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Oceanside Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A balcony with a table, chairs, and a yellow towel. It overlooks a beach and a road with trees and hills in the distance.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the beach.
A beach scene with two people walking along the shore.
A modern house with a covered entrance, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $144
$126 nightly
$144 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Explore the area

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32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Bay Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 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
  • 474 sq ft
  • 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
  • 474 sq ft
  • 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
  • 474 sq ft
  • 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
  • 474 sq ft
  • 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
  • 474 sq ft
  • 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
  • 474 sq ft
  • 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
  • 409 sq ft
  • 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
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Whitianga

With a stay at Oceanside Motel in Whitianga, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Buffalo Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Lost Spring Thermal Pools. .This beach motel is 23.2 mi (37.4 km) from Cathedral Cove and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cathedral Cove.
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Brophys Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

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 offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 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 kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as separate sitting areas and microwaves.
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 motel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Stovetop

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 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

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 not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 percent

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property class

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

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. 168 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 306 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful beach view, and we witnessed an unforgettable sunrise in the bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly staff. Great room with outstanding views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely views and a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I find the bed hard. Otherwise it was an excellent đź‘Ś place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the service always courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Well equipped kitchen and very good location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ocean view was fabulous. The location is excellent. Everything you could need was provided even towels for the beach and a spade for Hot Water Beach. Room spotless. Only negative was the bed was not that comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around an excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated rooms & lots clean towels; everything is functional
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location with beautiful views. A leisurely walk from great cafes and restaurants. Comfortable with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Nice place right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely property overlooking Buffalo Beach. It is very close to cafes and restaurants as well as the town centre would definitely stay here again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view! Also the people running the place are helpful and really nice. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Stunning location looking over to sea.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location n pleasant staff/owners . The extra bed was handy . A decent size room with kitchenette
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fabulous very central, was graet friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenience and ease of property to secure stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024