Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel

It was clean the bed was really big and the room was big enough for two people.Parking was ok .

The owners and staff were very friendly and helpful with all my requests. After checking in to my unit on arrival a bit early (kindly thanks) I needed a bit of help with my bags which seemed to be no problem. Exhausted from my travels I sat on the deck and took in the view. I was 30 mtrs from the waters edge. I looked out at the people walking along the parade, the cars slowly passing and the stream of seacraft entering and exiting the channel, Waiheke ferry, Downtown City ferry, launches, sail boats and foils. What a delightful view Mt Wellington and One Tree Hill in the background. Realising I could sit there for hours I went and checked in for an additional night. The unit itself was quirky American style architecture with sharp angles and corners and likely from the 80's so a little tired now but there do appear to be newer units built on the rise behind. Water a little cold for me this early in the season so I did not venture in but the pool certainly looked inviting. Great food 2 minutes walk away with Cafes and the Chinese takeaways were not dissapointing at all. Over all very gratyeful for a wonderful three day stay and I will be back for sure!! Thank you everyone for all your help!!

Fabulous view of the water but the properties interior is very tired & needs a full upgrade. When I arrived the office was locked & it took a while to find someone to check me in. The cleaner greeted me with a lovely smile but the female Manager offered no smile or welcome & seemed less than impressed I needed help. It could be a cultural thing but she didn’t even show me to the door - very rude. She said I was to park in No.7 carpark & she was parked there! - again no apology. I asked if there was an additional carpark as there were only 2-3,cars in the carpark - again she was most unhelpful. Hours later she banged on the door & said we could also use No8 carpark - again no smile. When I left at 5am there were plenty of extra carparks available so what was the problem? This person should not be in this role as she will drive guests away & you’d certainly never go back.I was in Unit 7 & with no soundproofing it was like a herd of elephants had moved in upstairs - the guests must have had young children. My Family from England stayed here approx 20years ago when it was owned by Barry Curtis & it was fabulous. On the plus side the male owner was very helpful on the phone & offered a 1pm check-in. Thank you.

The room was a great size and with good amenities including a full size fridge. The view was spectacular and the road noise minimal with the door shut. It was also very clean. The only negatives i could say were some of the parking is a little tight if you have a large vehicle but not bad by any means, and the noise coming through the ceiling from stomping and running kids was very loud (but that was beyond the control of the motel). Was a little dated but still clean and comfortable. 4 out of 5 stars.😊

Booked a 2bedroom seaview loft with 5 kids. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Great view off balcony. Friendly staff at check in. Great pool. Will stay again

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 .

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

Lovely location & facilities with view of beach from our room, beds comfy & staff accomodating

Beautiful views. Dislike: neighboring unit's aircon unit vents hot air onto patio.

Good property clean and tidy. Easy parking. Close to shops snd restaurants. Nice beach views.

Reception was not friendly. Soap dispencers in shower weren't full. Towels were damp

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.

Very impressed with the two rooms and loft apartment. Very clean, tidy and spacious.

While the location is wonderful, the staff were friendly and accommodating and the layout of the villa was spacious, homely and sufficient for our purposes, we were overwhelmed with the musty smell that impregnated our clothing and possessions. The same smell was in another villa we stayed in earlier in the year too.

Nice clean comfortable room with gorgeous view of the ocean. Loved watching the sunset while sipping champagne on the balcony. While the accommodation is quite dated, the kitchen and bathroom has been modernized. Only call out is the bedroom curtain is quite thin, my son struggled to go to sleep with the light shining right in. And the shampoo/soap dispensers were empty but we had brought our own anyway. Definitely would stay here again.

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.

Man at the front desk was lovely and friendly. Property is very dated. Room was tidy and cleanish. Could have done with a "spring clean". Was good for a quick business trip to Auckland with 3 children.

Nice and clean, friendly staff

Easy check in and out, friendly staff and nice clean room. Thank you

Great location. Quiet. Cleanliness was ok, no obvious servicing throughout the 3 days we stayed.

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.

Great value and location. Very small rooms though.

Very comfortable bed. Generous tv. Quiet despite being near the road and the beach. Gem of a spot.

This property is a health and safety issue. The floors were soft underfoot which is concerning. The stairs to upstairs were terrible and huge concern if you had toddlers staying here. Bathroom had no plug, not clean and very tired. Whole place needs an upgrade. Said room I booked had garden views could not see any garden. Would not stay here again.

Very impressed with the two rooms and loft apartment. Very clean, tidy and spacious.

The room was a great size and with good amenities including a full size fridge. The view was spectacular and the road noise minimal with the door shut. It was also very clean. The only negatives i could say were some of the parking is a little tight if you have a large vehicle but not bad by any means, and the noise coming through the ceiling from stomping and running kids was very loud (but that was beyond the control of the motel). Was a little dated but still clean and comfortable. 4 out of 5 stars.😊

Unique mezzanine sleeping arrangement which was fun for the kids. Great sea views.

