Top 9 Motels in Whitianga, New Zealand

May 15, 2023 Jana Sager

Discover the best Motels in Whitianga, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato Region, North Island including Beachfront Resort, Oceans Resort Whitianga, Peninsula Motel, Aotearoa Lodge, Blue Marlin Apartments, Beachside Resort Whitianga, Admiralty Lodge Motel, Mana-Nui Motel, Sandy Shores apartments.
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1. Beachfront Resort

113 Buffalo Beach Road Whitianga, The Coromandel, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand 011 64 7-866 5637
Excellent
78%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 488 reviews

Beachfront Resort

STAY RIGHT ON THE BEACH ... Our superb absolute beachfront location is the secret to the special charm of Beachfront Resort. Uniquely in Whitianga, there is no road or traffic, only garden and Pohutukawa trees between you and the seashore. Each comfortable, immaculate Beachfront Unit has full kitchen facilities, a smart LCD TV, Free Wifi, and a private patio or balcony with spectacular uninterrupted sea views of Mercury Bay. A guest laundry is also available. Kayaks, body boards, beach games, a trampoline, heated spa pool and BBQ are provided for guests so you can enjoy life on the beach right here. A private and peaceful haven only minutes away from the buzz of Whitianga’s shops and restaurants, Beachfront Resort is conveniently located for exploring the whole Peninsula with easy day trips to Coromandel town, Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. Please note that due due Covid -19, for the safety of our guests and staff, we are not currently offering a daily housekeeping service. Your Hosts, Kate and Paul Dimock, Beachfront Resort

Perfect Location, Perfect Accommodation, Perfect Hosts

Reviewed By B3034CLemma

Accommodation is right on the beach so you couldn't ask for a better location. Everything was perfect. Clean and well presented. Hosts were friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend to others and would definitely stay again.

2. Oceans Resort Whitianga

18 Eyre Street 50 Metres Down the Drive, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand
Excellent
76%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 487 reviews

Oceans Resort Whitianga

Enjoy your next holiday in apartment style accommodation at competitive rates. Oceans Resort offers contemporary motel accommodation in self catering apartments. Choose to utilise the upper floor at a 1 bedroom price (serviced daily) perfect for couples or business travel, or choose to use the full apartment at a 2 bedroom price or include the use of the the 'sleep out' - both perfect for groups and families.

Love This Place !!!!

Reviewed By SPF04

This was our third stay, previously in 2013 & 2014. We booked over a year in advance. We had arrived in NZ that morning. So we were very grateful to get in the room so early and thank you all very much for making that happen. Love the location. So nice to park the car and be able to walk everywhere. Great having the pool. Having the outdoor covered laundry hanger is awesome. This place give you that nice feeling of "living there" which I wish we could. We took our chairs from the balcony and enjoyed the small outdoor grassy area on the ground floor with some wine and cheese. You can hear the ocean at night with the bedroom window open. It was quiet, relaxing and very enjoyable. We would stay here again and again. Thank you and sorry for the late review.

3. Peninsula Motel

93-97 Albert Street, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand
Excellent
54%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 177 reviews

Peninsula Motel

14 ground floor units , comprising of 4 x 1 bedroom units, sleep 3, 2 x 2 bedroom units, queen bed and 3 x singles, and 3 x deluxe studios, queen bed, spa bath and walk in shower.5 King deluxe units (2 x Disabled access) All units have self catering ability, free wifi and parking. Based in Whitianga CBD it is walking distance to all restaurants , cafes and bars

Great Accommodation and Location

Reviewed By Rae G

The room was clean and had everything we required and a newspaper delivered to read with our morning coffee. The bed was lovely and comfortable with an electric blanket. Fred was a warm and friendly host and nothing was too much trouble for him. Great wheelchair access too.

4. Aotearoa Lodge

70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand
Excellent
32%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 153 reviews

Aotearoa Lodge

Welcome to Aotearoa Lodge, your Whitianga “home away from home.” Aotearoa Lodge aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. For those interested in checking out Stu's Wild Pig Farm (1.4 mi) while visiting Whitianga, Aotearoa Hotel is a short distance away. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette, and you can stay connected during your stay as Aotearoa Hotel offers guests free wifi. The motel features baggage storage and a sun terrace. Plus, Aotearoa Lodge offers a snack bar, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. While visiting Whitianga, you may want to try some souvlaki at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Al Camino Whitianga. Whitianga is also home to The Lost Spring, a popular hot spring that is not too far from Aotearoa Hotel. Aotearoa Lodge puts the best of Whitianga at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Honest review

Reviewed By Benze69

We staying here for 2 nights on our short holiday trip and I will give an honest review of our experience Location: very handy and a short drive to the city, beaches and restaurants Room: very clean and tidy with large bathroom, however we experienced having rat above our bed scratching and making noise all of our first night which make us stay awake most of the night and the hall way have kids running around at 7 in the morning which added to our tiredness. The room have AC that’s works really well and keep us comfortable. We told the reception team about our experience of rat and they are very apologetic and action it on the next morning by going up the ceiling and try their best to eliminate the rats but unfortunately they still there on our second night. It is unfortunate that we experience that but PLEASE DO NOT let our experience stop you from staying here as the room itself isn’t that bad and we talk to other people around us they couldn’t hear the scratch noise as it was just above our room only. If it wasn’t the rats issue I would be more than happy to give this place a 5 stars rating for sure.

5. Blue Marlin Apartments

4 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand
Excellent
53%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

Blue Marlin Apartments

Blue Marlin Apartments is situated on Buffalo Beach Road. We have one and two bedroom apartments and studio rooms.Refurbished June 2017 a Beachfront Studio Apartments 1, 2 and 3 have beautiful unobstructed sea views. Most other apartments have some sea views (unless stated otherwise) and our refurbishment programme has updated units 4, 5, 12 and 13 in June 2018 with tiled on-suites and all units have been re-painted.

