Beach Folly Whitianga

We had a great stay at Whitianga Motel. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean had everything you need for a short to extended stay. The location is perfect - a short walk to The Esplanade or the Main Street with shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again.

Ross, the owner, was the perfect gentleman and the ideal host. He made us feel very welcome instantly and he epitomised that famous Kiwi hospitality and friendliness. He gave us lots of advice on the local area including some more unknown spots and also very good restaurant recommendations. He recommended a restaurant that does one of the best fish and chips I have ever had (and that’s coming from an Englishman). He also has spades that his customers can borrow for a day out to hot water beach where you can dig a hole in the sand and sit in a hot spring, it’s a very cool experience and they charge $10 per spade on the beach but Ross has 3 that you can borrow for free! There is also a BBQ that is not mentioned in the listing that we were able to use, it’s a very nice one too. The motel itself is wonderfully located, being very close to the pier, the town and other tourist hotspots. We wanted to play pool and Ross even managed to sign us into the local social club as the local sports bar had closed their pool table. Ross went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time possible and this really meant a lot to us. On top of all of this Ross also does a lot of great youth work in the local community so if nothing else if you wanted the opportunity to support someone doing good work, you should stay here. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality Ross, we had the best time! Kia Ora!

Quiet, feels like home. Clean. Helpful owners and staff. Easy walk to everything.