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Oceanside Motel

3.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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On the beach, kayaking
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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property – evening/night
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is S$149
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun

Room options

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

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Balcony

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single 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 Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Cooks Beach - 32 min drive - 41.8 km

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. 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 smoke-free property
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
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

Languages

English

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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

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

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 14 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanside Motel on 18 Jun, 2025 start from S$149.39, 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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Oceanside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 288 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained. Friendly owners
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RACHEL

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean good size good heater
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steffi

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

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