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Oceanside Motel

3.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Reception
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Located along the coast, the Oceanside Motel offers a practical retreat with a garden and laundry facilities. Travelers enjoy the sunny terrace, in-room WiFi, and BBQ grills. Previous guests consistently report positive experiences.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
The current price is €117
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
On the beach, kayaking

On the beach

This motel is located on the beach. An on-site activity to enjoy while visiting is kayaking. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include snorkelling and fishing.

On the beach, kayaking
Fishing
What guests liked about the beach

The property offers a perfect beachfront location with stunning views and easy access to the beach.

Room options

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Ocean View

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Ocean View

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Cooks Beach - 32 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 32 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stoked - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coro Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaways - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salt Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Oceanside Motel offer perks, such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchenettes and fridges

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

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

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Oceanside Motel Whitianga
Oceanside Whitianga
Oceanside Motel Motel
Oceanside Motel Whitianga
Oceanside Motel Motel Whitianga

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 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanside Motel on 10 Sept 2025 start from €116.66, including 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 at Oceanside Motel?

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?

Checkout 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. Maramaratotara Bay and Mercury Bay Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Oceanside Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 289 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

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

8/10 Good

Peter

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

8/10 Good

caroline

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

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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!

10/10 Excellent

Codie

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

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

8/10 Good

Leigh and Duncan

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

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accomidating and freindly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for early morning sunrise & beach walk. Handy to Harbour House Cafe for good coffee & dinner at Kufe bar & Restaurant. Enjoyed our stay at Oceanside. 😊
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

David

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

highly recommend

Les and Jill were very friendly and felt very much at ease there, especially given the cyclone. The room was spacious and with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023