Top-Rated Hotels in Whitianga

Beachside Resort Motel is less than 5 minutes walk from Whitianga center and less than 328 feet from Buffalo Beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a tennis court. All of the rooms at Beachside Resort have a DVD player. The self contained apartments also have a kitchenette including tea and coffee making facilities. Some of the natural attractions nearby include Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach both of which can be reached by boat. Beachside Resort Motel Whitianga is 11 mi away from Coromandel Airport.

- "Wonderful Stay" - "Very comfortable clean unit." - "Whitianga stay" - "Amazing stay! We loved the pool" - "Great value for money" - "Fantastic accommodation in a great location" - "Great facilities and location." - "Practical, relaxing and spacious" - "A wonderful stay in a great location" - "Good value place to stay" - "the builder/ architect hasn’t designed this unit in a way to make it practical"

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Mercury Bay
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a children's pool and a playground.
Beachside Resort Whitianga offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 52-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Warm welcome from office staff on a very cold day. Quick checkin as bookings through Hotels.com / Expedia and nil card surcharges. Room was well appointed, great size for the two of us and warm as the afternoon sun was streaming in. Bed, lounge suite comfortable, smart TV for signing in, kitchen stocked well for a meal at home. Very happy with our total holiday." - "We had a one night family stay, but we could have stayed for much longer!! It is the Best Motel I’ve ever stayed at. It had everything: comfy bed, clean bathroom, nice kitchen, tv and dvd player and free parking. There was also a heated swimming pool as well as a children’s playground and tennis court!! It was a2 minute walk to the beach and 5mins by car to the town centre or a supermarket. We can’t wait to go back!!!"

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.

- "We will be back. Loved it" - "Quiet and relaxing" - "Loved the property location, accommodating and welcoming proprietor, and kitchenette offering." - "A great holiday spot" - "Great location and a comfortable good value stay." - "Where Retro and Modern Combine" - "Great beach view that had the basics. Great discount offer at local restaurant"

Hotel in Whitianga with free parking
Along with free use of bicycles, this hotel has dry cleaning and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Albert Number 6 Motel offers 16 accommodations with hair dryers and portable fans. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Very nice clean and tidy place to stay" - "Excellent location. Owner was very friendly and helpful." - "Clean and friendly staff" - "Great stay ...very convenient place " - "The hotel was great. The manager was very friendly and accomodating!" - "Great stay, beautiful area" - "Great host / manager on site. Good upgrades made to the property. Easy access to the beach and close to restaurants. " - "Simple checkin. Great staff. Very comfortable and close to the beach "

Featuring direct beach access, this resort has a barbecue area overlooking the ocean. Each self-contained apartment includes a private balcony or patio. Many apartments also have stunning ocean views and outdoor furniture. Beachfront Resort is located in Whitianga, overlooking Mercury Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula. It is only 5 minutes’ drive from Whitianga Airport, and the restaurants of Whitianga town centre. All apartments have a kitchen with microwave and refrigerator. Each has a spacious seating area with flat-screen satellite TV. Free bodyboarding, kayaking and pétanque game equipment is included. Guests can relax in the hot tub, or enjoy the sun in the beach-facing gardens, which feature outdoor seating. The tour desk can book scenic boat tours, as well as diving, snorkelling and fishing trips. The main attractions of the Coromandel Peninsula, Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach, are a 30-minute drive away. The Lost Spring is only 1.5 km away.

Kitchen • Wheelchair Accessible • Oceanfront • Parking • Internet • Hot Tub • Child Friendly • Laundry • Ocean View • View • Balcony/Terrace

Beachside fun near Lost Spring Thermal Pools
This smoke-free hotel features laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Blue Marlin Apartments offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Whitianga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2025.

- "Very accommodating " - "Fantastic views and great staff" - "Beautiful view! Right across the street from the beach. You could sit on the front porch to listen and watch the waves coming in! Nice short walk to restaurants and shops! The proximity to the main part of town was perfect within walking distance, easily! Though the bathroom windows were frosted, it would’ve been nice to have a curtain or shades/blinds to cover the bath window. The rest of the windows, you could adequately able to cover with the blinds/shades provided."

Baileys At The Beach is located in Whitianga and offers free WiFi and a free airport shuttle service. There is also a tour desk, barbecue facilities and a garden. The property is a 15-minute drive from Shakespeare Cliff Scenic Historical Reserve and a 27-minute drive from Cooks Beach. It is a 31-minute drive from Hot Water Beach. All rooms include sea views, a TV with 50+ satellite channels, electric blankets and a fully equipped kitchen. Some rooms have a balcony.

