Beautiful View from room. Rooms had everything we needed for the night. The place could use a bit of a revamp but otherwise great place

The place needs maintenance and is generally tired. The stair handrail leading up to the second story (above the pool) was barely attached and very loose which is a health and safety risk. They charged me twice for my room but did refund the overpayment. We did get charged retrospectively an extra fee, evidently due to make up residue on face cloths. That did seem a bit over the top as not experienced that with any other accommodation. The room was however clean, and the location was pleasant although regularly there would be members of the public playing loud music at the beach which you can hear clearly from the ocean front rooms - one night this was until 12.30 in the morning.

I found some of the bedrooms small with very little room to move. Clean, tidy and beautiful location. Swimming pool and beautiful ocean view. Big lounge, plenty kitchen space in the room I was booked in. No photos. It a view you need to see for yourself

Studio unit, really nice modern and good value, however the biggest double bed I have ever seen took up 80% of the room leaving very little space to sit or relax. Fixtures & fitting are modern & room has a heat pump. It's a pitty the TV was detuned so you could not access channels 3, 3+,& Prime. I would come here again next time I need to come to East Auckland.

Perfect spot across the road from the beach, x2 great restaurants within walking distance and several coffee shops at the marina a quick 3km walk away. Staff in office and servicing units are very friendly. If you enjoy walking there’s a great track up to the point which looks out over the bay with a nice view of Rangitoto. However units are very run down with old furniture and unsightly fix up jobs, some blinds in the unit did not open at all and definitely need replacing. We stayed in the middle of winter from the Gold Coast so we were grateful for the heat pump in the unit. Beds were okay but could be softer. As another reviewer stated this motel is used as MSD accomodation (subsidised housing for low income families) there was some colourful language at times and a bit of a party tonight next door but all well behaved. We still have 2 more days but we have enjoyed our stay, thank you.

Very comfy and clean. Had everything u needed. Only thing I had a problem with was the bathroom ceiling it was all glass no shade. Akl sun coming through made tiles on floor and taps boiling hot. Perhaps this could be seen to.

friends so enjoyed there stay loverly beach across the road

Great views, clean and tidy unit. Only let down is that the buildings are ageing and in some cases such as the loft rooms things like the staircases are very narrow and can feel dangerous. But it is also located near some awesome beaches, an amazing cafe and a handful of well known resturants.

As a family, we have been coming to this motel for over ten years on at least an annual basis, sometimes 2 or 3 times a year. We have generally enjoyed our week long stays and on many occasions we were given discount for the longer stay. The beach view and the general location, close to shops, restaurants etc are the main reasons we keep returning to this accommodation. However, on this occasion (Trans Tasman bubble trip), we were bitterly disappointed. We have noticed that over time, the motel has embraced obvious cost cutting measures to its detriment. It is definitely not a 4 star motel, 2 stars it might be. Firstly, the general state of the room and the hotel grounds was below par: The carpets were stained and grubby; the clock didn't work; a catch on the bathroom window was loose; the front sliding door needed new rollers: it was very difficult to open; the beds are uncomfortable; the car parks are too narrow, uneven and dangerous when getting out of cars; servicing of the room was adequate but our sheets were not changed in the 8 days we were there - this normally happens every 4th day; the light outside our room which should come automatically in the dark did not work, so when we departed in the pitch black of an early morning I nearly fell 4 feet of the ledge carrying a heavy suitcase. That would have been a disaster. And, the steps themselves are not accessible to for older folk and children due to the steep incline. Also, it came to our attention while we were there, that this motel is an MSD motel, that is to say, that it houses homeless people. ( A Covid measure). That, in itself, is fair enough. What is concerning is that this was never disclosed at any time. I now realise that we were considerably overcharged for what we received. I doubt very much that the NZ government is paying $239 per night (which is what it cost us to stay in a one bedroom apartment.) Perhaps that is why the owners don't bother with maintenance. Air BNBs in the same area are half the price. On a previous stay, we stayed in the same unit and at 1.30am, while we were sleeping, water started pouring through the light in the bedroom ceiling; the light detached from the ceiling, sparking as it spun around the room and the ceiling started collapsing from the weight of the water. We got saturated. As it turned out, the water was leaking from the laundry in the unit above. We were not compensated for this incident. Instead we were moved to the unit above which had wet and smelly carpets from the leaking laundry. This motel is very poorly maintained and consequently dangerous. Clearly, the owners don't care about the comfort of their guests. And by the way, if you choose to stay in a cheaper unit with “garden views”, be aware that the “garden” is a car park. We will never stay here again. On a more positive note, the popular restaurant down the road, "Bucks Bistro" is welcoming and serves really good and interesting food. We can highly recommend that one, unlike the Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel, which although in a great location, suffers from immense fatigue.

Was super happy with this accommodation. Very clean and well maintained. Comfy beds too. Had everything we needed for comfort and convenience. We stayed in the 3 sleeper chalet. Can’t speak for the other units.

Very good location but all the homeless ppl live there 😒 not good neighbours

We had two lots of family visiting from overseas for our wedding stay here in the last couple of weeks. On both occassions they had an excellent stay! The views from the first floor are lovely and the motel is right on the beach. Easy walking access to convenience stores, the marina and ferry. Would defintely recommend

I turned up at 9:00 p.m. no problem to get a room,very helpful staff, room was modern very clean and tidy with everything I needed,can't fault my stay at all

Lovely motel owners and staff are absolutely wonderful, very thoughtful and friendly, and helpful. Unit is very clean and tidy at all times.i strongly recommend this motel they also accommodate disability needs ie wheelchair accessible and shower plus car park Angelea xxx

Nice clean motel. Is dated in the inside however, amazing views, quiet location, spacious units that are clean and everything you need. Good price. Enjoyed. Nice walk along bay to next bay over.

Just need to renovate the pool need to change or fix it u overall it's my favorite holiday spot in the summer. Love this place feels homely.