Terrace/patio

Reviews of Breakers Motel Whangamata

4 out of 5
Breakers Motel Whangamata
318-324 Hetherington Road, Whangamata

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Warren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant but a bit dated
Property is quite dated but clean, good location, double bed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming from the moment we arrived. Room was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Lynne on 16 Feb 2022
Thank you Matthew for you nice review, we hope you return to stay again another time. Kind regards Lynne & Graham

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay, clean room, fun pool
Great service and a clean and comfy room. It is a little dated but that is the charm of this hotel. The pool area reminds me of something out of the 80s. Walkable to the center of whangamata. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Lynne on 16 Feb 2022
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind regards Lynne

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa in the room. You can fill yourself great to relax in on the cold winter evenings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Breakers on 20 Jul 2021
Great that you enjoyed the spa, they are lovely in the colder months especially.

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good a bit noisy beside the room in the morning if you want sleep in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet unit. Friendly and helpful owners. Fantastic spa on the deck.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Breakers Motel on 25 May 2021
Thank you for your positive review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you return again one day. Kind regards Lynne

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice property high standard of finish and decor to the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Breakers Motel on 17 May 2021
Thank you for your review and kind comments, we are pleased you enjoyed you stay with us and hope to see you return one day to stay again. Kind regards Lynne

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Breakers Motel on 17 May 2021
Thank you for your review ... we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again sometime. Kind regards Graham and Lynne

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant sray
Very pleasant stay. New managers doing a great job, clean, convenient and well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Lynne on 13 Apr 2021
Thank you Andrew for your kind feedback. We hope you return again to stay with us. Kind regards Graham and Lynne

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again, lovely area and facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Megan on 5 Feb 2021
Thanks Sara we look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Doug, New Plymouth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with cosy, clean facilities and friendly service. The free upgrade was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Megan on 25 Aug 2020
Hi Doug, thanks for your review we are delighted you enjoyed your complimentary upgrade. See you again soon. Ross and Megan

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Ross on 5 Aug 2020
Thank you - 5 Stars !!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a 2 bedroom room with spa. Kids loved it so did I. Clean and spacious. Comfy beds. Warm room. Beautiful scenery.friendly staff.Kids Park,Trampoline was a bonus. Only problem was the laundry.Should Atleast have about 2 washing machine and 2 dryer :) Although we will be back again .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Ross and Megan on 17 Jul 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay in Whangamata. We note your comment about the laundry. Our guest laundry has a washing machine and dryer which both sit unused for at least 90% of the time. Regards

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The 2 bedroom apartment we stayed in was spacious and clean. There was also a Webber bbq for our use which was great. But the apartment itself is very dated, the outdoor areas also need attention and the premium price we paid did not reflect this. There was a cheap little hair dryer in the bathroom which burst into flames with first use and we could find no evidence of smoke detectors. When we questioned the manager he assured us there was some but couldn’t say where they were. There is no air conditioning which was a struggle in 30 deg heat, but the pool was a lovely saviour. There were lots of Ants and bugs in the apartment, we used nearly a can of fly spray in 3 days, dead bugs everywhere each morning yet housekeeping did not vacuum them up even once, they added towels and teabags and left
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Ross and Megan on 30 Jan 2020
Thank you for your very subjective comments. Ross and Megan

8/10 Good

NR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't really like the tiled floors in the rooms, a bit cold. Otherwise, friendly staff, everything we needed and close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Ross on 13 Jan 2020
Thank you for your review. Our tiled floors are simply perfect in this hot weather at a beach resort town. However we accept that such views are subjective. Thank you for staying at Breakers. Safe travels. Regards Ross and Megan.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and tidy and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Ross on 9 Jan 2020
Thank you for your kind words. It's always lovely to hear that guests have enjoyed there stay. Regards Ross and Megan

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Service, Amazing Room, Amazing Stay
From the outset, this stay was amazing. Check In, our friendly hosts were absolutely accommodating and helpful, making our families stay that much more enjoyable. The room next to the pool was spacious and allowed for easy and monitored access for our kids. This also had the added bonus of being able to easily socialise with the neighbouring units if you wanted, or retire to the privacy of your rooms. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Ross on 26 Dec 2019
Thanks guys for your lovely review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us in beautiful Whangamata. We look forward to hosting you again. Safe travels. Regards Ross and Megan

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, modern, airy rooms. The proprietor, Ross, was exceedingly helpful. Excellent property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Ross on 19 Dec 2019
Hi guys. So lovely to meet you you both and it was a real pleasure hosting you. Great to hear that you enjoyed your family reunion in good old Whanga. I trust you had safe travels back to Suva. See you again sometime. Regards Ross and Megan

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Friendly Staff Handy to town and beach Loved the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Ross and Megan on 10 Dec 2019
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It is much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal spot
Great place to stay, well appointed and restful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Ross on 7 Dec 2019
Thanks for you wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you again. Regards Ross and Megan

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Ross on 2 Dec 2019
Thank you for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely maintained, had everything we needed and the kids were very happy there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Ross on 1 Dec 2019
Thank you for your review and we hope to see you again sometime. Regards Ross and Megan.

