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Bayside Holiday Units

3.0 star property
Motel in Whitianga with free parking

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Exterior
Disabled Access Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laundry room
Exterior
Family Quadruple Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
The hot springs near Bayside Holiday Units offer a perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring. Guests appreciate the practical touches that make longer stays comfortable—in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected while the laundry facilities eliminate the need to overpack.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Disabled Access Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Disabled Access Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Whitianga, Bayside Holiday Units is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Opito Point Historic Reserve and Buffalo Beach, while Mercury Bay Museum and Coromandel Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park and The Coromandel Smoking Co. are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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122 Buffalo Beach Rd, Whitianga, Waikato, 3510

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Cooks Beach - 33 min drive - 26.2 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 33 min drive - 27.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coro Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Stoked - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bayside Holiday Units

Property highlights
Bayside Holiday Units provides laundry facilities and more. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Hot spring

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Hot spring

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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 available for NZD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 10.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bayside Holiday Units Motel
Bayside Holiday Units Whitianga
Bayside Holiday Units Motel Whitianga

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Holiday Units pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bayside Holiday Units?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayside Holiday Units?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bayside Holiday Units?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Holiday Units located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and Brophys Beach. Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Mercury Bay Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Bayside Holiday Units Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vavisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious rooms with kitchenette. Super close to restaurants and beach. Hotel owners were very polite and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful spot , amazing stay staff so friendly and helpful will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property. Easy to access to sea site
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliche Gastgeber, schöner Ort, Einrichtung ist passend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice relaxed location. Short stay in a nice atea.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great shower
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect had a enjoyable stay thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was clean with comfortable bed and pillows. A practical accommodation while exploring the beautiful sites of Whitianga and Coromandel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodation and wonderful owners, thank you Warren and Robyn for being so friendly and accomodating 😄
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we met lovely hosts in this very clean well kept motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & tidy, value for money. Friendly & helpful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Such a fabulous , clean, simple Motel - loved our stay for a reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night stay

Stay was comfortable. Host was also lovely who had also provided locals’ recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Steps from the beach. Lovely, quiet and all the necessary stuff including the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Highly recommended The shower is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms with really welcoming staff! Close to the beach and town. We enjoyed our stay at Baysode Holiday Units! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a clean and comfort motel. My family enjoyed this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Lovely room friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the quiet, peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great for what I needed. Will be happy to visit again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amount of space and utilities as i stayed with falimy. Everything we needed was there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfy & peaceful.

Great place to stay. Lovely spacious units, super clean and nice and quiet. The hosts were really friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very kind and took the time to chat about the history of the area with my elderly friend. The accommodation had everything we needed for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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