Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

5 Stars – Excellent Stay! My wife and I stayed at Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers and had a wonderful experience. The location is perfect—right by the beach with stunning views. The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff were friendly, helpful, and made us feel welcome throughout our stay. We really appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and easy access to nearby cafes and shops. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area. We would love to come back again!

Absolutely wonderful stay right under the mount. Loved it. Comfy beds, clean apartment, great views, cafes next door. Jane the host is lovely . Will be back 😃

I had a fantastic stay at the Oceanside View Twin Tower Hotel! From the moment I arrived, I felt incredibly welcomed, thanks to Jessie and Shannon, who greeted me with a warm smile and made sure everything was perfect. The entire staff was amazing, always attentive, friendly, and eager to assist with anything I needed. The location couldn't be better—just a 1-minute walk to the beach and a short 5-minute stroll to the town, making it incredibly convenient. The beautiful ocean views and comfortable accommodations made my stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with exceptional service!

Unsafe, Unhygienic, and Uncaring – Avoid This Place If zero stars were possible, that would still be too generous. We travelled with our 8-year-old son, who is autistic and non-verbal, and poses a high safety risk around roads and water. We requested an upper-floor unit to help keep him safe. Instead of assisting, the hotel replied that we could have an upper-level unit for an extra $299, on top of the almost $300 we’d already paid. That kind of price gouging for a basic safety request is disgraceful. We ended up in a lower unit, with direct access to walkways and other guests' rooms — and spent the entire stay chasing our child to stop him from escaping, climbing fences, or entering unsafe areas. It was the opposite of a relaxing break — it was exhausting and dangerous. The condition of the room made things worse: We found a cockroach inside — completely unacceptable. The fridge was filthy and smelled bad. There were barely any dishes — just a couple of bowls and tiny plates. When we asked for proper dinner plates, we were ignored. We booked for three people and were given a queen and a single bed, but no pillow for the third guest. The decor hasn’t been updated since the 1980s — which might be fine if the place was clean, but it wasn't. To top it off, the room came with a long list of ‘rules’ and fines, including threats if you didn’t take out the rubbish and clean before you left — like we were in a student hostel, not a resort. This is not a suitable accommodation for families with disabled or special-needs children. It’s not even suitable for people who expect basic hygiene and respect. We have photos of the cockroach and other issues, and we’ll be posting them on Google and Booking.com if this is not addressed. This was one of the worst accommodation experiences we've ever had, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone — especially not to families needing a safe and supported environment

Make sure you read the reviews before booking here. Not the best value when you consider other motel/hotels at the same price. The main thing going for it was the location . The rooms are adequate but not pleasant as the air con was really loud outside the room . Kitchen was basic The kitchen power point was situated over the dish drainer which could be a safety risk. There could be a range of tea bags choice instead of just Ceylon tea. Only one bedside light . Staff were pleasant but on my opinion almost like ‘order takers’. Unless you want just basic facilities you’ll be happy but we won’t be staying here again .

Bring a touch...the place is so poorly lighter you are in darkness most of the time...light bulbs if they work, are very dim. No toiletries supplied. Heating does not work in the bedroom. They call it a honeymoon suit....not at all. The spa bath is used as a shower... you need to climb into it...quite dangerous if you are elderly. Very expensive for what you get. View is lovely. We weren't told that the swimming pool could not be used until we arrived. We have stayed in this complex before and was expecting the same standard of suit if not higher because of the price, it was a surprise for my husband and now feel sad that this suit hasn't lived up to our expectations.

I believe ocean side should be above a four-star rating. This is our favorite place to go to when visiting the mount. We have stayed here at least 4 times in the last 2 years. You could not ask for a better location as the mount is literally next to you, all the restaurants and most importantly the beach. I want to specifically thank the woman who helped me out this weekend with room 106. She was absolutely amazing and provide me with the best service. Thank you to Oceanside for another amazing night!

Cigarette smell badly in room, old fashioned aesthetic, extra bed didn't have bedding? Pools not in operation (and not advised until after booking of course, but can't cancel hours after). This place could be great if they invested in it, and it's a shame that it's not looked after.

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers- Go Elsewhere. At the foot of Mount Maunganui in Tauranga, NZ. Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers may provide you with the best physical location to stay in the MM area. Just across the street to the MM walking paths, and around the corner from many sidewalk restaurants. However, don't let the cool view in the ad or a promotion fool you. Available rooms aren't in the big towers - they are in the 3-story building behind the towers. We quickly discovered the rooms advertised provided two options 1) an ocean view apartment $260/night (about 5 ft between two buildings) or 2) a first-floor no-view studio for $180. We saw the $120 promotions on Kayak and other booking sites and stopped into the reception area while visiting the area. The receptionist (a gentleman that looks like Victor Maitland from Beverly Hills Cop), appeared put off and bothered that we were there. He read the script and didn't make us feel welcome at all. I think this location is a retirement community with a few extra rooms they rent out. We really wanted the ocean view, so decided to try the apartment for the view. The apartment had two bathrooms, washer/dryer, a kitchen, a living area and dining area, with underground parking, and was spacious but very outdated. Décor was cheap and old - like your grandparents' home in the 90's. We tried to go to the pools but they were closed and the receptionist was far from accommodating when I asked about it. Also the buildings Wi-Fi didn't work well in the unit or lobby and there were ants crawling all over the kitchen. We enjoyed the physical location, but accommodations were not worth their rate and attitude. If you are staying 2 or more days (to leverage washer/dryer and location), then look into Air B&B for other locations down the street. Although the unit we stayed was available the next night, the same front desk person would not give us a late checkout - very strict 10am checkout. So bottom line, they have rooms in a great location, but accommodations and service were lame. There were no restaurants, lounges or extra amenities on site. Apartment may be good for large family to spread out a little bit and save money with one room? Personally - Go elsewhere!