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Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel

4.0 of 5
42 The Parade | Bucklands Beach, Manukau 2012, New Zealand
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Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel
Ranked #3 of 5 Manukau B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Tauranga, New Zealand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Great views of the beach - but that’s about the only positive. Hardly the luxury advertised. Dated and basic furnishings and very b-a-s-i-c bed with rocks in the pillows. Way overpriced at $NZ190. There was no-one else staying, so would think around $130 max. for upstairs waterfront room. Less for the others. Id really be concerned if there was someone... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Was looking forward to staying across from the water. The views were spectacular. Location was great. Stayed in a ground floor family suite for 4 nights. The toilet did not flush properly and we were constantly moving the inside cistern around to shut the damm thing up. The lighting blew in the bathroom and the issue was not fixed until... More

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England
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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We pre-booked Bucklands Beach as we were at the end of our holiday and wanted somewhere quiet for the last days of our holiday and not too far from the airport. Our room(s) were in a chalet style unit, with living/kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and bedroom on a mezzanine floor.The chalet was nicely furnished,had outside seating area... More

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christchurch
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

old and tired, looks good from the road smells, small rooms. old furnishings, great location but! if you know my requirements from past reviews than you will know this one is not up to scratch. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012
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We only stayed here for one night but found very handy to things in general. Really enjoyed our stay wish it had been longer. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

stayed there on a Friday and Saturday night in the early part of November. Took a family unit as the motel was nearly full at the time of booking. At first impressions from the outside, the motel has a fantastic position right on the Esplanade at Bucklands Beach and looks good. Unfortunately, it is tired and in need of a... More

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Sydney, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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I stayed in a "Waterfront Upper Level Deluxe Unit" for one night while in Auckland on business. The outlook across the water from the balcony of the first floor unit was very pleasant and the location is handy if you want to catch the Halfmoon Bay ferry into the city instead of driving. The managers were very welcoming and a... More

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Nelson Bay, Australia
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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My wife and I stay at this motel at least once or twice per year. We believe it to be the best motel in the Auckland Area Margy and Roger really look after their guests and nothing is too much trouble Rooms are very spacious and spotlessly clean A real pleasure to stay here More

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Christchurch
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

We stayed in one of the rear units that may be older than the front ones. Yes they were dated and a little 'tired' but everything worked and the bed was comfortable. A welcome basket had some snacks in it - that was a nice touch. It was pouring with rain and the undercover parking adjacent to the unit was... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011
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On arrival they couldn't do enough for us, very welcoming, and helpful. Room a nice size but in urgent need of a spruce up, curtains had holes in, rust in bathroom, woodwork damaged and dented, old furniture. There was an iron and ironing board in the room and hairdryer, but on whole of site only one washing machine and dryer,... More

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42 The Parade | Bucklands Beach, Manukau 2012, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM280 - 433

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