Moclips accommodation from NZ$244

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to check into a 1950s fever dream, look no further. The location is a 10/10, but the hotel itself is a solid "Time Machine Broken." Walking into the lobby felt less like a vacation and more like an estate sale. The air had that signature "Grandma’s Attic" musk, and the reception featured a glass cabinet of snacks that I’m fairly certain have been there since the Eisenhower administration. They’re also still trying to make "DVD Rentals" a paid thing. In 2026 Speaking of charges—bring a kidney if you’re bringing a dog. They "allow" pets, but its $$$ The walls in our one-bedroom were made of what I can only assume was high-quality tissue paper. I didn't just hear the people in the parking lot; I’m pretty sure I’m now legally a witness to their divorce proceedings. Pro-tip: Don't be fooled by the photos. 90% of them are of the fancy, overpriced restaurant next door. Also, the "walk" to the beach is actually a vertical mountaineering expedition. We enjoyed the workout, but if you aren’t training for the Olympics, you might just want to wave at the ocean from the parking lot. Joking aside, if you like no frills whatsoever, reasonably clean, and decor from almost 70 years ago, this is for you. For me, the price was way too high for what this place was, and I wish I had known about Seabrook (5mins away) before I booked.

The house was directly on beach as advertised and well stocked for a spring break trip to the ocean.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything was exactly as it was posted in the listing and clean. We loved the ocean view from the porch, living room and front bedroom. Walk to beach in just a few minutes. There was a sweet deer that kept visiting us.There was something turning on (made a loud humming/motor sound) under the house every 10 minutes or so for a minute or so, so that kept me awake at night as I am a light sleeper. Husband and two teens were unphased by it. The only other thing is we all 4 (all tech savvy people) had a hard time getting the TV to work properly, way too many directions and options that never worked the same as the last time.