 rooms feature furnished balconies, sitting areas and coffee/tea makers. Room service is available and kitchenettes come with fridges, microwaves and stovetops, so in-room dining is easy. Hairdryers, phones and irons/ironing boards are also available. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. Continental breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Whitianga motel include Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Mercury Bay Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min walk
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 7 min walk
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 12 min walk
  • Cooks Beach - 37 min drive
  • Cathedral Cove - 39 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Pour House - 26 min drive
  • Buffalo Beach Takeaway - 8 min walk
  • Subway - 16 min walk
  • Stoked - 10 min walk
  • Smitty's Sports Bar & Grill - 13 min walk

About this property

Oceanside Motel

Comfortable motel near the beach
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.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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.

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

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 12 to 18 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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

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: from approximately NZD 12.00 to 18.00 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

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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Oceanside Motel?

Oceanside Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanside Motel?

As of 13 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanside Motel on 13 June 2024 start from AU$182.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Oceanside Motel?

Yep, Oceanside Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Oceanside Motel?

Yep, Oceanside Motel is a short 2-minute walk from Buffalo Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and kayaking.

Does Oceanside Motel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is offered at Oceanside Motel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Oceanside Motel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Oceanside Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Oceanside Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Oceanside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 267 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 267 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 267 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 267 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 267 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

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