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.
Located in Whitianga, Oceanside Motel is on the beach. Mercury Bay Museum and Coromandel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park and The Coromandel Smoking Co.. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Whitianga travel guide
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 barbecues
Tour/ticket information, 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.
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
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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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
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 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanside Motel on 15 Mar 2026 start from ฿4,610, 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?
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
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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
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.
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.
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!
Mark
8/10 Good
Leigh and Duncan
11 Oct 2024
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.
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.
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
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 :)
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).