We stayed here during the Rugby World Cup so all the first floor units were occupied but we still had a wonderful view of the sea just across the road. The manager couldn't have more helpful. Would return if we are in the area and can certainly recommend it. Very well equipped kitchen and all newly modernised bedroom and shower... More

The unit was small but well appointed and fresh as it had just been renovated last year. We had one of the upstairs spa bath units and the view was extraordinary - straight across the road from the beach, lovely deck and you could even hear the tide crashing in against the sand in the morning. The hosts were very... More

We thouroughly enjoyed out stay at this motel. The top floor rooms with ocean view clean, modern and had all the comforts one would need. The owners were very helpful in suggesting activities and route planning too! More

I couldn't wait to return to the Oceanside Motel in Whitianga after they spent 3 months remodelling in the middle of 2010. I travel a lot for work, and being able to stay in a nice place at the end of a long day's driving is such a relief. The new refurbished Oceanside is fantastic, clean and quiet and right... More

We have stayed at Oceanside before and went back earlier this month (September). We didn't recognise the place when we went to check-in. What an amazing difference! A lot of hard work, and we understand months of renovations, have created a totally modern motel which not only looks completely different from the outside but also inside. We noticed that management... More

We had a family suite. It was on the ground level with a deck opening onto a grass area with a view to Mercury Bay across the road. The setting is therefore the key feature of this motel. The room it self was adequate. Tidy and fresh but rather dated. The amenities were adequate with a well equipped kitchen. However... More

Stayed for one night in March in a first floor studio unit overlooking Mercury Bay with the most magnificent views. Whitianga is a small town in a wonderful setting and a pleasure to visit. Unit was of very good size for a studio, spotless, with a separate kitchen, accommodation for four, living area and a large balcony. Weather was excellent... More

I stayed at the Oceanside for one night (NYE 2009/10) with my parents, husband and 5 month old daughter in a deluxe family suite. You absolutely couldn't beat the views... straight out the front and across the road was the ocean. Not being from NZ, we didn't realise that one of NZ's biggest NYE parties/concerts is held in Whitianga, however... More

This motel is in a good location opposite the beach, but for the quality of the room we felt this was very expensive compared to other places we stayed on our trip. We booked a ground floor room for the night, which was adequate but could do with some updating in the bathroom area. The room did have a lovely... More