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Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel

3.0 star property
3-star beach motel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Beach/ocean view
Garden
Studio, Garden View | Balcony

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

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42 The Parade, Auckland, 2012
  • Half Moon Bay Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sylvia Park Shopping Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Go Media Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Chalet, Garden View (1 Double and 1 Single Bed)

Garden view

Chalet, Garden View (1 Double and 1 Single Bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Sea View 2 Bedroom Plus Loft Suite, Upper Level (1 King, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds)

Sea View 2 Bedroom Plus Loft Suite, Upper Level (1 King, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sea View 2 Bedroom Plus Loft Suite, Upper Level (1 King, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Sea View 1 Bedroom Suite, Upper Level (1 Double and 2 Single Beds)

Beach/ocean view

Sea View 1 Bedroom Suite, Upper Level (1 Double and 2 Single Beds)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Sea View 1 Bedroom Suite, Ground Level (1 Double and 2 Single Beds)

Sea View 1 Bedroom Suite, Ground Level (1 Double and 2 Single Beds) | View from room

Sea View 1 Bedroom Suite, Ground Level (1 Double and 2 Single Beds)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Sea View 1 Bedroom Plus Loft Suite, Upper Level (2 Double and 3 Single Beds)

Beach/ocean view

Sea View 1 Bedroom Plus Loft Suite, Upper Level (2 Double and 3 Single Beds)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View - Upper Level (1 Queen and 2 Single Beds)

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View - Upper Level (1 Queen and 2 Single Beds) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View - Upper Level (1 Queen and 2 Single Beds)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio with Garden View - Disability Access

Studio with Garden View - Disability Access | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio with Garden View - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Sea View Two Bedroom Suite Loft Upper Level

  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Sea View One Bedroom Suite Loft Upper Level

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Sea View One Bedroom Suite Ground Level

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Sea View One bedroom Suite Upper Level

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Waterfront Ground Level Deluxe Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Waterfront Upper Level Deluxe Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed

Waterfront Upper Level Family Unit

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Waterfront Upper Level Deluxe Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

Steps from the beach.With a stay at this Bucklands Beach motel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Half Moon Bay Marina and 6 miles (10 km) of Botany Town Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Sylvia Park Shopping Center and Go Media Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay Marina - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sylvia Park Shopping Center - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Go Media Stadium - 16 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Sky Tower - 23 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 24 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Ellerslie Station - 15 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mobil Corner Takeaway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Granger's Taphouse & Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gouemon Japanese Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Super Wok Takeaways - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel

3-star beach motel with outdoor pool
Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel also features laundry facilities and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Auckland motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9 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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel to the airport?

Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel is 16.7 mi (35-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel.

How close is Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel to the beach?

This motel is 10.3 mi (31-min drive) from Kohimarama Beach and 15.2 mi (216-min drive) from Little Oneroa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel offer free breakfast?

Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but SkyCity Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel have a pool?

Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel to downtown Auckland?

Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel is 7.7 mi away from Auckland.

Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 385 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent communication, we had beach front, well worth the money, rrlex on thd terrace and watch the boats go by. Restaurant close by. 2 min walk. Breakfast cafe 3 min walk. Would definitely stay again. Reccomend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tamati, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Short walking distance to cafe
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly convenient for a wedding over at Howick Historical Village, just a 10 min taxi or drive away. Staff was amazing and accomodating and there are two spots to grab food from on the same street. No complaints. Made our trip to the area easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value and location. Very small rooms though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place right on the beach, good restaurants and coffee shop 5 mins walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Torrance

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is unbeatable in location, right on the parade (or “strand” if you speak American English), with unobstructed view of the water. However, I cannot think of a worse management team than the one I encountered in my multiple stays at this motel in recent months. The interiors of the rooms/chalets are under poor repair. Everywhere you look you see signs of neglect and apathy of Management. For examples, the curtains in the rooms are either way too long (dragging on the floor) or too short, and are wrinkled/dirty. The carpet in one of the chalets I was in had large stains all over. The baseboards near the kitchen were covered in dirt marks and grime, the closet was unusable because they put a bed against it, leaving insufficient space for the door to open correctly. Then, in the bathroom, they would have signs that say if you leave stains on their towels, they’ll charge you a fee. What kind of motels/hotels would say that to their customers? Then there was the noise issue. In one of our stays, there was a big party (like a frat party) which was playing music on loud speakers and people were shouting. We started calling the Office at around 9 pm.to ask for help to quiet the party down. Management dragged their heels until we said at about 9:40 pm that we would call the police if this were to not stop. We DO NOT recommend this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Great stay

Vety nice, pleasant, and comfortable motel with very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maaihi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
🙌
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The manager and staff were friendly and efficient. It had a lovely outlook , convenient close to all facilities , transport and walking promenade . The motel had a full kitchen and was very spacious . Serviced daily even on public holidays. The road was a little busy daytime and exposed to the wind . We had a ground level motel which was great except for the people upstairs making a lot of noise running about and playing loud music if it wasn’t for that I’d say an excellent place to stay .Also an easy commute to the airport by car .
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Was okay!

We didn't enjoy our stay here at all. First night we got not no sleep because people down stairs were very noisy and kept been noisy after the manager even talked to them. Then later on at 4 in the morning we had to ring 111 as we had drunk people banging on our door threatening us. The place is a great spot, great service was reasonably cleaned. Very dated and needs some money put into the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service at front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location excellent hosts only downside, quarters and especially bathroom a bit cramped overall a very comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shanelle

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small squashed dated room and decor, couldnt sit on old couch thats cushions were so old and squashed with minimal padding left in them because they were pushed right up to the little coffe table that was pushed up to the tv, loft floor creaked loudly everytime someone walks up there, stairs and rail to loft unsafe and wobbly, unclean room, bathroom and floors. Gave 1 toilet roll to last 2 days for a family of 7, took teatowels on 2nd day and didnt replace them, minimal kitchen utensils, no storage space/cupboard to put youre food in. Windows not sealed properly so whistling noise through out the room from the wind all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property clean and tidy. Easy parking. Close to shops snd restaurants. Nice beach views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kwok Sum

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our recent stay at the motel had its ups and downs. On the bright side, the location is fantastic, just a stone's throw from the beach with a beautiful sea breeze and view. However, there were some issues that did dampen our experience. The room had an unpleasant smell that my son couldn't tolerate. The facilities seemed very dated, like stepping back into the 80s, and could definitely use a refresh. The price was on the higher end, and we felt it didn't quite match the quality offered. The upper deck with the double bed was a bit precarious, being close to the railing, and didn't feel entirely safe to sleep on. Besides, the fixed showerhead made it tricky for kids to shower comfortably. Overall, while there were some enjoyable aspects, I wouldn't recommend this motel at its current price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean the bed was really big and the room was big enough for two people.Parking was ok .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient location for our needs. Room very small. Lovely staff. However some repairs were going on and the parking was not at it's best
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024