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Breakwater Motel

4.5 star property
Beach motel in Paihia with a nearby private beach

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Located near Paihia Wharf, the Breakwater Motel offers a tranquil escape. Enjoy quiet moments in the garden, browse the library, or use the barbecue grills. Friendly staff and express check-out service ensure a hassle-free experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Interior detail

Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Lower Seaview Suite

Lower Seaview Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Studio | Living area

Garden Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Waterfront Suite Ocean

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
1 Bayview Road, Paihia, Northland, 0200

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Haruru Falls - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Russell Beach - 27 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ti Bay Takeaways - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Door Paihia - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Breakwater Motel

Motel near Paihia Wharf
Located close to Paihia Beach and Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Breakwater Motel provides a garden, a library and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket information and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate dining areas, fridges and microwaves

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  • Pool
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 1,002 reviews
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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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

  • High chair
  • 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

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 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Breakwater Motel on 24 Nov 2025 start from NZ$252.59, including 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 start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breakwater Motel?

Checkout 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).

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Breakwater Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 532 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the time we checked in the staff was amazing and very accommodating to our needs. The room was very clean and comfortable to stay in. Awesome view from our balcony. All the shops, dining and bars were walking distance which was excellent. We will definitely stay there again on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, comfortable and an amazing view literally at your doorstep. Safe and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay for our family of four. Perfect location and a lovely clean suite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , beautiful view, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

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

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

Yvonne

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

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

craig

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Smallish rooms with limited access to kitchen facilities. There were a number of dining options within walking distance which makes up for that.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff super nice and helpful offering advise on what to see in the area Room was very clean with nice coffee and even hot chocolate Great view of the water from front rooms Walking distance to town Def recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Michael

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

Definitely five stars!

Five nights = Five stars! Excellent room, excellent view, excellent staff, excellent stay. Everything about this hotel was awesome. Definitely our first choice when/if we return to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

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

8/10 Good

PETER J.

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.

8/10 Good

Remigiusz

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

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were really impressed with the unit. Spotless and up to date. I confess, being a clean freak, I tried to find some dust and couldn't. We really couldn't fault it. Comfortable bed, everything you need in the kitchen. The view was amazing, and it was an easy walk to bars and restaurants. 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet only working in main room not in bedroom Tv only had Chanel’s in the lounge room to use tv in bedroom you needed to walk into lounge to change the Chanel , very hard to do anything in the bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre, tout le materiel nécessaire dans la cuisine, salle de bain avec serviettes et savons et shampoings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clemston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with nice rooms and a view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely excellent accomodation. Wonderful customer service. As we were staying a bit longer Quinn gave us the suite with dual aspect. Such awesome views over the Bay of Islands. The balcony was put to good use. Our suite was very spacious & exceptionally clean. It had everything we needed. Couldn't ask for more. A short walk to bars, cafes, eateries & shops. So much to do in the area. Such a beautiful area, but then New Zealand is all gorgeous! We totally recommend the Breakwater Motel to anyone visiting the Bay of Islands. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again. Thanks so much to our hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, gorgeous waterfront suite with perfect view of the bay. Quick walk to restaurants and ferry wharf.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

chervonne

Liked: Amenities
Great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025