Weekend away

Reviewed By rangogirl

Great accommodation, with everything you need to cook if your cooking. Rooms are tidy. Really easy to find. Great views of Buffalo Beach. The host is really nice as well that's always a bonus. Will book here again

6. Beachside Resort Whitianga

20 Eyre Street, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 751 reviews

Beachside Resort Whitianga

Beachside Resort Whitianga offers lovely one & two bedroom self-contained motel apartments at competitive rates. Just a three minute stroll to Whitianga's main street and only a minute to the beautiful Buffalo Beach. Beachside Resort Motel is located on the Beachside of the Oceans Resort complex in the heart of Whitianga, New Zealand (NZ). Perfect to explore the sights and attractions of Mercury Bay and the Coromandel Peninsula.

Disappointing

Reviewed By emmabM485CQ

We booked the superior one bedroom apartment for three nights. The location of the ‘resort’ is fantastic with an easy walk along the waterfront into town and the apartment was of a nice size. Unfortunately the great things stopped there. The bed was horrible and the two toppers that had been placed on top before being made did not help the cheap mattress that was rock hard. We went and purchased our own topper to try and help with our nights sleep and sore backs. When we arrived there had been painting done and the room stunk of paint fumes for the first night. The apartment was showing a lot of signs of wear and tear especially the carpets which had bare patches and rusted chair legs outside which didn’t look safe to sit on. Wouldn’t recommend the shower for anyone of a decent height. I would advise that there are many better places to stay in Whitianga within the same price range.

7. Admiralty Lodge Motel

69-71 Buffalo Beach Road P.O. Box 123, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand
Excellent
62%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 324 reviews

Admiralty Lodge Motel

Admiralty Lodge Whitianga is 4-Star Qualmark Accommodation & Breakfast provider, offering uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean, Sunrise, and surrounding cliffs... Famous for its sandy beaches, relaxed atmosphere, fishing, and other ocean activities, Whitianga is the perfect place to base your Coromandel Peninsula experience and Admiralty Lodge is perfect choice for your stay. The motel is ideal for business or leisure. Our luxury spacious Rooms, provide comfortable, warmth, and privacy, just like a home away from home. Take advantage of our complimentary Wi-Fi, Parking, and Heated Swimming Pool facilities during your stay with us. All our rooms are non-smoking rooms and pets are not permitted in the property. We are open from 9am to 7pm.

Terrible communication with the owner

Reviewed By I4168PMhollyh

Not only is reception no available in reasons hours ( it does say this on the door ) but the after-hours number DOES NOT WORK. The kind girl Chloe who had finished her shift tried to help by providing another number for us to seek help however this was not answered either. The young girl then came to our aid well out of her hours and apologised. No way to run a business if the poor staff are not supported. Chloe made sure we had a comfortable stay best to her abilities.

8. Mana-Nui Motel

20 Albert Street PO Box 35, Whitianga 3542 New Zealand
Excellent
53%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 100 reviews

Mana-Nui Motel

Mana-Nui Motel is Centrally located in Whitianga comprising 12 ground floor units offering a clean and comfortable stay. 5 family and 7 spacious studio units. Swimming pool, covered spa pool, Large LED LCD Flat Screen Televisions, 5 channel Sky TV, Free starter WiFi available. All units have some form of cooking facilities, kitchens / kitchenettes. Most standard motel items / facilities available. Family environment, closest motel to shopping centre. Short flat walk to beach, cafes, restaurants, shops, wharf, marina, museum and bowling green. Ample parking. Phone or visit our web site for the best and cheapest guaranteed rates. Owner operators Mervyn and Joanne Trebes extend their hospitality and welcome your patronage.

Good Value, Very Clean, Retro Motel

Reviewed By DebbieR163

This place is a retro, motor-in in the Main Street of Whitianga. The operators are helpful and friendly and the place is spotlessly clean. It is old style but has everything you need, good shower, comfortable bed and a kitchen. The location is great, a couple of minutes walk to the ferry and waterfront and shops and cafes on your door step. Very quiet. Highly recommended, great value.

9. Sandy Shores apartments

14 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand
Excellent
80%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 54 reviews

Sandy Shores apartments

If you’re looking for a family-friendly motel in Whitianga, look no further than Sandy Shores apartments. For those interested in checking out Stu's Wild Pig Farm (2.0 mi) while visiting Whitianga, Sandy Shores apartments is a short distance away. Guest rooms offer a refrigerator and a kitchenette, and Sandy Shores apartments makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the motel, including room service. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Travelers looking to enjoy some ribs can head to Stoked Restaurant or Grace O'Malley's Irish Inn. Otherwise, you may want to check out a Vietnamese restaurant such as Blue Ginger. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular hot springs such as The Lost Spring. The staff at Sandy Shores apartments looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Very convenient, value-for-money accommodation with the personal touch

Reviewed By colinbC2261TU

Situated within very easy walking distance of the town centre and with a fabulous view over the nearby beach and Mercury bay, there are few motels in Whitianga that can beat the position of this one. On the minus side furnishings in our apartment were a touch dated, something clearly factored into what was a competitive nightly rate for accommodation that could sleep 3 people with ease, and something we were happy to accept. The USP here however is the wonderful, friendly service by lovely Thelma for whom nothing was too much trouble. Free use of towels and spades for our visit to Hot Water Beach, free use of the washing machine (complete with free powder) and airers, no shortage of advice as to where to go, eat etc. If you want luxurious furnishings, air conditioning and a daily chambermaid service you may wish to go elsewhere and pay 30% more, but you certainly won't find a friendlier welcome!

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