- "Best beach vacation spot" - "Excellent" - "Fantastic place can’t wait to return 100/100" - "I was thrilled with the place it was perfect, great shower, great bed , I do love a soft fluffy gown & lovely little" - "Clean and right across the road from the beach." - "Looking like we’ll book again and bring more people." - "Fantastic Motel, clean, spacious, comfortable bed, Ben & Toni great hosts" - "I will definitely be back!"

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
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.

- "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 " - "Returning is like coming home. A base where I can be comfortable while spending time with family, meals out, shopping and walking." - "Nice stay in modern accommodation facing the ocean. Friendly welcome on arrival. Plenty of eating choices and the towns shops a 15 min walk away. "

Set on 2.5 acres of peaceful gardens, Aotearoa Lodge offers self-catering accommodations within a 5-minute stroll of Buffalo Beach. Guests have access to a shared lounge area and barbecue facilities. Each studio and apartment at Aotearoa Lodge Whitianga includes a TV, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also heater and electric blankets in all rooms. Free car parking, coin laundry facilities, free internet wifi coverage, and a community kitchen are all available at the guest lounge. The tour desk can arrange tours of the Coromandel Peninsula coastline and scenic trips to Cathedral Cove. Aotearoa Lodge is located 19 mi from Hot Water Beach and 5 minutes’ drive from Whitianga Airport.

- "Relaxing" - "Spotless and comfortable, great value for money." - "great" - "Felt safe" - "Quite rural location close to town" - "Great" - "Nice" - "Would stay again as clean,room was good size and friendly staff." - "Overall our stay was good all we needed for one night and a last minute booking." - "Comfortable and value for money" - "Room was very small, sofa uncomfortable, shower shub very old"

Motel in Whitianga with free parking
This smoke-free motel features an outdoor tennis court, free use of bicycles, and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Peninsula Motel offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Whitianga motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite television is provided. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Fabulous accommodations perfect location a beautiful place to stay wish we could if stayed longer" - "Clean, tidy modern " - "Easy to find, great for our quick overnight stay, shovels provided so we could venture to hot water beach " - "Really nice modern clean apartment close to the waterfront and town centre. Good facilities, nice patio with table & chairs. Very comfortable bed. Great coffee and food at Espy’s and the museum worth a visit."

Welcome to Peninsula Motel, centrally located in the heart of Whitianga on the stunning Coromandel Peninsula. Whether you're travelling with family, a corporate group, or friends, we offer a range of retro to modern, fully self-contained rooms in various sizes - perfectly suited to your needs. Enjoy the comfort of free WiFi, full Sky TV, and ample parking, including space for boats and trailers. Just a short walk away, you'll find The Lost Spring, award-winning fishing charters, and Cathedral Cove boat tours, making us the ideal base for your Coromandel adventure. Our central location also puts you within easy reach of Whitianga’s best cafés, bars, and restaurants. Peninsula Motel is locally owned and operated, providing a warm, friendly stay that makes you feel right at home. Whether you're here for a relaxing getaway or to explore the best of the Coromandel, we’re here to make your visit memorable. Book your stay today and experience true Kiwi hospitality at its best!

- "Over exceeded our expectations" - "Unbeatable" - "Great place happily go back again" - "Excellent" - "Top-notch & comfortable stay." - "Very pleasant stay" - "Very pleasant, comfortable stay in an excellent location." - "Overnight stay." - "Well equipped unit within walking distance of the town and beach"

Motel in Whitianga with free parking
This motel features a snack bar/deli, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Limited housekeeping is available.
Aotearoa Lodge offers 14 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "A lovely property quiet and away from the built up area an enjoyable place to stay a reasonable cost." - "Property very clean and quiet location." - "I liked the friendly staff and the motel was so clean." - "Spacious room , very comfortable , staff extremely friendly and helpful . " - "It is out of the way so a little hike to get downtown or to the beaches. Nice to have a communal kitchen " - "Great stay for an overnight en route to Coromandel "

Albert Number 6 is just 164 ft from the beach, on the Pacific Coast of the Coromandel. Guests can easily walk to all the main attractions in Whitianga, 492 feet away, including the towns center, restaurants on the esplanade and the wharf/ferry. All rooms feature free WiFi, free Netflix, a fridge, a microwave, a toaster, an electric kettle and a hairdryer. The property offers barbecue facilities on an outdoor deck as well as laundry facilities. Whitianga Albert Number 6 is a 1-minute drive from Mercury Bay Museum. It is a 25-minute drive from Cathedral Cove and Hotwater Beach. Free parking is provided.

