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Waves Motel

4.0 star property
Waterfront motel in Orewa with free parking

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Front of property
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom | View from room
Garden
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
By the sea, Waves Motel offers a tranquil escape with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy in-room WiFi, luggage storage, express check-out and beach towels while being taken care of by the helpful staff.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom | View from room

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Waves King Suite with walk-in shower | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Waves King Suite with walk-in shower

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Waves King Suite with Spa Bath

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Studio, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | Living room | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Orewa, Waves Motel is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Orewa Beach and Mahurangi Regional Park, while Silverdale Pioneer Village and Bohemian Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Harbour Stadium or National Hockey Center.
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Map
Corner Hibiscus Coast Highway & Kohu St, Orewa, 0931

What's nearby

  • Orewa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wenderholm Regional Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Snowplanet - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Big Manly Beach - 14 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Little Manly Beach - 15 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coast - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Homa Kebab Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Booboo Sushi - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Captain Kerr's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Waves Motel

Upscale motel near Orewa Beach
Waves Motel provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and beach towels
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Waves Motel include comforts such as private indoor hot tubs and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heated floors, showers, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Waves Motel Orewa
Waves Orewa
Waves Motel Motel
Waves Hotel Orewa
Waves Motel Orewa
Waves Motel Motel Orewa

Frequently asked questions

Is Waves Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waves Motel?

As of Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waves Motel on Sep 2, 2025 start from $108.89, 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 Waves Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waves Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waves Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Waves Motel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Orewa Beach and Victor Eaves Park. Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Maygrove Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Waves Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 604 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

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place looking forward to visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed many times and love the position and comfort. Friendly and helpful staff. There was a problem with our door making a strange sound which turned out to be caused by the wind. However the manageress upgraded us to a King Room so it didn't keep us awake! Very much appreciated! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean and so close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relatively quite and close to the beach to walk to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was a nice motel to stay, was only there for a nigh.t, room was really clean but it had a weird smell, but still nice and clean. The next time i book i would like to try the sun facing rooms or upstairs as it was a bit cold and dark where we stayed, the lady at reception was also very nice and i like that you opened your door with the last 4 digits of your phone number, Thanks WAVE, appreciated our one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, modern rooms (everything appears nearly new) situated just off the wonderful Orewa beach and walking distance of the beach front centre and shops. I would highly recommend to independent travellers with a car.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean facilities Last minute booking and made it happen!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ali

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay friendly staff and close to the beach. The condition.of the place did seem a bit rundown
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent spacious accommodation. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Unit serviced daily. Close to shops and all amenities. Super close to the beach. Ideal for daily walks. Restaurants, cafés and bars near by, within walking distance. Will definitely stay again. Very pleasant surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the town center and beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Stay

A lovely host , good location to stay for a break. Very happy to return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property right by beach short walk to town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good spot for a quick overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Crete

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient easy booking,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good handle to the beachfront
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach. Nice and big room with a kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location 😃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great spa bath. Late checkout awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Gtest location but the room is in need of investment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wiremu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will be staying again. good host, made things simple and understanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location a minute's walk from the beach. Room clean and had all the usual amenities. Decor a bit past its best and road noise quite loud during the day as the room faced the main road through Orewa.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025