Is parking available at the property?

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

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What is the location of the motel in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is located in Auckland's Hillcrest area, within a 15-minute drive of Auckland Ferry Terminal and SkyCity Casino. It is 6.4 km from Sky Tower and 6.5 km from the University of Auckland.

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.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs and rollaway beds are available for a fee of NZD 20.0 per day, and advance request is required.

Ocean Inn Motel in Auckland

Average nightly price at Ocean Inn Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$73
February	US$75
March	US$75
April	US$73
May	US$79
June	US$79
July	US$77
August	US$74
September	US$71
October	US$70
November	US$76
December	US$69

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Ocean Inn Motel is frequently praised for clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient North Shore location with easy parking and access to buses and services, offering good value for simple, short stays.

Several guests note a dated exterior and small or temperamental showers, and some find the guest laundry costly. Multiple reviews mention noise and a social-housing feel at times, which affected comfort and perceived safety. Overall, expect a basic stopover with handy access but a variable atmosphere.

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Facilities

Free and easy parking is appreciated. The on site laundry exists but multiple guests found it expensive.

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beverly

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The name is misleading-ocean inn on ocean view road- it’s nowhere near the ocean. The shower was either scalding hot or freezing cold. Very thin walls. Yes, there’sa guest laundry, but $20??? It is very clean, though, looks like recent remodel, and for basic overnighting it’s ok

10

Danny Chin Hock

26 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall we are happy with the stay. Free parking, friendly manager. We appreciated the laundry facilities, but feel that NZD 20 was expensive for using the washing machine and dryer. I have stayed at other hotels with similar laundry facilities, they charged a nominally reasonable fee of NZD 2 - 4 for washing and drying respectively.

10

Lawrence

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Decor now a little dated but clean, comfortable, good shower, everything you need, easy parking and conveniently located. Would stay again.

10

James

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and nuce staff and good parking

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Cleanliness

Rooms and linens are generally very clean, with many guests highlighting tidy, well presented spaces. A few reviews report lapses or very poor cleanliness.

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Sue

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place, really quiet and very clean

10

Robert

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was great place to stay nice and claen

10

Corey

4 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place, comfy beds nice clean rooms Friendly staff

6

Caroline

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was all good but needed a good clean.

10

Lawrence

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Decor now a little dated but clean, comfortable, good shower, everything you need, easy parking and conveniently located. Would stay again.

10

Zane

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not a lot around the general area, but the motel itself was great. Looks a little tired outside but the rooms are really nice. Clean, fresh feel, excellent bedding and friendly staff. Would recommend for business travelers or those not needing to be in the heart of the city.

10

Sue

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and very welcoming. Room was very clean and comfortable. Had everything I needed.

2

Shaun

6 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Worst motel I have ever been too. It was an MSD motel with people partying when I arrived. Room was very dirty and I ended up walking out and not staying. Owner swore at me in the phone and wouldn't refund the night.

8

PHILIP

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and presentable. Good air con and TV. Comfortable bed.

8

David

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable for one night. Would be handy to have the ability to open the milk with something.

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Rooms

Many find the rooms comfortable and functional, with some offering full kitchens and layouts that suit families. Downsides include dated exteriors, small or temperamental showers, thin walls and noise, occasional missing amenities like heaters or seating, and some worn furnishings.

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Kaye

15 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

lovely staff however I wasn't aware that it was a social housing motel..kids yelling and running around and kept biking past our car and looking in the windows! .had to move them out of the way to back out car out everytime! Parents yelling and arguing! Place is run down and needs a redo..bed was soft but in poor condition...no table or vanity in bathroom to put shampoo etc on..no lock on bathroom door..alot of condensation on windows.have stayed in nicer motels with way more for the price..nowhere to sit outside..when I booked the priced was $98 per night on website..when I finished the booking it was 190 per night??? It was only worth $98 per night..overall for one night stay it would be ok.. definatly wouldn't stay longer again..needs to advertise that it's an emergency housing motel!

8

Leiana

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

2nd time I’ve stayed here and definitely catered to our needs . Great for a family of 3 or 4 . I booked it for a me , my partner and 2 mates . 3 beds and a full kitchen and great bathroom .

6

beverly

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The name is misleading-ocean inn on ocean view road- it’s nowhere near the ocean. The shower was either scalding hot or freezing cold. Very thin walls. Yes, there’sa guest laundry, but $20??? It is very clean, though, looks like recent remodel, and for basic overnighting it’s ok

8

Barbara

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They did not have a heater in the room

10

Lawrence

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Decor now a little dated but clean, comfortable, good shower, everything you need, easy parking and conveniently located. Would stay again.

