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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View
Highlights
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
42 sq m
Partial sea view
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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Lower Seaview Suite
Highlights
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
51 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Garden Suite
Highlights
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
42 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Garden Studio
Highlights
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
42 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
About the neighborhood
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
Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - 4 min walk
Marina Cafe Opua - 8 min drive
Hone's Garden - 26 min drive
Paihia Wharf - 4 min walk
Charlotte’s Kitchen - 5 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 barbecue grills
Beach towels, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and microwaves
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Property 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
Onsite 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, 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
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 rating 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 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?
Check-out 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 514 reviews
10 - Excellent
369
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 514 reviews
8 - Good
120
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 514 reviews
6 - Okay
23
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 514 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 514 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
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
We loved our stay!
Lincoln
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Well placed, clean and tidy
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
It was a perfect lil 1bdrm suite
Lorna
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
A great stay for our family of four. Perfect location and a lovely clean suite.
Karen
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Great Hosts, very welcoming. Nice neat & clean property opposite the Beach with only 200m to all Dining, tours & shopping. Great location and would highly recommend 😊
Corinna
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
The property is beautiful and waterfront rooms are accurately shown. The views are great. Most importantly the owners are very helpful with scheduling tours etc and you can easily walk wherever you go.
Jennifer
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Great location, dome minutes from the center. Lovely rooms, fitting for families.
Ori
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
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.
John
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Perfect for our few days stay .. shops plenty .. great staff .. views wonderful .. and good sized unit .. have booked for another week ..
Penny
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Gorgeous place with the views of the ocean! Just perfect! Made me wanna stay here for the rest of the vacay!
Gayathri
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10
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.
craig
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Staff was very responsive to our requests. They were friendly and wanted our business. Great job!
Rolands
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Convenient, quiet, clean and comfortable with short walk to beach or town.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
Really nice room clean and awesome location. Walking distance to bars and restaurants. Would definitely come back.
Ngawai
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10
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.
Janeane
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
6/10
I had a quiet night
Fenella
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Fabulous location, lovely hosts, great room.excellent stay!
Michael
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10
Wonderful place, with great owners. Easy walking to all food places, wharf, shops, etc
Yvonne
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10
Fantastic place to stay, great view and close to everything you need. Would highly recommend
Amanda
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
lovely
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
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.
Kenny
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
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.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Friendly staff, very clean and a great location.
Sean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
6/10
Very noisy. Road traffic was very loud. Motorcycles, loud cars. Wi-Fi was very spotty
Jean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
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!