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Reviews of Waves Motel

4 out of 5
Waves Motel
Corner Hibiscus Coast Highway & Kohu St, Orewa

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 516 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 516 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 516 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 516 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 516 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location near the beach, with shops, bars and cafes within walking distance. The room was spacious and clean, looking forward to staying again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

THOMAS, YORBA LINDA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator so it’s kind of hassle to carry up all our bags Other that everything else is fine and we like it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio, Meridian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious rooms. Easy walking access to beach and short walk to town. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoughly enjoyed the Wave experience, I'm definitely going back in the near future. Thanks once again. Jonathon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was big and very comfortable, however somme items in the room looking very "tired" and ready for replacement. Minimal contact with staff, they did not interact with me or appear friendly at all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, comfortable, easy access to beach and town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay, <1 minute walk to the beach, clean, large rooms, great service, great use of technology for the keys to the room doors. My only complaint was that the electrical switchboard made a buzzing sound and as it was in the bedroom it was a little annoying when going to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, happy to help
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Jurgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the beach, supermarket, shops and eating options. Great to have air conditioning and a kitchen, this motel is great for families and for exploring the beaches in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival, parking was available and check in was easy. The room had everything we needed, and the bed was comfortable. The spa bath was fabulous. We'd stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location.
Very adequate accommodation at a reasonable price. Close to the beach for a nice stroll for finding beautiful sea shells.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing refreshed rooms, with great staff and moments away from the beach. Had a little road noise but really cannot complain it was such an awesome spot!!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Moncks Corner

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff worked very hard to keep everything in excellent condition. The room and location were excellent and very clean. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for large room with spabath, a bit tired though. No tv in bedroom. Bathroom underfloor heating didn’t work. 3.5 ⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Waves Motel on Oct 30, 2023
Dear Thomas, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. : ) Kind regards, Waves Team

10/10 Excellent

YURY

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Waves Motel on Oct 30, 2023
Dear Yury, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. : ) Kind regards, Waves Team

6/10 Okay

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Waves Team on Oct 5, 2023
Dear Susan, we're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your stay. We will try our best to improve our quality and services to maximise our guest satisfaction. Thank you for your suggestion! Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, just off the main road and quick stroll to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Waves Motel on Oct 30, 2023
Dear Matt, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. : ) Kind regards, Waves Team

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay other than The cutlery draw was dirty with some spice throughout. The power plug was not working in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Waves Motel on Oct 30, 2023
Dear Debbie, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. : ) Kind regards, Waves Team

8/10 Good

Debby

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jackie on Aug 15, 2023
Dear Anne, we're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your stay. We will try our best to improve our quality and services to maximize our guest satisfaction. Thank you for your feedback! Kind regards, Waves Team

10/10 Excellent

Myree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in/out process
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Jackie on Jul 25, 2023
Dear Myree, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. : ) Kind regards, Waves Team

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the digital door locking system. Everything was good and the men behind the counter were very pleasant and helpful. Clean, well equipped and comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Jackie on Jul 25, 2023
Dear Victoria, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. : ) Kind regards, Waves Team

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the set up of the room, spacious, and nice and quiet, comfy bed , everything you need in the kitchen , feel safe here , spa bath lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Jackie on Jul 25, 2023
Dear Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. : ) Kind regards, Waves Team

8/10 Good

Xuejiao, Auckland

Traveled with partner
easy access to the beach. good location to shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Jackie on Jul 25, 2023
Dear Xuejiao,Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We appreciate your comments and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our excellent location right by the beach. The convenience of being just a short walk away from shops and restaurants is certainly a bonus.We strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests, and we are thrilled that our location added to the enjoyment of your stay.Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future.

8/10 Good

Annaliese, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location right by the beach and just a short walk to the shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Jackie on Jul 25, 2023
Dear Annaliese,Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We appreciate your comments and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our excellent location right by the beach. The convenience of being just a short walk away from shops and restaurants is certainly a bonus.We strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests, and we are thrilled that our location added to the enjoyment of your stay.Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future.

