Oceanside Motel

Property class: 3.5

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At Oceanside Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. This motel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and kayaking. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩157,272
₩180,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Room options

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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
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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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.

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

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small bedside table, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 44 sq m
  • 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
  • 44 sq m
  • 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
  • 44 sq m
  • 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
  • 44 sq m
  • 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
  • 38 sq m
  • 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
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Whitianga, Oceanside Motel is on the beach. Whitianga Rock Historic Reserve and Te Pare Historic Reserve are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whitianga Marina and Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club. Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park and The Coromandel Smoking Co. are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Whitianga travel guide
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32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510

What's nearby

  • A starfish on a sandy beach with scattered shells and rocks.
    Buffalo Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cathedral Cove
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mercury Bay Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Whitianga Marina
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hahei Beach Cafe
    26 min drive
  • The Church Restaurant and Accomodation
    25 min drive
  • Grace O'Malley's
    13 min walk
  • Little Blue Kitchen
    26 min drive
  • Snapper Jacks Restaurant
    13 min walk

About this property

Oceanside Motel

  • Property highlights
  • Consider a stay at Oceanside Motel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. This motel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and kayaking. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
    • Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Oceanside Motel have comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Separate sitting areas, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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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

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanside Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanside Motel?

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanside Motel on Sep 27, 2026 start from ₩157,272, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanside Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Oceanside Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Oceanside Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Whitianga motel is within a 10-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Cathedral Cove and Cathedral Cove are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Oceanside Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 305 reviews

Reviews

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location just over the road from the water. It was comfortable with everything we needed provided. Just a suggestion: something other than just TV would have been good. eg Netflix or sky movies.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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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, 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

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

Nice place right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

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

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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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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

Home away from home.

Returning is like coming home. A base where I can be comfortable while spending time with family, meals out, shopping and walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely older motel. Fantastic views. Owner contacted me prior to arrival to confirm ETA & organized a lock box with unit keys etc. Great service 👍 😄
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beach paradise.

We stayed in unit 4 I believe, downstairs with a beautiful view of the ocean. Convenient parking to room, amazing that we could walk across the street and be on the beach for good seashell and sand dollar hunting. At high tide we went and sat on the stairs just to enjoy the ocean and full moon! The host was great and really attentive. Would stay again if/when we return to New Zealand.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Northernmost upper floor suite, and it was amazingly great! Probably the best accommodations in the area. The large balcony overlooks the beach (30-sec walk), and just sitting and watching the continuous broad waves over and over was mesmerizing. WiFi was good (better than many others in NZ), and the hosts, who live on-site, were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good too. We stayed for much of a week, and would return in a heartbeat!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The property is in such a perfect location. Easy walking distance to town and right across the road from the beach. The unit was clean but dated. Would have loved a big comfy couch to be able to sit and relax in after a big day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to a ground floor ocean view unit. While we appreciated the extra space, we found the lack of seating in the lounge area inconvenient. While there were two extra beds in the lounge area (for families we assume), there was no comfortable seating for watching tv. The two chairs in the room were just too low, especially for older people.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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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
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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 👌 place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026