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Breakwater Motel

4.5 star property

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Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Interior detail
Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Exterior
BBQ/picnic Area
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1 Bayview Road, Paihia, Northland, 0200
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Waterfront Suite Ocean

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

  • 42 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Lower Seaview Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Lower Seaview Suite

  • 51 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Garden Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Studio | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Garden Studio

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Interior detail

Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean

  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exterior

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Breakwater Motel

Sandy fun near Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Breakwater Motel offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

This Paihia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Breakwater Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Islands. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and library
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Paihia Wharf and 6 minutes on foot from Paihia Beach
A private beach is featured. As a guest of Breakwater Motel, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Breakwater Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Paihia motel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Breakwater Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 511 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gayathri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place with the views of the ocean! Just perfect! Made me wanna stay here for the rest of the vacay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janeane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very impressed with this motel. Staff were excellent. Room made up every day. Great location. Very clean and tidy. Was not expecting such a great motel. Would definitely recommend and stay again. Loved the kitchenette and big bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s all in the views
There are only motels here so we drove past this one on the way to see where the ferry’s leave. Was right on the main road but had full views of the bay. We got ground floor Room 1 and was great. Sat outside and watched the world go by along with the cars which was the only issue. Bed a bit small and soft for our liking but bathroom, kitchen and seating area all good sizes. You do pay for the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngawai

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's situated right off the main road and the beach, so I didn't need my car until I was ready to leave town. Very quiet, the 3 staff members I talked with were friendly and helpful, and the room was a bit more spacious than I expected. If I'm ever back in Paihia I'll stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Falls Church

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel close to the Paihia wharf and shopping/eating locations in the town. We had a suite with a nice view of the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Peaceful and clean. Lovely check in reception. Lovely king suite room 14 over looking the Ocean. All amenities kitchen. Updated bathroom. Clean laundry facility. Loved our stay here in Paihia. Could definitely stay at this motel in this room for a long stay. Thank you to the owners for the care and attention they put into to this beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our few days stay .. shops plenty .. great staff .. views wonderful .. and good sized unit .. have booked for another week ..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngawai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room clean and awesome location. Walking distance to bars and restaurants. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice comfortable room. Had everything we needed for a short stay. Handy to shops and the beach. Would definitely love to come and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend to easy and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reuben, Whatawhata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy with great views. Wi-Fi a bit intermittent sometimes. Parking bays very small. Very little room to get out (if you could) if another car parked next to you. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, great view and close to everything you need. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was generally clean however our bed had remnants of chocolate in the bed as if the sheets hadnt been changed which but the tile we discovered it (after 11) we were too tired to address the issue. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
Wonderful place, with great owners. Easy walking to all food places, wharf, shops, etc
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rayma

Travelled with partner
Was very disappointed to have a unit half looking at the bank/trees and only half at the view. We always got a full view before! Specifically booked here for that reason. Also car parking a long way from unit. Probably wouldn’t go there again, even though we have been so many times before, so disappointing 😞
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Remigiusz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Everything clean and of good standard, very comfortable king bed. Minuses: access to wardrobe and drawers in the bedroom limited due to close proximity of the bed. Access to microwave inconvenient due to its positioning (sideway) in a corner of the kitchenette.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome stay at the breakwater motel, lovely water front view, closed by shops the restaurants for convenience, friendly staff and super nice and clean facilities; can’t ask for more, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junning

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024