Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Coromandel Peninsula and Buffalo Beach. Also, Lost Spring Thermal Pools is within half a mile (1 km) and Mercury Bay Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
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.
1 building
9 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
Oceanside Motel offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Kitchenette
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Refrigerator
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–noon: NZD 12.00-22 per person
Room service available
Things to do
Kayaking
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
More
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-friendly 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
No pets 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
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 percent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
National rating
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Property is also known as
Oceanside Motel Whitianga
Oceanside Whitianga
Oceanside Motel Motel
Oceanside Motel Whitianga
Oceanside Motel Motel Whitianga
Oceanside Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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.
Beverley
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
2/10 Terrible
Keith
Travelled with family and small children
24 Dec 2023
Disliked: Staff & service
This family owned motel charged me for being a no-show for a stay that I called them 6 weeks in advance to cancel. I spoke at length with their manager, Dan, for over 15 minutes (calling from the USA) as I explained to him that I may have more than one reservation and I could have one booked direct and one through Expedia. He told me with certainty there was only one reservation and he would cancel it. Two weeks after my stay would have ended, I find a charge for $900 USA on my credit card. I called and spoke to the husband and wife who own the business and they refused to return a single $ stating that Dan knew he can’t cancel a reservation made through Expedia, so it’s my fault that they charged me as a no-show. And their reason for giving me no refund and no accommodation, “we’ve already paid a fee to Expedia”. Never mind that they had full knowledge that I would not be arriving and could have booked the room to someone else!
I have travelled to New Zealand over 15 years and dozens of places and have never dealt with as reasonable and rude a couple as these owners. If you are used to friendly New Zealand hosts and American level of Customer Service, STAY Away and definitely book somewhere else!
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 :)
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
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).
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Paul
Travelled with partner
15 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
We did not like the layout of the bathroom. Entering the room straight into bathroom, no door to toilet, was disconcerting. Shower cubicle strange.
Nice clean beachfront room. Huge kitchen if keen on cooking. Walking distance to the wharf, where eateries operate. Even has collaboration with Grace O'Malley's for 10% discount, just that we forgot to show the card...
Only drawback is need some time to figure out the hot water for the shower...
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. 😊