Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Whitianga, just steps from Buffalo Beach and a 5-minute drive from Mercury Bay. Nearby attractions include Mercury Bay Museum (0.6 km), Lost Spring Thermal Pools (0.7 km), and Whitianga Aerodrome (2.8 km).

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor heated pool available for guests, operational from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Beachside Resort Motel Whitianga

Average nightly price at Beachside Resort Motel Whitianga by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$201
February	$194
March	$158
April	$124
May	$92
June	$89
July	$97
August	$88
September	$106
October	$110
November	$116
December	$163

What guests think

At Beachside Resort Motel Whitianga, guests consistently praise the clean, spacious units and walkable location near the beach and town, with a heated pool and family-friendly layout adding appeal for short breaks and longer stays.

Rooms typically provide practical kitchen facilities, separate living areas and balconies or views, offering good space for couples and families. Recurring drawbacks include no air conditioning and hot rooms in warm weather, plus intermittent TV reception or streaming and some dated or worn furniture. Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, though a few guests report strict cancellation or payment policies and an early-closing front desk. Overall, expect straightforward, family-friendly motel apartments suited to short stays.

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Facilities

A heated outdoor pool is a highlight, and several reviews note a tennis court, small playground and convenient parking; on-site laundry is available. A few guests found the pool cooler than expected.

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Nick

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

heated swimming pool is definitely a plus, especially in winter

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Preeti

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is quite safe and easy…i loved staying here…rooms were clean and comfy

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Karla

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This was the second time staying here. This time was during the winter, while the first was in the summer. This is a nice place to stay with clean and spacious rooms. Flat and easy walking distance to Buffalo beach, Ferry landing and town centre. The heater in the room was very efficient at keeping the temperature warm during cold mornings and nights. Staff were friendly and approachable. We werent aware that the laundry closed when the office hours finished in the evening and when we returned to collect the washed clothes the door was locked, however with a phone call they came promptly to help. We enjoy swimming and used the pool in the summer. We had seen on the website prior to coming this second time that the pool was heated to 29 degrees, however the water felt cold to touch when we went to the pool and so didn’t end up using the pool this time

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David

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful resort in a beautiful beach town. Room was spacious and clean, dining room served great food, laundromat on site. Lots of dining options near the hotel, beach is just across the street, grocery is close.

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Robert

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Beachside Resort is a great place to stay in Whitianga. We had separate bedroom and living rooms, along with a small kitchen, which was very convenient for a multi-day stay. The heated pool is very nice. The complex is less than one block to the beach and only a few blocks to town. Cathedral Cove (30-min drive, 10-min shuttle, then 40-min walk) is worth a visit.

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David

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Beachside resort was an excellent place to stay for the time we were in Whitianga. It must be a new place because everything is very well designed and spotlessly clean. The staff are friendly, relaxed and professional. A bonus is that the lost spring hot pools are just through the back gate. Next time we will bring our tennis racquets.

10

Michael

Nov 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A large unit with views of the beach and easy walk to the town centre. Friendly staff and good parking

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Gurpreet

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Near to the beach and Shops. Heated pool. fabulous :-)

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Laurel-Lee

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located accommodation close to beach, shops and dining. We enjoyed the heated outdoor pool, tennis court & small playground. Rooms have all essential amenities. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only downside was no aircon - it was very warm the 2 nights we stayed.

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Mesquita

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a one night family stay, but we could have stayed for much longer!! It is the Best Motel I’ve ever stayed at. It had everything: comfy bed, clean bathroom, nice kitchen, tv and dvd player and free parking. There was also a heated swimming pool as well as a children’s playground and tennis court!! It was a2 minute walk to the beach and 5mins by car to the town centre or a supermarket. We can’t wait to go back!!!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across many stays, with rooms often described as spotless or very tidy. A few note exceptions such as ants or missed areas like fridges or bathrooms.

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Catherine

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable, convenient accommodation. Spacious with everything necessary provided. Central location, everything within walking distance

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Bonnie

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were so friendly and helpful. Place was very clean and welcoming. Beds were very comfortable. Shower was lovely. Kitchen was well equipped. Location is stunning, just across the road from a paradise-like beach. Guest handbook was very informative. People were friendly in town.

