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Oceanside Motel

3.5 star property
Unwind by the ocean then fire up one of our BBQ grills. The perfect blend of relaxation and coastal charm awaits.

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Beach nearby, kayaking
View from property
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
The current price is P5,539
P6,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3

Room options

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 44 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min walk
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 7 min walk
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 12 min walk
  • Cooks Beach - 38 min drive
  • Cathedral Cove - 39 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The French Fig - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Church Accommodation - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Oceanside Motel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Oceanside Motel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. 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 tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, 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 hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

English

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
  • 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
  • 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

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.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating 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 Mar 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanside Motel on Apr 2, 2025 start from P 5,539.31, 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 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?

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?

Situated in Whitianga, this beach motel is within a 10-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Mercury Bay Museum and Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Oceanside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 285 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

8/10 Good

James

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

Anne

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

Rodney

convenience and ease of property to secure stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Well maintained. Friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Great view! Also the people running the place are helpful and really nice. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Leigh and Duncan

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

8/10 Good

caroline

Comfortable and spacious friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Stunning location looking over to sea.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

What a great place to stay, lovely and clean and the view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

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

Lia

Amazing view, great staff & room was clean & modern
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Codie

Great location, clean, and tidy 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Perfect stay with the beach across the road! Owner is fantastic! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Absolutely fabulous very central, was graet friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

thoroughly enjoyable!
Great location, easy walk into town. Fabulous view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neville

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Great location In Pauanui, shopping centre across the road. Beach & international Golf course nearby & Tairua 20 km drive. Would recommend this motel to others
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eve

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

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Nice clean good size good heater
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Very accomidating and freindly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022