The Oceanside Motel
Motel, 4-star32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, New ZealandShow on map
Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for location, service and food.
8.8756Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.3 out of 10, at 32 Buffalo Beach Road.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Stunning Beach Views
The Oceanside Motel offers a picturesque setting opposite Buffalo Beach, with rooms featuring private terraces or balconies overlooking Mercury Bay.
Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy complimentary beach towels, kayak rentals, and parking, along with the convenience of a portable barbecue for seaside cookouts.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Hiking
Rooms
8.8
Fabulous
Rated 8.8 out of 10 by 756 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.3
- Service9.2
- Location9.3
- Rooms8.2
- Amenities8.8
- Value8.7
- Food & drink8.8
Guests mention
Great locationAmazing view
JennieNew ZealandLocation location location
Loved the location, right next to the beach so we could walk across to the beach whenever which we loved! Was very clean! I’m a commercial cleaner so I know when attention to detail has been used.
The bed was quite hard…
wayneNew ZealandNot far from the beach, wharf or town
Tasteful decor, nicely decorated
MeriAustraliaWe loved it
Great location - great view and apartment had everything we needed
All good
DargavilleNew Zealandabsolutely loved it. will stay there again. Perfecto!!
everything, perfect location. beautiful ocean view, ground floor.
LynNew ZealandGreat location
Location
A little dated and heater didnot work very well and unfortunately it was winter
NatashaNew ZealandAbsolutely amazing, Les was very friendly and Bella the dog was amazing too. Everything was fantastic, we loved everything about out stay
Couldn't fault anything
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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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. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about The Oceanside Motel
What time is check-in and check-out at The Oceanside Motel?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does The Oceanside Motel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at The Oceanside Motel?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Is breakfast included at The Oceanside Motel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does The Oceanside Motel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does The Oceanside Motel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book The Oceanside Motel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is The Oceanside Motel?
32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga.
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