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Joie

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was wonderful, spacious and clean. The only issue is ants. They kept coming in the kitchen and bathroom.

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Michael

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was an unknown dripping substance on some of the walls and the fridge hadn’t been cleaned after what seams like someone had a fish in it

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Mary lou

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and fresh. A neat and tidy place to stay. Check in and checkout was easy. Would highly recommend staying here .

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Cathy

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet.

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Mike

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location close to town centre. Very clean. Only issue was water pressure in the shower was low in the room we had. But a minor inconvenience

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David

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous facilities, immaculately presented, everything spotless and easy check in/out with helpful and friendly staff.

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Jayne Ai Xin

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The best place to stay and rejuvenate ..very clean ..even the bathtub and shower head is spotless..the bedsheet is spotless…suitable for family ..my daughter loves these place and the playground ..and best is whitianga is beautifully beautiful 😍..

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Karine

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Très propre ,vue sur la mer À quelques mètres du centre ville

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Rooms

Apartment-style units are generally spacious and comfortable, with practical kitchens, separate bedrooms and some balconies or sea views. Repeated downsides are no air conditioning and warm rooms, occasional dated or worn furnishings, and TV or reception issues.

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John David

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very walkable. Front desk closes early which is annoying for late arrivals and rooms feel a bit dated. But I don’t think you’ll find much better in Whitianga.

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Andrew

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No AC, it was a bit stuffy, but opening windows fixed that. I guess nobody has AC there

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Karin

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Stora rum i ok skick nära till stranden

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GEOFFREY ST

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a great 4 days here. The accommodation had everything we needed and our room was 100 metres from the beach. The only negative was that the lounge chairs (imitation leather) were in very bad condition - the outer layer was peeling off badly - we covered the lounge with a spare blanket which did the trick so we couldn’t see it. Despite the lounge, we would go there again.

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B

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The queen bed was very uncomfortable, I had a rather sleepless night tossing and turning constantly trying to get comfortable. The pillows were no better all being very thick with no thinner options provided, tv only seemed to work with episodes on tvnz but movies would cut out constantly. Couldn’t connect my Disney account or Netflix. Room was so hot!! No aircon. Overall I didn’t feel it was worth what I paid for the night, definitely won’t stay there again.

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Mark

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The TV reception was poor with a lot of interference when on standard TV. When online viewing there was some lagging and then completely lost connection so unable to complete watching movie.

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Zack

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location near the beach. Walkable restaurants and a 30 minute drive to Cathedral Cove. Room was clean and spacious. Would highly recommend staying here if traveling to Whitianga

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Nicolas

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Ruim appartement. De bovenste appartementen hebben zelfs uitzicht op zee. De ramen naar het balkon kunnen helemaal open. Vriendelijk personeel bij de receptie. 2 minuten lopen vanaf het strand. Zeker hier verblijven als je in Whitianga bent!

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Ana Marta

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fully brand new appartment, with a very nice and big room with eating table; cozy big sofa and fully equipped kitchen. A separated and super comfortable sleeping room with bathroom. All super clean and quiet. Great location, 1 minute walking distance from the beach and 5 minutes from downtown, shops and restaurants. The staff was very gentle and helpful. Absolutely great place.

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Nanette

Jan 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is close to the beach and town centre. Th3 only thing missing in the rooms were heat pumps for the AC as it was warm in the rooms. A fabulos place to stay.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with easy check-in and useful local advice. Some guests mention strict cancellation or billing policies and an early-closing front desk.

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karen

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very helpful and informative. The room and location were excellent.

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John David

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very walkable. Front desk closes early which is annoying for late arrivals and rooms feel a bit dated. But I don’t think you’ll find much better in Whitianga.

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Sarah

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely & clean in a great location. However the resort charged my business credit card that I’d used to secure the booking, prior to arrival which was annoying as I’d specified I wanted to pay upon arrival. Neither the resort or the booking site Wotif would take any accountability unsurprisingly.

