Beachfront hotels in Whitianga

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 beachfront hotels and resorts in Whitianga. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Baileys At The Beach Whitianga, New Zealand

  

  Motel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 250 NZD.

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• 2 Beachfront Resort Whitianga, New Zealand

  

  Motel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 275 NZD.

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• 3 Bayside Holiday Units Whitianga Whitianga, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Located in Whitianga, within a few steps of Whitianga Beach and 2.9 km of Simpsons Beach, Bayside Holiday Units Whitianga provides accommodation with barbecue facilities and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 45 km from Driving Creek Railway and Potteries, 38 km from Cathedral Cove and 2. 9 km from Whitianga Airport. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. The motel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD player. Bayside Holiday Units Whitianga features certain rooms that include a terrace and sea view, and each room has a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the accommodation all rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at Bayside Holiday Units Whitianga will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whitianga, like hiking and cycling. Kuaotunu is 14 km from the motel, while Matarangi is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Whitianga Airport, 2 km from Bayside Holiday Units Whitianga. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 3 NZD.

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• 4 Oceans 88 Whitianga Coastal Suites Whitianga, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Welcome to Oceans 88. We are absolute waterfront overlooking our stunning harbour with it’s own jetty. Literally, a hop skip and jump from the pool into the sea. Launch our kayaks from the jetty and explore the abundant and varied seascape around us. Stroll along our beautiful boardwalk through the sub-tropical gardens that leads to the pool and waterfront. Relax on the loungers or take your aperitif down to the sofas to enjoy the setting sun and boating activities. This is truely a hidden paradise and the perfect resort-like destination. You will enjoy the renovations upgrading your suites to a more boutique offering. Superior beds, furniture and decor will offer some luxuries. The small sun drenched deck and garden outside the Oceans 88 suites is ideal for your morning coffee. Then venture out for the day and explore Mercury Bay’s activities and glorious scenery. Come home and relax by the pool with a cold one. A 5 minute stroll to Whitianga’s cafes, bars and restaurants. Great shopping and beach activities abound. Oceans 88, at 88 Albert St, is ideal for an intimate celebration for up to 34 in-house guests. We look forward to hosting you in our very special and much treasured environment. Warm regards from your Oceans 88 hosts. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 280 NZD.

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• 5 Waterfront Apartments Whitianga Whitianga, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Waterfront Apartments Whitianga has commanding sea views for all apartments and is located opposite Buffalo Beach. It is a 2-minute walk from the town centre and guests have private entrance to The Lost Spring geothermal pools. Additionally, the property offers discounts at select local restaurants and activities. You can enjoy access to free WiFi and free BBQ facilities during your stay. Each apartment has a kitchenette. Some have a fully equipped kitchen. Whitianga Airport is 7 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 299 NZD.

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• 6 Blue Marlin Apartments Whitianga, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Situated across the road from Buffalo Beach, Blue Marlin Apartments offers spacious apartments, some with sea views. The property is a 5-minute walk to Whitianga Marina. Free WiFi is provided. All apartments include a flat-screen TV. Each apartment has a microwave and refrigerator. Guest can enjoy a casual meal in the barbecue area. Free parking is available on site. Whitianga Museum and the restaurants and cafes of Albert Street are just 5 minutes’ walk away. Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove are each a 35-minute drive from Blue Marlin Apartments. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 180 NZD.

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• 7 The Oceanside Motel Whitianga, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Situated 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. Accommodation 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 accommodation. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 238 NZD.

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• 8 Anchorage Motel Whitianga, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Located in Whitianga, a few steps from Whitianga Beach, Anchorage Motel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 47 km from Driving Creek Railway and Potteries, 37 km from Cathedral Cove and 2.7 km from Whitianga Airport. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with a sea view. Selected rooms have a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Kuaotunu is 16 km from the motel, while Coroglen is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Whitianga Airport, 2 km from Anchorage Motel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 220 NZD.

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• 9 Waters Edge B&B Whitianga, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Situated in Whitianga in the Coromandel region, Waters Edge B&B features a terrace with sea and riverviews. The property is 44 km from Coromandel Town. The bed and breakfast is equipped with a flat-screen TV, fridge, in room tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary breakfast. A range of activities including cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Hahei is 36 km from the bed and breakfast. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around 280 NZD.

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• 10 Nana Glads Beachfront Accommodation Whitianga, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Located on the Esplanade, 2 minutes' walk from Whitianga wharf and ferry and 5 minutes' walk from the main shopping and restaurant area, Nana Glads Accommodation Whitianga boasts beachfront views. Some of the rooms have access to a shared deck area. Coromandel Town is 20 km from Nana Glads Accommodation Whitianga, while Whangamata is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 84 km from Nana Glads Accommodation Whitianga. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 180 NZD.

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• 11 The Great Escape Whitianga, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Boasting sea views, The Great Escape features accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 2.5 km from Whitianga Beach. This holiday home has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The holiday home offers a hot tub. Driving Creek Railway and Potteries is 49 km from The Great Escape, while Cathedral Cove is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Whitianga Airport, 3 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.8

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• 12 Flaxmill Accommodation Whitianga, New Zealand

  

  Apartment. Flaxmill Accommodation is located next to the beach at Flaxmill Bay on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, 1 km from Cooks Beach and 1 km to Ferry Landing and the passenger ferry to Whitianga. Flaxmill offers deluxe holiday accommodation set within private park gardens. 1 bedroom Chalet Cottages and 3 bedroom Holiday Houses are available. All units provide kitchen facilities including microwave, toaster, fridge, kettle, coffee/tea and barbecues. Some units have full kitchens with an oven and dishwasher. All units have a flat screen TV, a private bathroom with shower, and some have an additional ensuite. Bed linen, towels and toiletries are provided. WiFi is available and free private parking is available on site. The area is popular for diving, kayaking, fishing and hiking. Flaxmill is convenient to all the region’s highlights including Hahei and Cathedral Cove, 12 km away and Hot Water Beach, 16 km away. Drive time from Auckland to Flaxmill Bay is 2.5 hours. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!