3.5 Star Hotel

The Oceanside Motel

32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, New Zealand View Map

$136 nightly

includes all fees

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The Oceanside Motel

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Located opposite Buffalo Beach, The Oceanside Motel features rooms with a private terrace or balcony offering views of Mercury Bay. It offers a portable barbecue, free beach towels, free kayak rental and free parking. Accommodations options include 1 bedroom, deluxe and executive studios and suites. All are heated and self-contained with a microwave, stove, refrigerator, and tea/coffee making facilities. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is standard in all accommodations. The Oceanside can cater for leisure, group and corporate bookings and is an ideal base from which to explore the many scenic attractions of the Coromandel. The Oceanside Motel Whitianga is 5 minutes’ walk from The Lost Spring and 25 minutes’ drive from the famous Cathedral Cove. Auckland International Airport is a 2.5-hour drive away.

332 Reviews

8.7Very Good
Cleanliness
9.0
Staff
9.3
Location
9.5

What Guests Say

  • “The host was friendly and welcoming. The room was very clean and had all necessities. The location was perfect.”
  • “Was a great location, friendly staff, comfortable room and had everything we needed”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Room Options

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Studio Executive1/4

Studio Executive

700 sqft • 1 King

  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
Executive Suite with Spa Bath and Sea View1/4

Executive Suite with Spa Bath and Sea View

646 sqft • 1 King

  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
Deluxe Suite with Sea View1/4

Deluxe Suite with Sea View

700 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen or 2 Sofabed

  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
One-Bedroom Suite with Sea View1/4

One-Bedroom Suite with Sea View

474 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
1 Bedroom1/4

1 Bedroom

474 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Single

  • Accessible vanities
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Family Deluxe Room1/4

Family Deluxe Room

646 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen or 2 Single

  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting

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    What Guests Loved

    8.7
    Very Good

    Based on 332 reviews

    Location

    9.5

    Cleanliness

    9

    Staff

    9.3

    Overall Quality

    8.7

    Pros +

    • The host was friendly and welcoming. The room was very clean and had all necessities. The location was perfect.
    • Was a great location, friendly staff, comfortable room and had everything we needed
    • The location was great.Across the road from the beach.The unit was quite small but perfectly adequate for just 2 people.We appreciated having a sizeable bottle of milk available on arrival plus a generous number of tea bags.We also appreciated being able to access our unit earlier than is normal.

    Cons -

    • It was extremely windy during our stay and the surf was rough. We were not used to the noise. Double glazing would have reduced it significantly.
    • The shower rose was small with poor water pressure
    • The shower inside a soaker tub, with a step, was cumbersome. You have to be nimble.
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    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 4-17-2023

    The host was friendly and welcoming. The room was very clean and had all necessities. The location was perfect.

    It was extremely windy during our stay and the surf was rough. We were not used to the noise. Double glazing would have reduced it significantly.

    9ShonaPosted on: 2-19-2026

    Was a great location, friendly staff, comfortable room and had everything we needed

    9SuePosted on: 2-16-2026

    The location was great.Across the road from the beach.The unit was quite small but perfectly adequate for just 2 people.We appreciated having a sizeable bottle of milk available on arrival plus a generous number of tea bags.We also appreciated being able to access our unit earlier than is normal.

    The shower rose was small with poor water pressure

    10KayPosted on: 2-14-2026

    The view was perfect. Everything we wanted clean and staff lovely breakfast very nice too

    9RaePosted on: 2-2-2026

    The locations, the outdoor dining, kitchen was totally functional - awesome spot.

    The shower inside a soaker tub, with a step, was cumbersome. You have to be nimble.

    9PaulPosted on: 2-2-2026

    The room was large and comfortable with evertwe needed for a great stayThe beach across the road was spectacular. We swam every day It is within walking distance of cafes and casual restaurants

    8VictorPosted on: 1-25-2026

    Amazing location front of the beach, couldn't execpted better for that ! Near from town and restaurants.Comfy beds !

    Faucet leak in the kitchen (water sounds in the sink) and the toilets in the entrance hall, a bit strange.

    5WolfgangPosted on: 1-25-2026

    Great view. Close to restaurants and shops. Parking ok.

    Very unusual bathroom/ toilet arrangement. Bedroom quite cramped and tiniest of wardrobe.

    9RebeccaPosted on: 1-21-2026

    Location clean and tidy

    Shower was not the best and main bed was hard

    8JannaPosted on: 1-18-2026

    Fantastic location. Bedroom/ living layout was perfect for us.

    A comfy couch would have been great. And some hooks or place to hang towels.

    8DarrenPosted on: 1-17-2026

    Beachfront, 20min walk into town super freindly and helful staff, offered towels and spade to take to hot water beach.Very clean and well equiped kitchenette

    Ground floor rooms could do with a sheer curtain for ppl walking past (so minor though)

    8MiriamPosted on: 1-15-2026

    Property was clean and in a good location. The view out to the sea was great. The beds were comfortable.

    Nothing bad about the property.

    9BiondaPosted on: 1-13-2026

    The location and view was amazing. The kids enjoyed being in their own space in the lounge area. It had everything we needed to be self-sufficient. The manager was really friendly and accommodating. they provided us with complimentary shovels and beach towels to go to Hot Water Beach.

    The only down-side was that there was no air conditioning or fly screens, so it got hot inside. Portable fans were provided though. It was my own fault for not checking if aircon was provided, so this is no fault of the property

    7MOHAMMEDPosted on: 1-13-2026

    This motel is located in the million dollar view spot. Just opposite the beach. From your front door to beach is 20meters. View is incredible. Friendly staffParking spot providedFree wifiClean towelsToilet bathroom well cleanedGood size bed for family of 5Restaurants and Cafe all nearby if u like to take takeouts.

    Woke up in the middle of the night to drink water and saw heaps of ants in kitchen area and some kind of insects on the ceiling

    6BishoyPosted on: 1-11-2026

    View from lounge & location

    Mattress was uncomfortable & water pressure in shower was not great.

    10KimPosted on: 1-10-2026

    Location was amazing view and easy to get to city centre for boat trips and activities, also walking distance to restaurants etc.

    10DianePosted on: 1-4-2026

    The view was amazing! We could watch the sunrise right from our balcony. The owner/Manager was so nice, welcoming and delivered breakfast to our room. Would love to stay longer!

    9AnjaPosted on: 12-6-2025

    You can walk from your apartment straight to the beach by just crossing the road. It's close to town. The beds are comfortable.

    8ShanePosted on: 12-3-2025

    Location was great being directly adjacent to the beach.. Owner was down to earth and friendly.Room was very clean and new carpet.Bed was comfortable

    Only thing would be the water pressure in shower wasn’t the greatest but no big deal really

    10MurrayPosted on: 11-30-2025

    Excellent location great views and very friendly staff.

    No AC it was very hot to sleep.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 and above can stay with cot, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card. Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.

    Location

    The Oceanside Motel

    32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga

    Discover the AreaWhitianga

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