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Cheryl

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely stay nice and clean and Manager was very friendly and helpful

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Karla

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This was the second time staying here. This time was during the winter, while the first was in the summer. This is a nice place to stay with clean and spacious rooms. Flat and easy walking distance to Buffalo beach, Ferry landing and town centre. The heater in the room was very efficient at keeping the temperature warm during cold mornings and nights. Staff were friendly and approachable. We werent aware that the laundry closed when the office hours finished in the evening and when we returned to collect the washed clothes the door was locked, however with a phone call they came promptly to help. We enjoy swimming and used the pool in the summer. We had seen on the website prior to coming this second time that the pool was heated to 29 degrees, however the water felt cold to touch when we went to the pool and so didn’t end up using the pool this time

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Bonnie

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were so friendly and helpful. Place was very clean and welcoming. Beds were very comfortable. Shower was lovely. Kitchen was well equipped. Location is stunning, just across the road from a paradise-like beach. Guest handbook was very informative. People were friendly in town.

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Roy

Jan 24, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

We were unable to get into Whitianga because the roads were flooded and the hotel insisted on charging us even though the whole town was an island and no one could get in or out.

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David

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous facilities, immaculately presented, everything spotless and easy check in/out with helpful and friendly staff.

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Lloyd

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay at a reasonable rate. Room was clean and comfortable. Convenient to bars and restaurants. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable and recommended some great places to eat drink and get great coffee. Will come and stay again next time we are in the area.

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William

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was very friendly and helpful at checkun.

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Location

Beachside and walkable to town, restaurants and the wharf, with several mentions of ocean views from some units. A convenient base for exploring Whitianga.

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Trish

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Brilliant view, conveniently located close to restaurants and the beach. Will definitely stay here again

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KEVIN

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and had everything we needed for a short stay. Close to centre of town and in walking distance of bars and restaurants.

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Rochelle

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

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Angelee

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location with a beautiful view!

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Nancy

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay. Close to beach, restaurants

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Karla

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This was the second time staying here. This time was during the winter, while the first was in the summer. This is a nice place to stay with clean and spacious rooms. Flat and easy walking distance to Buffalo beach, Ferry landing and town centre. The heater in the room was very efficient at keeping the temperature warm during cold mornings and nights. Staff were friendly and approachable. We werent aware that the laundry closed when the office hours finished in the evening and when we returned to collect the washed clothes the door was locked, however with a phone call they came promptly to help. We enjoy swimming and used the pool in the summer. We had seen on the website prior to coming this second time that the pool was heated to 29 degrees, however the water felt cold to touch when we went to the pool and so didn’t end up using the pool this time

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grant

Jan 6, 2023

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Stayed 19,363 nights

Excellent clean property, ideal central location. Totally enjoyed our stay.

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Zack

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location near the beach. Walkable restaurants and a 30 minute drive to Cathedral Cove. Room was clean and spacious. Would highly recommend staying here if traveling to Whitianga

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Nicolas

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Ruim appartement. De bovenste appartementen hebben zelfs uitzicht op zee. De ramen naar het balkon kunnen helemaal open. Vriendelijk personeel bij de receptie. 2 minuten lopen vanaf het strand. Zeker hier verblijven als je in Whitianga bent!

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Laurel-Lee

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located accommodation close to beach, shops and dining. We enjoyed the heated outdoor pool, tennis court & small playground. Rooms have all essential amenities. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only downside was no aircon - it was very warm the 2 nights we stayed.

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Dining

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David

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful resort in a beautiful beach town. Room was spacious and clean, dining room served great food, laundromat on site. Lots of dining options near the hotel, beach is just across the street, grocery is close.

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Kim

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was good, clean. However, when I booked through Expedia, the price I clicked was $180. I was charged $210 by the resort, despite providing screenshots of the price I agreed to. They also need to get a different brand of instant hot chocolate, as it was terrible.

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L M

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room. Single bed in the lounge was uncomfortable. The supplied milk was UHT - yuck.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $129	2 $96	3 $96	4 $192	5 $203	6 $142	7 $143
8 $142	9 $142	10 $145	11 $263	12 $155	13 $155	14 $152
15 $138	16 $194	17 $288	18 $285	19 $297	20 $192	21 $255
22 $110	23 $139	24 $255	25	26 $265	27 $164	28 $164
29 $132	30 $138

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