Bailey's At The Beach Motel

3.5 star property
Sandy fun near Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Buffalo Beach

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Deluxe One Bedroom) | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
Reception
Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Deluxe One Bedroom)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Standard One Bedroom)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
66 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cooks Beach - 31 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 31 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Hahei Beach - 34 min drive - 26.7 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The French Fig - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Church Accommodation - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Bailey's At The Beach Motel

Hotel near Buffalo Beach
Located close to Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Cooks Beach, Bailey's At The Beach Motel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like paddleboards and bodyboards at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, free newspapers, and gas grills
  • Outdoor furniture, a bodyboard on site, and a fish cleaning table
Room features
All guestrooms at Bailey's At The Beach Motel have comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Microwaves, toasters, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Bailey's Beach Motel Whitianga
Bailey's Beach Motel
Bailey's Beach Whitianga
Bailey's At The Whitianga
Bailey's At The Beach Motel Hotel
Bailey's At The Beach Motel Whitianga
Bailey's At The Beach Motel Hotel Whitianga

Frequently asked questions

Is Bailey's At The Beach Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bailey's At The Beach Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bailey's At The Beach Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Bailey's At The Beach Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Bailey's At The Beach Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Bailey's At The Beach Motel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Whitianga hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Kuaotunu Beach and Otama Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Bailey's At The Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 166 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Location was good, beds were comfortable and the room was modern. Our only comment was the price for that time of year, but the manager was very accommodating and easy to talk to. Very pleasant person.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The owners were very kind, gracious, and their advice on where to go in the area could not have been better. The building, grounds and rooms were extremely clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

loved our stay lovely rooms and grounds convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

Friendly owner good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location and everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The hosts were very helpful and were always working hard to keep the property up. The Motel is right across the road from the beach and has amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

What a gem of a place!! Right opposite the beach and a short stroll from the town centre and cafe's/bars etc. Really comfortable and the hosts were lovely and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Nice room upstairs with great view from balcony to the beach. Just a few steps from the beach and a short drive into town. The manager was v friendly and helpful, nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Outstanding location, well appointed rooms with great view, and super friendly/helpful owners!! Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Great stay!! Nice new owners
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

The photos of this hotel posted to the site are very accurate. It’s a charming beach is right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

A very clean and modern room, with beautiful views across to the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great location, friendly staff & excellent amenities. Totally recommended this property!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

View was fantastic. Very nice room. Would be my first choice when passing through again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Wow!!! This property was just lovely, so up to date with beautiful space - awesome views with balcony! Wish we had more time to spend there -very relaxing atmosphere. Would definitely recommend this property as a11 owners very friendly and helpful! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very nice property, right across from the ocean. Owner took pride in his property and you could tell by how well it was maintained. Plenty of room for all our luggage. Would stay again and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Really great beachfront motel, shops and restaurants walkable along the road or beach track. Modern clean rooms, great views. Owners really friendly and helpful, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Very convenient just across the beach ! Fantastic location to explore the Coromandel peninsula
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

The room was great and the view was fantastic. The friendliness and details taken care of by the staff made the trip very pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Nice clean place. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Owners were lovely, showed me other rooms for my next stay

10/10

Such a beautiful area and wonderful hosts. Hope to definitely be back one day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Loved our stay. Relaxed, well maintained units with excellent views of beach. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022