Hotels on the beach in Whitianga, 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 Whitianga. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 5 Amazing Beach Hotels in Whitianga
-
1 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 -
2 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
-
3 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
-
4 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
-
5 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
This page contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission, but hotels are listed based on beach proximity and quality, not commission.
Hello! I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in June 2026. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!