Hotels on the beach in Waikato, New Zealand
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Waikato. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in September 2026.
The List 15 Amazing Beach Hotels in Waikato
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1 Absolute Riverside Turangi
Located in Turangi in the Waikato Region, 40 km from Taupo, Riverside features a sun terrace and views of the mountain. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. The room includes a flat-screen TV and a seating area for your convenience. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the river or garden. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Address 72 Te Herekiekie Street Show on map -
2 Evolve Bach Whitianga
Situated in Whitianga, 48 km from Driving Creek Railway and Potteries and 37 km from Cathedral Cove, Evolve Bach provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Located 700 metres from Whitianga Beach, the property provides a garden and free private parking. The chalet comes with 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. Whitianga Airport is 2 km from the chalet, while Coroglen is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Whitianga Airport, 3 km from Evolve Bach.
Address 4 Campbell Street Show on map -
3 Admiral Waters
Cooks Beach
Featuring inner courtyard views, Admiral Waters in Cooks Beach features accommodations and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. The bed and breakfast provides guests with a patio, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Admiral Waters can enjoy canoeing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Cooks Beach is a 13-minute walk from the accommodation, while Cathedral Cove is 7 miles from the property.
Address 21 Admiral Drive Show on map -
4 Beachfront Resort
Whitianga
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 center. 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, snorkeling 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 0.9 mi away.
Address 113 Buffalo Beach Road Show on map- Water sports facility
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5 Anglers Lodge Coromandel Town
Anglers Lodge is a recently renovated resort village in Coromandel Town where guests can make the most of its pool with a view, garden, and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests. At the resort village, all units are fitted with a outdoor furniture. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, and free Wifi, while selected rooms also feature a terrace and some have sea views. At the resort village, units are fitted with a seating area. There is a coffee shop, and a mini-market is also available. Guests at the resort village will be able to enjoy activities in and around Coromandel Town, like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at Anglers Lodge. Driving Creek Railway and Potteries is 9.3 miles from the accommodation.
Address 1446 Colville Road Show on map- Saltwater pool
- Pets are welcome
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6 The Oceanside Motel
Whitianga
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.
Address 32 Buffalo Beach Road Show on map- Tennis court
- Water sports facility
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7 Oceans Resort Whitianga
Whitianga
Located next to the Lost Spring Thermal Pools, this resort offers direct access to Buffalo Beach and has a heated outdoor pool, tennis court and a children's playground. Free WiFi is available in most rooms and all public areas. Each apartment at Oceans Resort has a modern fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, oven and dishwasher. All include laundry facilities and an open-plan living area with a DVD/CD player and satellite TV. Some include a balcony offering sea views. Guests can play a game of tennis, rent bikes to explore the area or relax with an outdoor meal in the barbecue area. Oceans Resort Whitianga is a 5-minute walk from Whitianga town center and 1640 feet from the Ferry Landing. Mercury Bay Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away.
Address 18 Eyre Street Show on map- Heated pool
- Tennis court
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8 Anchorage Motel Whitianga
Located in Whitianga, a 3-minute walk from Whitianga Beach, Anchorage Motel provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. The rooms have a patio. At the motel, each room is equipped with a terrace. 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 a closet and a flat-screen TV. Driving Creek Railway and Potteries is 29 miles from the accommodation, while Cathedral Cove is 23 miles away.
Address 22-23 Esplanade Whitianga Show on map- Pets are welcome
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9 Comfort Inn Sunset
Thames
Set in Thames, Comfort Inn Sunset features barbecue facilities and a garden. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at this property. All guest rooms at the motel come with a seating area. All units will provide guests with a microwave. Fishing and hiking are among the activities that guests of the accommodations can find nearby. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 66 mi from Sunset Motel.
Address 1017 Tararu Road Tararu Show on map- Pets are welcome
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10 Tasman Holiday Parks - Hahei Beach
Hahei
You can walk to Cathedral Cove from Hahei Beach Resort, follow the beach and connect to the Cathedral Cove walkway (the walk takes about 1 hour each way). Not all accommodations has a lounge area, sofa, TV. There is no shared communal lounge area.
Address 41 Harsant Ave Show on map- Water sports facility
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11 Coastal Motor Lodge
Thames
Offering free WiFi, Coastal Motor Lodge is set on lovely landscaped gardens directly opposite the waters of Kuranui Bay. All accommodations features a kitchenette and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Thames Coastal Motor Inn is 2 minutes’ walk from Tararu Bay and 3 minutes’ drive from Goldfields Mall. Rapaura Water Gardens is 14 mi away. Each chalet and studio is heated and includes a living area with a dining setting and a sofa. Each features a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests have access to a boat ramp, just 164 feet away and boat parking is available. An outdoor meal can be enjoyed in the barbecue area.
Address 608 Tararu Road Show on map -
12 Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Taupo
Located opposite the shores of Lake Taupo, this motel features an on-site restaurant and bar. Every unit includes 50 plus satellite channels and free WiFi. With views across the lake to the mountains from some units, Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn is a 5-minute walk from Taupo's shops, cafes and restaurants. It is a 3-minute drive to Taupo Marina and 10 minutes to Huka Falls. All air conditioned accommodations includes a private bathroom, microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some accommodations includes cooking facilities. The onsite Jolly Good Fellows Restaurant and Bar offers English-style cuisine. Guest laundry facilities are available.
Address 76-80 Lake Terrace Show on map -
13 Absolute Lake View Motel
Taupo
Located across the road from Lake Taupo, a 1 minute walk to cafes, restaurants and shops, Absolute Lake View Motel features a heated indoor pool (30 degrees) a deep hot tub & sauna. Free random car-parking and wifi provided. Facilities at Absolute Lake View Motel Taupo include a guest laundry and barbecue area. The owners can assist in booking local day tours, including visits to Rotorua and skiing trips. Each room has tea/coffee making facilities and in-room heating. Some rooms feature a private balcony and views of Lake Taupo as well as across the lake to the mountains, including Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe Mountain. Rooms with kitchenette facilities are also available. Cook tops and cooking equipment are available upon request. Most rooms have air-conditioning. Absolute Lake View Motel is less than 10 minutes’ drive to Taupo Airport. The property offers a free airport pick up service. The Whakapapa ski fields of Mount Ruapehu are only 1.3 hours drive away.
Address 58 Lake Terrace Show on map- Heated pool
- Karaoke
- Gym / fitness center
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14 Te Puru Beach Lodge
Te Puru
Offering sea views, Te Puru Beach Lodge in Te Puru has accommodations, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. Te Puru Beach Lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. A minibar is also available, as well as a coffee machine and an electric tea pot. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Te Puru Beach Lodge offers a sauna. Driving Creek Railway and Potteries is 28 miles from the lodge, while Miranda Hot Springs is 27 miles from the property.
Address 503 Thames Coast Road, SH25, Te Puru RD5, Waikato, New Zealand Show on map -
15 Seagrass Studio Tairua
Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and a terrace, Seagrass Studio can be found in Tairua, close to Tairua Ocean Beach and 28 km from Cathedral Cove. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.7 km from Pauanui Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The bed and breakfast is fitted with a satellite flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the bed and breakfast. Hikuai is 12 km from the bed and breakfast, while Whenuakite is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Whitianga Airport, 40 km from Seagrass Studio.
Address 18 Bayview Terrace Tairua Show on map
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