Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel

3.0 star property

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View - Upper Level (1 Queen and 2 Single Beds)	 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sea View 2 Bedroom Plus Loft Suite, Upper Level (1 King, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sea View 1 Bedroom Suite, Ground Level (1 Double and 2 Single Beds) | View from room
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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42 The Parade, Auckland, 2012
  • Place, Half Moon Bay Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Spark Arena
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Chalet (1 Double and 1 Single Bed)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Sea View 1 Bedroom Plus Loft Suite, Upper Level (2 Double and 3 Single Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Sea View 1 Bedroom Suite, Ground Level (1 Double and 2 Single Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Sea View 1 Bedroom Suite, Upper Level (1 Double and 2 Single Beds)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Sea View 2 Bedroom Plus Loft Suite, Upper Level (1 King, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Sea View 1 Bedroom Plus Loft Suite, Upper Level (2 Double and 3 Single Beds)

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free WiFi

Sea View 1 Bedroom Suite, Ground Level (1 Double and 2 Single Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

With a stay at Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel in Auckland (Bucklands Beach), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Half Moon Bay Marina and Botany Town Centre. .This beach motel is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Spark Arena and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Sky Tower.

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay Marina - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Mount Eden - 26 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Sky Tower - 27 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Eden Park - 28 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Spark Arena - 30 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Ellerslie Station - 15 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hood - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fiftyfourth Street Bakery Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bucks Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪PhoPho - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel

Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9 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 9 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Bucklands Beach Waterfront
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Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 402 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Disliked: Staff & service
Great location for us. Unfortunately no staff on site. Room very tight with space. Good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
although the pool gate got stuck on locked the kids loved it and the staff were onto it right away to try fix.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location & facilities with view of beach from our room, beds comfy & staff accomodating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable bed. Generous tv. Quiet despite being near the road and the beach. Gem of a spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The positives: The staff are so nice. The location is beautiful, the views are incredible. However, the rooms need a big update. There is an odor that permeates the room. When the doors are open, it’s not bad but at night on the first floor you cannot leave the doors open cause someone could just walk into your room from the outside while you’re sleeping. Therefore, the rooms probably should be painted the furniture updated, and a thorough thorough cleaning. I think this place has the potential to be an amazing motel just needs a lot of updating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ane

Nice and clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place right on the beach, good restaurants and coffee shop 5 mins walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Great stay

Vety nice, pleasant, and comfortable motel with very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved every bit of our stay highly recommend these guys staff are so friendly and welcoming definitely going back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy unit perfect for our short stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gordon H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed suite. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jono

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good motel will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to find and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value and location. Very small rooms though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in and out, friendly staff and nice clean room. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hsi Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very close to the beach, cozy, with a pool and there's restaurant and cafe just around the corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service at front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Amenities
Very impressed with the two rooms and loft apartment. Very clean, tidy and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location excellent hosts only downside, quarters and especially bathroom a bit cramped overall a very comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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4/10 Poor

Abida

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The carpet was not clean and the apartment was full of wired smell. The couch was dirty with stains on it. The property required some renovation with absolute carpet change.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice clean comfortable room with gorgeous view of the ocean. Loved watching the sunset while sipping champagne on the balcony. While the accommodation is quite dated, the kitchen and bathroom has been modernized. Only call out is the bedroom curtain is quite thin, my son struggled to go to sleep with the light shining right in. And the shampoo/soap dispensers were empty but we had brought our own anyway. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025