Peninsula Motel  

On New Zealand’s Coromandel coast in Whitianga, steps from Buffalo Beach and the Mercury Bay Museum. Tucked into the town’s shopping district, the motel is a short walk to Lost Spring Thermal Pools, Whitianga Beach and the CBD’s cafés and bars. Family-friendly and perfectly placed for exploring Mercury Bay.

Individually decorated rooms and self-catering units keep things casual and cool. Many rooms have refrigerators, microwaves and private furnished patios. Deluxe studios add spa baths and walk-in showers; king deluxe units include accessible options. Cribs and rollaway beds are available on request, so the place works well for families and groups. Expect simple, seaside vibes and easygoing comfort.

Take your pick of downtime: an on-site spa centre, outdoor tennis court, diving club access and barbecue grills set a relaxed pace. There’s a terrace and garden to soak up sea-breeze mornings, plus complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self-parking. The tour desk and transfer service make day trips effortless.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, plus lobby newspapers, luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge and free self-parking is onsite.

Full breakfasts are served daily from 7:00–10:00 for a fee. Limited room service hours and an on-site bar/lounge cover quick bites and drinks. You’re also within easy walking distance of Whitianga’s restaurants and cafés for local seafood and café-style dining.