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NZ east coast hopping
Nice comfortable convenient place. Great local shops and beaches. If you‘re in the area It’s one to look at staying in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Ross and Megan on 14 Oct 2019
Thanks Steven. Great to hear that you enjoyed your time at Breakers and our beautiful town of Whangamata. See you again. Regards.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Megan and Ross on 6 May 2019
Delighted to receive your wonderful review. Look forward to hosting you both again soon. Ross and Megan

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and the service excellent. Great bed and lovely complimentary toiletries
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Megan on 6 May 2019
Thank you for your kind review. Pleased to know that our service and facilities provided you with a wonderful experience. See you again soon. Thanks Ross and Megan

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Ross & Megan on 14 Apr 2019
Thank you for your 5/5 review. Safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and hot tub in room were spectacular. Loved the view from the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Megan & Ross on 13 Apr 2019
Thank you for you review. We are thrilled you enjoyed our facilities and the outlook and look forward to hosting you again. Safe travels.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Compared to other properties I have been staying in on this trip, it is more expensive, furnishings are older and it was not as clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Ross & Megan. on 27 Mar 2019
Thank you for your review. Your comments are noted and we will strive for continuous improvement. Regards.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Wolverhampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Ross & Megan on 23 Mar 2019
Thank you Christopher. We look forward to hosting you again sometime.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We paid close to $700 for two nights, The property was very tired, beds were hard and uncomfortable. The hot tub was old and half the jets were not working, dirt and hair in the bottom of the hot tub and hair in the filter. Pool was lovely. We had our property on the ground floor, could hear the floor above us, people going to the toilet.......... If it was cheaper would have felt a little better about the property but at that price...... yikes
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Ross & Megan on 24 Mar 2019
Dear Amanda. It’s disappointing that you do not have the conviction to state your name but rather elect to hide behind an “Anonymous” tag. Further; not once during your two-night stay did you raise any concerns directly with us. From the moment you first arrived at Reception to check-in we sensed you were unhappy about something; and this was prior to seeing your room. Your comments about our beds are at odds with other reviews; however, we accept that bed comfort is a subjective opinion. Our private spa pools remain empty for guests to full, use and drain themselves each time they used; thus, guaranteeing fresh clean water even time. They are also vigorously cleaned between each guest stay. The price you paid is not what we advertise. We welcome constructive criticism and suggestions to improve our facilities and service but feel on this occasion we are simply the butt of some other frustration.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to have the kitchen and the room was spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Ross & Megan on 19 Feb 2019
Thank you for your review. We look forward to hosting you again sometime. Regards.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay for a couple of days. Easy walk into town for cafes and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Megan on 25 Dec 2018
We thank you for your kind review. Pleased you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again in future. Hope you all had a brilliant Christmas.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Ross & Megan on 12 Dec 2018
Thank you for the "perfect" score. Regards.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Megan on 4 Dec 2018
Thanks for your awesome review, it is most appreciated. Safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome people and very friendly. Loved the pool and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Megan on 4 Dec 2018
Most of our guests also adore the pool and spas so pleased you did also. Thanks for your lovely conments, look forward to seeing you again soon. Safe travels.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Megan on 4 Dec 2018
We thank you for taking the time to review Breakers Motel in Whangamata. Thanks

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
ANTS :( Nice location right next to the harbor but ANTS!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Megan on 4 Dec 2018
Unfortunately due to the heavy rain we experienced during your stay this makes the ants homeless and having to move out of their homes. We cotinually have the building sprayed but mother nature always wins unfortunately. Delighted you loved our accommodation location. Hope to see you again soon safe travels.

8/10 Good

Peter, Karaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel located close to town. Friendly staff. Large very clean and well presented room. The BEST ever hotel/motel shower we have ever experienced. Good pressure and good temp.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Megan on 4 Dec 2018
Thanks for your lovely comments we work hard to provide friendly down to earth kiwi service. Even nicer to know you loved our showers. See you both again soon. Thanks again

10/10 Excellent

Andrew/Shallen, Moses Lake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a beautiful little place nestled into the small town of Whangamata. Rooms were wonderful, and it's a quiet get away if you like small town living. If we ever have a chance to to go again we would in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Megan on 4 Dec 2018
We are delighted that you enjoyed Whangamata as much as we do, our little slice of Paradise. No wonder we are called Paradise Coast, safe travels and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Thanks again

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Otara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an awesome stay at the Breakers Motel.Everything you could ask for. A1.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Owner on 31 Oct 2018
Thanks Wayne. We look forward to hosting you again sometime. Regards Ross & Megan

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Owner on 31 Oct 2018
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything within walking distance. Quiet and tidy. Plenty of parking. Easy access.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Owner on 31 Oct 2018
Thank you for your review. Regards Ross & Megan

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Owners on 27 Sept 2018
Thank you Donna. We look forward to hosting you again. Ross & Megan

8/10 Good

LAE, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice motel
Comfortable place to stay but the unit which opened on to the pool area could be a bit noisy if families were using the pool in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Owner on 29 Sept 2018
Thank you for your review. Two of our eight studio units have access showers for obvious reasons; which is a legal requirement. These showers are also preferred by elderly guests. This is not an improvement issue as you have suggested but a practical and legal requirement for less able-bodied guests. If you had raised your concern upon check-in we would have happily moved you to a room with a shower box. Regards Ross & Megan

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ticked all the boxes. Spacious, close to town, quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Ross and Megan on 19 Sept 2018
We thank you for your kind review. Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Dannevirke NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
A nice motel with great facilities and friendly staff. An easy drive into town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Owners on 12 Sept 2018
Hi Bill. Thanks for your review and your kind words; although we did have a wee chuckle about needing to drive the 700m to town though !!! It was a pleasure to host you and hopefully we will see you again. Regards Ross & Megan.

10/10 Excellent

Kiriroto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, pleasant staff will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Ross and Megan Levy on 14 Jun 2018
Thank you Kirioto for your kind review. Whangamata has been voted the "best beach in New Zealand" which we are very proud of. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Ross and Megan Levy

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ross was great and we enjoyed our stay ... thank you
Response from jenny on 2 May 2018
Thank-you very much Margaret.

8/10 Good

C, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel.
Nice motel and clean. Staff very helpful and pleasant. Good location and close to restaurants in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from jenny on 2 May 2018
Thank-you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family holidays: swimming and playground for kids plus trampoline. Kids loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017