- "Great Motel" - "Great location and very clean and equipped room. It had all the things we could have wanted. Lovely helpful hosts. Ama" - "Very nice accommodations. Great location. Accommodating, friendly staff" - "Fantastic stay!" - "A fairly expensive place considering the facilities are not as good as other motels we have visited." - "I can highly recommend this lovely property to anyone." - "Lovely place." - "A good family choice for a short stay."

Sandy fun near Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Buffalo Beach
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as gas grills and a picnic area.
Change of towels is available on request.
Bailey's At The Beach Motel offers 9 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "It is a bit awkward to enter the room because of the master bedroom location. It was clean but could use a facelift " - "And a lovely view" - "Very convenient just across the beach ! Fantastic location to explore the Coromandel peninsula " - "Outstanding location, well appointed rooms with great view, and super friendly/helpful owners!! Would definitely stay here again!!!" - "Had a great stop here, the managers are very nice and obliging. Rooms was very clean and neat. Good cooking facilities and large bathroom. Bit of a walk into town, about 2kms. Views of the beach and sunrise. Would not hesitate to stay here again if we were in the area."

Located in Whitianga, within a few steps of Whitianga Beach and 1.8 miles of Simpsons Beach, Bayside Motel Whitianga provides accommodations with barbecue facilities and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view. At the motel, each room has a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at Bayside Motel Whitianga have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whitianga, like hiking and cycling. Driving Creek Railway and Potteries is 28 miles from Bayside Motel Whitianga, while Cathedral Cove is 23 miles away.

- "Great stay" - "Stay at Bayside - Whitianga" - "Very comfortable & relaxing stay" - "Our stay was enjoyable and the unit quality and presentation was of a good standard" - "Nice clean cozy"

Motel in Whitianga with free parking
This motel features laundry facilities and free self parking.
Bayside Holiday Units offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "I really love it staff very friendly and hopeful Thank you very much " - "The suite is well set up and very clean! Shower was great, very nice big towels. Bed was comfortable. We were lucky to have quiet neighbours during our stay. We stayed 2 nights, would definitely recommend! Good value!" - "Place was excellent there was nothing i didn't like Highly recommend " - "Such a fabulous , clean, simple Motel - loved our stay for a reasonable price "

Located in Whitianga, a few steps from Whitianga Beach, Anchorage Motel provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. Certain units at the property include a terrace with a sea view. At the motel, each room is equipped with a closet and a flat-screen TV. Each room includes an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms have a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At Anchorage Motel every room has bed linen and towels. Driving Creek Railway and Potteries is 29 miles from the accommodation, while Cathedral Cove is 23 miles away.

- "Good location. Helpful staff and comfortable motel. Good value."

Hotel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as gas grills and a picnic area.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Oceans 88 Whitianga Coastal Accommodation Suites offers 6 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Clean, comfortable, new, excellent facilities! Love the pool, spa and kayak! Highly recommended! :)" - "Lovely facilities, resort style feel on the water front for a quaint and affordable stay." - "This is a real gem, updated h it’s that are well presented and comfy. The pool are is a real plus. Location is a few minutes walk to the main town and cafes. " - "Pictures don’t do the rooms justic. Very comfortable beds, fun layout! Beautiful pool and deck."

Mana-Nui Motel is a classic 1970's-style motel with older style units and modern studio units available all on the ground floor. It is located in the heart of Whitianga and only 2 minutes' walk from the white sands of Buffalo Beach. All guest rooms feature heating, a flat-screen TV and 12GB of free WiFi per person. Mana-Nui Motel is a 5-minute walk from The Lost Spring hot pools. Kuaotunu Beach is a 15-minute drive and Coromandel is a 35-minute drive away. All rooms offer a toaster, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. They have an private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Some rooms have a full kitchen with cooking facilities. Guests enjoy a children’s playground, BBQ facilities and a guest laundry. Breakfast in your room is available for an additional charge. The motel is a short walk from a number of restaurants and cafes. PLEASE NOTE AIR CONDITIONING IS NOT PROVIDED

- "Excellent Location" - "Great Hosts and a lovely unit" - "Great location right in town. Walk bars restaurants and the beach. The owners were lovely and went out of their way to m" - "Fantastic location to enjoy Whitianga" - "Very good for a short term stay." - "Great family choice." - "Lovely mini break, will be back!" - "A really enjoyable stay"

Set in Whitianga, 200 metres from Whitianga Beach, Whitianga Motel offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The motel features family rooms. The units at the motel come with a seating area. At Whitianga Motel every room has a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a garden view. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 84 km from the accommodation.

Laundry • Parking • Child Friendly • Internet • Balcony/Terrace • Wheelchair Accessible