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Wayfarer Motel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Property grounds
Standard Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Front of property
Deluxe Queen Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Standard Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
231 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, 0410

What's nearby

  • Okahu Estate Winery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Ahu Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Far North Regional Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Karikari Peninsula - 21 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Taipa Beach - 31 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Birdies Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peek a Boo - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Wayfarer Motel

Family-friendly motel
A poolside bar, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Wayfarer Motel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Wayfarer Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: NZD 11 to 13 for adults and NZD 11 to 13 for children
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 11 to 13 for adults, and NZD 11 to 13 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Asure Wayfarer Motel Kaitaia
Asure Wayfarer Motel
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Asure Wayfarer
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ASURE Wayfarer Motel
Wayfarer Motel Kaitaia
Wayfarer Motel Motel Kaitaia

Frequently asked questions

Does Wayfarer Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Wayfarer Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Wayfarer Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wayfarer Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Wayfarer Motel?

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

Where is Wayfarer Motel located?

This family-friendly Kaitaia motel is steps from Okahu Estate Winery and Te Ahu Centre. Far North Regional Museum is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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Wayfarer Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 174 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy stayed there many of time's now..best in kaitaia
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room was clean..and 2mins walk to town...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey

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

Clean and pleasant

Clean and pleasant stay. Ideal as stop on trip further north.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe have full instructions on how to use the cooktop stove its not just turn the switch. One of the staff came and showed us which was awsum
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room, recommended stop to whoever wants to have a break while travelling Northland.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location for visiting cape. Motel was fine. Budget for budget prices. Everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town walking distance lots of cafe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was adequate
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Better love next time

Yes it was Satisfactory...Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in great. But after that it was down hill. I think there is emergency housing at this motel which was not explained otherwise I would not have booked. Wouldn't recommend and won't be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

vicki

Liked: Staff & service
Nice for a stopover Just needed an exhaust vent n shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation available at short notice during the holiday period. Welcoming lady at reception. Reception open until 8.00pm which is great if one arrives late or is delayed. Breakfast served to your room on time. Clean and functional facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukhvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy units.thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. I arrived early and was allowed to store my luggage in the office till the room was available. I was then directed to a cafe where I could get a lovely breakfast which was discounted. I would come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional Cleanliness, very friendly staff

2/10 Terrible

Will

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I woke up at 3am with big roaches on the bed, i immediately pack my things put the room key in the mailbox and will never come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to have as a base. Close to shops and takeaways
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was safe car park and pretty convenient to stores and easy access to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great

10/10 Excellent

Lesley and Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy and clean, friendly operators
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Tidy and clean, no aircon, terrible smell and condition out the kitchen windows.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic motel with decent kitchen in room -- good location to explore 90-mile beach and Northland. Only negative was hot tub wasn't all that warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for us
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 2 nights 3days at Kaitaia then drove to Cape Reinga, Sand Dunes and 90 mile beach. What an awesome experience.
Cape Reinga Lighthouse
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022