10

Errin

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

great fit for the family of 4

10

Zane

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not a lot around the general area, but the motel itself was great. Looks a little tired outside but the rooms are really nice. Clean, fresh feel, excellent bedding and friendly staff. Would recommend for business travelers or those not needing to be in the heart of the city.

6

Kerry

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly welcome. Comfy and clean. Not the greatest area but ok and close to everything. Shower cubicle so small couldn’t bend over and water pulsed between cold and scalding. No chair or sofa to watch tv as a single bed and table in the small front alcove. Ok and I would stay again on next 1 night trip but not for longer stays

8

PHILIP

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and presentable. Good air con and TV. Comfortable bed.

8

Lucy

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked that we were close to services we needed during our stay. I would have liked a bigger shower area, I bent down to get shampoo and whacked my head on shower handle. Or maybe im too big??? Hehe.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth communication and check in, including early check ins when possible. There is an isolated report of poor treatment and a refund dispute.

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Kanj

15 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean , bed was very comfortable and the staff were very friendly

10

James

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff and frendly

8

Lauren

6 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quite and clean.The rooms had all that we needed.Very helpful hosts.If we are in the area again would stay.

10

Shreya

10 Nov 2023

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Stayed 20 nights

It marked our inaugural visit to New Zealand, and our experience was exceptionally inviting and comfortable. The bus stop is conveniently just a 3-minute walk away. All necessary amenities, including food and grocery stores, restaurants, and a gas station, are within walking distance, ensuring convenience even for those without a car. The room was in excellent condition, and the property justifies its price. The motel staff is not only helpful but also friendly and efficient. It's undeniably a great place to stay

10

Murray

8 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Efficient check in and check out

8

Roger

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room wasn't fully prepared as one would expect for a true wheelchair accessible unit as requested - HOWEVER - after speaking with management afterwards they are taking into consideration our suggestions to make the room and arrangements more suitable in the future. They appreciated our feedback.

10

Sue

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and very welcoming. Room was very clean and comfortable. Had everything I needed.

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Shaun

6 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Worst motel I have ever been too. It was an MSD motel with people partying when I arrived. Room was very dirty and I ended up walking out and not staying. Owner swore at me in the phone and wouldn't refund the night.

10

Talei

7 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No hassle booking, great communication, allowed an early check in to suit our needs, clean room & had what we needed for a night.

10

James

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and nuce staff and good parking

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Location

Convenient for buses, supermarkets, and driving to Takapuna, Auckland CBD, and Spark Arena. Some note the area lacks attractions and the property is not near the ocean despite the name.

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beverly

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The name is misleading-ocean inn on ocean view road- it’s nowhere near the ocean. The shower was either scalding hot or freezing cold. Very thin walls. Yes, there’sa guest laundry, but $20??? It is very clean, though, looks like recent remodel, and for basic overnighting it’s ok

10

Shreya

10 Nov 2023

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Stayed 20 nights

It marked our inaugural visit to New Zealand, and our experience was exceptionally inviting and comfortable. The bus stop is conveniently just a 3-minute walk away. All necessary amenities, including food and grocery stores, restaurants, and a gas station, are within walking distance, ensuring convenience even for those without a car. The room was in excellent condition, and the property justifies its price. The motel staff is not only helpful but also friendly and efficient. It's undeniably a great place to stay

8

Leonie

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very short stsy but clean linen well appinted kitchen and close to the concert venue

10

Lawrence

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Decor now a little dated but clean, comfortable, good shower, everything you need, easy parking and conveniently located. Would stay again.

10

marwa

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to the bus and supermarket

10

Zane

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not a lot around the general area, but the motel itself was great. Looks a little tired outside but the rooms are really nice. Clean, fresh feel, excellent bedding and friendly staff. Would recommend for business travelers or those not needing to be in the heart of the city.

10

Sue

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and very welcoming. Room was very clean and comfortable. Had everything I needed.

8

Christine

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location for our visit.

10

Mark

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is our 2nd stay and we were going to a concert at Spark arena which is only a 15 min drive away. Conveniently located for Takapuna and Auckland city centre.

8

Lucy

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked that we were close to services we needed during our stay. I would have liked a bigger shower area, I bent down to get shampoo and whacked my head on shower handle. Or maybe im too big??? Hehe.

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