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Breakwater Motel

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Garden Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Lower Seaview Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Property grounds

Overview of Breakwater Motel

Breakwater Motel

4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
9.4/10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
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1 Bayview Road, Paihia, Northland, 0200

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationBay of Islands1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPaihia Wharf5 min walk
  • Popular LocationPaihia Beach6 min walk
  • AirportKerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)18 min drive

Room options

About this area

Paihia

Breakwater Motel is located on the waterfront and in a walkable area with great shopping. Paihia Wharf and Waitangi Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paihia Beach and Haruru Falls. Waitangi Treaty Grounds is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and skydiving.
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What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk
  • Te Ti Bay - 2 min walk
  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min walk
  • Paihia Beach - 6 min walk
  • St Paul’s Church - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cbk Craft Bar & Kitchen - 5 min walk
  • Alfresco's Cafe - 10 min walk
  • Hone's Garden - 26 min drive
  • Just Fish and Chips - 7 min walk
  • Charlotte's Kitchen - 6 min walk

About this property

Breakwater Motel

4.5-star motel by the sea
Located close to Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach, Breakwater Motel provides a garden, a library, and laundry facilities. This motel is a great place to bask in the sun with a nearby private beach and beach towels. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 25 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Breakwater Motel
Breakwater Motel Paihia
Breakwater Paihia
Breakwater Motel Paihia, Bay Of Islands
Breakwater Motel Motel
Breakwater Motel Paihia
Breakwater Motel Motel Paihia

Frequently asked questions

Is Breakwater Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Breakwater Motel?

As of Jun 5, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Breakwater Motel on Jun 6, 2023 start from $90.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Breakwater Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Breakwater Motel?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breakwater Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Breakwater Motel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Paihia motel is within a 10-minute walk of Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach. Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Waitangi Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Breakwater Motel Reviews

Breakwater Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 446 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 72%
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 446 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 24%
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 446 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 4%
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 446 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 0%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 446 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 0%

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.1/10

Amenities

9.3/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tae Soo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very kindly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for what we wanted. Which was somewhere clean and central to town, to sleep the night after a night out with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Close to the wharf and beach. Ask for a bayside room!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beatrix

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view even from our unit toward the rear of the property. Easy walk to everything in Paihia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location, lovely hosts, great room.excellent stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very clean & welcoming place to stay. Walking distance to the beach, shops, restaurants & supermarkets. A great place to stay!

8/10 Good

Nat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities

8/10 Good

PETER J.

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking was tight spots only, floor was cleaned only twice in 5 night stay. All else was good. Location is excellent so on noisy highway.