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Oceanside Motel

3.5 star property

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Balcony
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reception
Coffee and/or coffee maker
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Oceanside Motel

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. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. 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 Buffalo Beach. 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
  • Just a 2-minute walk from Buffalo Beach and 7 minutes on foot from Lost Spring Thermal Pools
  • 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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 at the property.

National rating

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
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Oceanside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 301 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the service always courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Well equipped kitchen and very good location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rachel

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
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10/10 Excellent

Vijayanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around an excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Xiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated rooms & lots clean towels; everything is functional
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

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
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Nice place right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, great staff & room was clean & modern
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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
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2/10 Terrible

Alistair

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had booked this room for 21 January 2026 but due to the bad weather I was unable to go due to flooding because all the roads were closed. I have sent a message and they have still charged me and did not reimburse my money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

James

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
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Stunning location looking over to sea.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Codie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, and tidy 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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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
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8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenience and ease of property to secure stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra

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
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10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fabulous very central, was graet friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained. Friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anne was a wealth of information.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025