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Whitianga Campground

★★★ 6 Bongard Road, Whitianga, NZ

6.9 guest rating· 212 reviews

About this hotel

Convenient Location near Buffalo Beach

Whitianga Campground offers a prime location just across the road from Buffalo Beach, providing easy access to the sandy shores.

Variety of Accommodation Options

Guests can choose from studios with kitchenettes or self-contained chalets with fully equipped kitchens, all featuring TVs and comfortable seating areas.

Great Facilities for a Memorable Stay

Enjoy shared amenities such as a kitchen and dining area, children’s playground, BBQ area, internet kiosk, guest laundry, and boat parking. Launch kayaks into the river for a scenic adventure.

Book your stay at Whitianga Campground for a relaxing beach getaway with convenient amenities and a beautiful natural setting.

Rooms & rates

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Standard Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Kitchenette
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Heating

Open-plan studio with sleeping and living area within the same space. The studio has a kitchenette, dining table, sofa and TV. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities. Please note that pillows and bed covers are provided, all other bed linen and towels are not included in the price. You must bring your own sheets, towels, pillow cases and/or sleeping bags, or an additional NZD 5 per additional person will be charged per stay.

Standard Triple Studio (Sleeps 5 - with linen)

Sleeps 5 · Twin bed, 2× Bunk bed, Queen bed

  • Kitchenette
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Heating

This open-plan studio offers shared bathroom facilities. Please note that pillows and bed covers are provided, all other bed linen and towels are not included in the price. You must bring your own sheets, towels, pillow cases and/or sleeping bags, or an additional NZD 10 per 2 people and a NZD 5 per additional person will be charged per stay.

One-Bedroom Cottage - 9 (with linen)

Sleeps 4

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Refrigerator

This is 1 queen bed, single bed and fold down sofa bed. The cottage has a private private bathroom and a full kitchen with a dishwasher. There is also a flat screen TV and freeview. There are verandas located off the bedroom and dining room. All units have free parking located immediately outside. All linen is provided.

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 4 · Double bed, Queen bed

  • Private bathroom

The double room features garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Cabin 3 Or 4 (No Sheets But Free Shower)

Sleeps 4 · 30 m²

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed or 2 Twin Bunk Beds</strong></p><p>322-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shared bathroom and towels</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Cabin 6 (No Sheets But Free Shower)

Sleeps 4 · 30 m²

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds</strong></p><p>322-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shared bathroom and towels</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 4 · Double bed, Queen bed

The twin/double room features garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Grand Studio

Sleeps 6 · Queen Bed, 2× Bunk bed, Sofa bed

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Towels</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Couples Studio with Shared Bathroom (with linen)

Sleeps 3 · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Kitchenette
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Heating

these studios also have a fold down sofa bed This open-plan studio offers shared bathroom facilities. Please note that pillows and bed covers are provided, all other bed linen and towels are not included in the price. You must bring your own sheets, towels, pillow cases and/or sleeping bags, or an additional NZD 10 per 2 people and a NZD 5 per additional person will be charged per stay.

Downstairs Self Contained Two Bedroom Studio (with linen)

Sleeps 2

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet

Unit 10, downstairs flat, 2 bedrooms with a double and single beds, private back garden with access to river Located downstairs, this self-contained 2-bedroom apartment has a kitchen with a stovetop and a full refrigerator and freezer. The bathroom has a toilet and shower. All linen is provided.

Amenities

  • Offsite parking discounted rates available
  • Parking
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Golfing on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fishing nearby
  • Free wired internet
  • Internet access
  • Invoice provided
  • Japanese garden
  • Paddle boating nearby
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  • Playground on site

Location

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6 Bongard Road, Whitianga, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say6.9212 reviews

+ Good location+ Quiet environment− Poor cleanliness− Terrible service
Cleanliness5.2
Service8.2
Location9.2
Room Quality6.7
Amenities7.7
Value for Money6.2

Beautiful location

9.0

Lovely spacious unit , beautiful location a little bit updated unit , but worth it for location.

Wendy · AU · 2026-01-22

Guest review

6.0

Peaceful location and easy access to Buffalo Beach.

− Bed sheets didn't fit the bed and kept coming off. No tea and coffee offerings available.

Toni · NZ · 2026-01-19

Guest review

7.0

The location was good, only a short walk to the beach

− The ranch slider door makde an awful screeching noise when opened or closed. TV didn't work properly and the internet was very spotty.

Natasha · NZ · 2026-01-16

Don't go

1.0

The location

− The owner was dreadful, very grumpy , and would not address the non working fridge or microwave. Cabin was poorly sticked, had to buy a decent knife, and the opener was broken. TV didn't work. Cockroaches in room, room was ok, but the matresses and beds are about a hundred years old. Was told to turn out the light whilst in the toilet at night. Very , depressing, it ruined my 9 nights , I could not get any money back, so I could not leave as apparently no refunds no matter what it's like. Also, there was no milk in the fridge, and I was told by the owner that this only happens in motels No one approached me to do any cleaning the whole time. Don't go there with the current owner

Caroline · NZ · 2025-12-10

Good to know

Please note that, for security purposes, the front gate to the property is locked at 22:00 and unlocked at 07:00 each day.Guests who wish to arrive outside those dates must ring the office and make other arrangements.

Please note reception hours are 09:00 until 20:00.

If you expect to arrive outside these hours, please inform Whitianga Campground in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that for bookings of 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

For bookings over the Christmas and New Year's period, 25 December and 31 December, all guests must be over the age of 21 and there is a bond of 1 night's stay.

›Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

›Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

›Children and extra bed policy

Children ages 3 and older are allowed.

Children from 3 years old to 13 years old stay for NZD 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.