The view was lovely and apartment size was good. Bed was good.The furniture was abit dated, and could do with another couch

Nice clean comfortable room with gorgeous view of the ocean. Loved watching the sunset while sipping champagne on the balcony. While the accommodation is quite dated, the kitchen and bathroom has been modernized. Only call out is the bedroom curtain is quite thin, my son struggled to go to sleep with the light shining right in. And the shampoo/soap dispensers were empty but we had brought our own anyway. Definitely would stay here again.

great location excellent hosts only downside, quarters and especially bathroom a bit cramped overall a very comfortable stay

Really enjoyed staying there, lovely room, Sonya was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again

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.

Reception was not friendly. Soap dispencers in shower weren't full. Towels were damp

Fabulous view of the water but the properties interior is very tired & needs a full upgrade. When I arrived the office was locked & it took a while to find someone to check me in. The cleaner greeted me with a lovely smile but the female Manager offered no smile or welcome & seemed less than impressed I needed help. It could be a cultural thing but she didn’t even show me to the door - very rude. She said I was to park in No.7 carpark & she was parked there! - again no apology. I asked if there was an additional carpark as there were only 2-3,cars in the carpark - again she was most unhelpful. Hours later she banged on the door & said we could also use No8 carpark - again no smile. When I left at 5am there were plenty of extra carparks available so what was the problem? This person should not be in this role as she will drive guests away & you’d certainly never go back.I was in Unit 7 & with no soundproofing it was like a herd of elephants had moved in upstairs - the guests must have had young children. My Family from England stayed here approx 20years ago when it was owned by Barry Curtis & it was fabulous. On the plus side the male owner was very helpful on the phone & offered a 1pm check-in. Thank you.

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.

Excellent service at front desk.

Vety nice, pleasant, and comfortable motel with very friendly staff!

Easy check in and out, friendly staff and nice clean room. Thank you

Nicely appointed unit, good location, nice outlook, friendly and helpful manager. Thank you Sounja (excuse spelling). We will be back again for another stay. Have stayed here 4 times now - our first choice when coming to Auckland.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Short walking distance to cafe

The owners and staff were very friendly and helpful with all my requests. After checking in to my unit on arrival a bit early (kindly thanks) I needed a bit of help with my bags which seemed to be no problem. Exhausted from my travels I sat on the deck and took in the view. I was 30 mtrs from the waters edge. I looked out at the people walking along the parade, the cars slowly passing and the stream of seacraft entering and exiting the channel, Waiheke ferry, Downtown City ferry, launches, sail boats and foils. What a delightful view Mt Wellington and One Tree Hill in the background. Realising I could sit there for hours I went and checked in for an additional night. The unit itself was quirky American style architecture with sharp angles and corners and likely from the 80's so a little tired now but there do appear to be newer units built on the rise behind. Water a little cold for me this early in the season so I did not venture in but the pool certainly looked inviting. Great food 2 minutes walk away with Cafes and the Chinese takeaways were not dissapointing at all. Over all very gratyeful for a wonderful three day stay and I will be back for sure!! Thank you everyone for all your help!!

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.

GOOD VALUE, NICE VIEW, CONVENIENT LOCATION

Great location, close enough to Auckland, you can see the sky tower in the distance, local ferry to the islands and Auckland. The beach is just a 2 minute walk. This is our 2nd time staying at the resort and will use again when we come again.

Beautiful location. Great restaurant just down the road. Very clean and tidy. A bit dated but comfortable.

Lovely location & facilities with view of beach from our room, beds comfy & staff accomodating

Lovely place right on the beach, good restaurants and coffee shop 5 mins walk.

Great location. Quiet. Cleanliness was ok, no obvious servicing throughout the 3 days we stayed.

L’hôtel est un peu vieillot mais c’est propre et surtout il est idéalement situé le long de la baie à 10mn du départ du ferry (Half Moon Bay)pour l’île de Waiheke. C’est calme, la vue est superbe !

Well appointed suite. Great location.

We have stayed here multiple times over the years, great spot to stay with good restaurant choices in the area. A little more maintenance wouldn't hurt, other than that good place for families

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.

The owners and staff were very friendly and helpful with all my requests. After checking in to my unit on arrival a bit early (kindly thanks) I needed a bit of help with my bags which seemed to be no problem. Exhausted from my travels I sat on the deck and took in the view. I was 30 mtrs from the waters edge. I looked out at the people walking along the parade, the cars slowly passing and the stream of seacraft entering and exiting the channel, Waiheke ferry, Downtown City ferry, launches, sail boats and foils. What a delightful view Mt Wellington and One Tree Hill in the background. Realising I could sit there for hours I went and checked in for an additional night. The unit itself was quirky American style architecture with sharp angles and corners and likely from the 80's so a little tired now but there do appear to be newer units built on the rise behind. Water a little cold for me this early in the season so I did not venture in but the pool certainly looked inviting. Great food 2 minutes walk away with Cafes and the Chinese takeaways were not dissapointing at all. Over all very gratyeful for a wonderful three day stay and I will be back for sure!! Thank you everyone for all your help!!

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.

Beautiful location. Great restaurant just down the road. Very clean and tidy. A bit dated but comfortable.

Lovely place right on the beach, good restaurants and coffee shop 5 mins walk.

Super convenient Wonderful restuarant four doors along

Very friendly and helpful staff. Short walking distance to cafe