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.

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

Always value for your money.

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

It is our first time in New Zealand. Great place to live. Staff is kind and helpful. Room is equipped with the mentioned things and everything such as store, pharmacy, eateries are nearby.

great fit for the family of 4

Compared with other Northshore motels Ocean Inn is better value. They provide a clean well equipped room, wifi, sky tv is bonus!!(welldone Ocean Inn, actually a choice of programmes to watch whe travelling alone) Staff are most friendly, any requests are met promptly with a smile. Happy to stay there on my next trip to Auckland👍

Was very comfortable and all we needed for our stay.

Noisy with a lot of people staying there i presume in govt housing, would not return.

Was all good but needed a good clean.

My stay was easy and comfortable. The room was clean and had all the equipment and services I required. I will try and stay there on my next visit.

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!

Didn't stay long enough but it seemed ok

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

Efficient check in and check out

Good for an overnight stay, close to the city, comfortable bed, would stay again.

Was convenient and clean, would have liked a sink in the room instead of just bathroom sink, but we were very happy with the room and services

Gggggggggg

The shower nozzle kept falling out of the support bracket on wall. Needs new shower fittings to work properly

Was not there for long but the service was amazing. Went beyond to ensure things went well for me. Room was welcoming and clean. The venue was close and convenient to my reason for being there. Great work Ocean Inn Motel

Conveniently close to our relations, great fruit and butcher shop next door

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.

I booked a motel to sleep on arrival after long trip dissappointed that we were not aware this motel housed a number of family's in emergency housing. Large group of children yelling and screaming outside playing ball and chasie. We were told that they were allowed to play and run around cars as it was daylight. Maybe the motel should look at using all its rooms this way rather than half and half as travelers after long journeys just want to rest quietly.

This motel is being used for emergency housing. Unit had broken window latches, several patched holes in walls and doors, felt pen marks on carpet and bedding, shower nozzle broken. Many comings and goings during the night. What a difference to our last stay 2 years ago. Needless to say we won’t be going be going back.

All good

Stained sheets, dirty bathroom and very thin walls.

Stained sheets, dirty bathroom and very thin walls.

Great place and location but second stay here now and both times.... crazy neighbours having a huge fight. All kinds of nasty language been thrown back and forth at very early hours of the morning. Not sure if staying in the same Motel or a neighbouring property but is quite off putting. They need to be either kicked out or spoken with. Not good at all. Other than that though, great spot.

Electric blanket didn’t work and it was a cold night , nice room

Electric blanket didn’t work and it was a cold night , nice room

Yes it is a very tired and needs refurbishing, but for all that its handy, clean, has good air conditioning, OK beds and reasonably priced.

Was good ideal place to stay, close to the motorway but not to close to hear the traffic. They only had a fan which was not good at all as it was a super hot day, aircon needed. Clean and comfortable happy to recommend.