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Bailey's At The Beach Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A reception area with a sign reading "Baileys at the Beach," a computer, and a potted plant.
A modern building with a patio area featuring picnic tables and outdoor seating.
A beach scene framed by a natural rock arch with clear turquoise waters and a prominent rock formation.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dining area with a glass table, a sofa, and a TV.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $148
$128 nightly
$148 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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66 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Bay Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Standard One Bedroom)

A grassy area with picnic tables and umbrellas, a flag, and a road with directional signs.

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Standard One Bedroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Deluxe One Bedroom)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a glass table, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Deluxe One Bedroom)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a glass dining table, and a ceiling fan.

Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Whitianga

With a stay at Bailey's At The Beach Motel in Whitianga, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. .This beach hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Kuaotunu Beach and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Otama Beach.

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Brophys Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Snapper Jacks Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Bailey's At The Beach Motel

Bailey's At The Beach Motel offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. 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 microwaves and Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
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 hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:30 AM
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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Bailey's Beach Motel Whitianga
Bailey's Beach Motel
Bailey's Beach Whitianga
Bailey's At The Whitianga
Bailey's At The Beach Motel Hotel
Bailey's At The Beach Motel Whitianga
Bailey's At The Beach Motel Hotel Whitianga

Bailey's At The Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Fantastic location across from the beach and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved our stay lovely rooms and grounds convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot, immaculate room, very friendly owner. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything here that is needed for a short or long stay. View is amazing from the upper rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location, well appointed rooms with great view, and super friendly/helpful owners!! Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Owner gave us such a lovely welcome with great suggestions to make Our Stay even better. The 10% Discount at O’Malleys was used twice where we had 2 fantastic reasonably priced meals - beware the Portions are very large
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff & excellent amenities. Totally recommended this property!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendky staff, lovely views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly owner good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were on the upper floor had a great view of the beach. Manager’s recommendation for dinner and breakfast was spot on (Marina Bay Eatery & Epsy Cafe respectively)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and well designed. We enjoyed the walk to the town centre for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great beachfront motel, shops and restaurants walkable along the road or beach track. Modern clean rooms, great views. Owners really friendly and helpful, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Staff & service
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were lovely, showed me other rooms for my next stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!! Nice new owners
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location overlooking the beach. Very spacious and comfortable. Ben was very helpful. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Letizia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient just across the beach ! Fantastic location to explore the Coromandel peninsula
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very helpful and were always working hard to keep the property up. The Motel is right across the road from the beach and has amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Relaxed, well maintained units with excellent views of beach. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Branda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful area and wonderful hosts. Hope to definitely be back one day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location right on beach. Views at sunrise and sunset were spectacular. Hosts were friendly and informative and provided a range of games and activities on site that the kids loved. Rooms were clean and tidy, and well maintained. Beds were comfortable. Range of discounts were also provided for local restaurants and tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026