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Wayfarer Motel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
231 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, 0410
  • Okahu Estate Winery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Te Ahu Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Far North Regional Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About this property

Wayfarer Motel

3-star Kaitaia motel with in-room kitchenettes
Along with a poolside bar, this smoke-free motel has a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and a library are onsite.
Wayfarer Motel offers 25 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Wayfarer Motel features a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This family-friendly motel also offers a library, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Wayfarer Motel is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, Italian

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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.

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Wayfarer Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 175 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business 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

6/10 Okay

Phil

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rodney, Whangarei

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Traveled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Leslie

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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

Sukhvir

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy units.thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Business traveler
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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Wae

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Corinne

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

8/10 Good

Renata

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Allan

Liked: Staff & service
Noisy people next unit
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Karene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mmmm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gai

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Can hear the water taps running from upstairs room. I am STAYING IN ROOM 17 Make me feeling I had forgotten turn off the water because upstairs turning shower that noise i heard Place are cleaness and easy parking Comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sultan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sultan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful staff

Staff were extremely welcoming! Comfortable short stay..thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

dhaneliza

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

vicki

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