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for town and had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Jackie on Jul 25, 2023
Dear Nicola, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. : ) Kind regards, Waves Team

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Studio room very cosy, opens to your own private outdoor patio, bed was super comfortable and a large bathroom with perfect size spa bath, Netflix entertainment to enjoy, walking distance to the beach 1 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Jackie on Jul 25, 2023
Dear Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. : ) Kind regards, Waves Team

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from jackie on Jul 25, 2023
Dear Chris, we're sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your stay. We will try our best to improve our quality and services to maximize our guest satisfaction. Thank you for your review! Kind regards, Waves Team

8/10 Good

Kirsten, auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to find and the property was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Jackie on Jul 5, 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property. It's always heartwarming to hear that our service was appreciated.

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pleasant staff easy check in and good location but the property could do with a good clean to get rid of the green slime on stairs and leaves in the corridors …
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Jackie on Jun 16, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your compliments about our pleasant staff, easy check-in process, and good location. However, we apologize for the cleanliness issues you experienced with the green slime on the stairs and leaves in the corridors. We take cleanliness very seriously, and we will work diligently to address these concerns and ensure a better experience for our guests in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an improved stay.

8/10 Good

Shane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Rooms starting to look little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Waves Motel on Apr 23, 2023
Thank you for choosing our motel and taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, as well as the good view. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our motel!

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family suite was perfect for our family of 5, very close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Jackie on Apr 10, 2023
Thank you for choosing our motel and taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, as well as the good view. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our motel!

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location amazing and room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jackie on Apr 7, 2023
Thank you for choosing our motel and taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, as well as the good view. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our motel!

6/10 Okay

Linton

Business traveler
Room had a funny smell..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jackie on Mar 30, 2023
Dear Linton, we're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your stay. We will try our best to improve our quality and services to maximise our guest satisfaction. Thank you for your suggestion! Kind regards, Waves Team

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Waves Motel on Apr 23, 2023
Thank you for choosing our motel and taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, as well as the good view. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our motel!

8/10 Good

Donna, Corona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good location could have been a little cleaner. Otherwise was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jackie on Mar 30, 2023
Thank you for choosing our motel and taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, as well as the good view. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our motel!

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Jackie on Mar 30, 2023
Thank you for choosing our motel and taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, as well as the good view. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our motel!

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. The hallway outside room was a bit dingy looking so was surprised to have a nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jackie on Mar 30, 2023
Thank you for choosing our motel and taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, as well as the good view. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our motel!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from William on Mar 3, 2023
Dear Jennifer,Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property. Looking forward to seeing you again in our motel soon.Best regards,Waves Team

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position friendly and welcoming and well set up and comfortable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from William on Mar 3, 2023
Dear Christine,Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property. It's always heartwarming to hear that our service was appreciated.Looking forward to seeing you in the future.Best regards,Waves Team

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful. A very short walk to the beach. We had a good sea view.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from William on Mar 3, 2023
Dear Eric,Thank you for choosing our Motel and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the stay. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our motel.Best regards,Waves Team

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities for wheelchair accessible rooms and area. The beach is just a 100m stroll down the road. Would definitely recommend staying here to family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from William on Mar 3, 2023
Dear Ruth,Thank you for taking the time to write feedback! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the stay. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our motel.Best regards,Waves Team

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was well placed for town and beach. We had an outside space that was nice to eat in and have a drink. Lovely big bathroom, comfy bed and very good wifi. Reception was very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Moni on Feb 21, 2023
Dear Anthony, Thank you so much for your positive review. We are so happy that you like waves. It's nice to hear that the service is efficient. We will keep working on it. Looking forward to welcoming you in the future. Kindest regards,Waves Motel

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from William on Mar 3, 2023
Dear Stephen,Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property. Looking forward to serving you again soon.Best regards,Waves Team

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean & quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from William on Mar 3, 2023
Dear James,Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property. It's always heartwarming to hear that our service was appreciated.Best regards,Waves Team

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Bury St Edmunds

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing jacuzzi bath
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Moni on Feb 11, 2023
Dear Anthony, Thank you for your positive comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the spa bath. Looking forward to welcoming you again in the future. Kind regards,Monica

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from William on Mar 3, 2023
Dear Jane,Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property. We look forward to seeing you again soon in our motel.Best regards,Waves Team