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Breakwater Motel

4.5 star property

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Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Interior detail
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | View from room
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$110
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6

Explore the area

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1 Bayview Road, Paihia, Northland, 0200
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Waterfront Suite Ocean

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Lower Seaview Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Garden Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Studio | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Garden Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Interior detail

Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Breakwater Motel

4.5-star Paihia motel steps from Bay of Islands
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Breakwater Motel offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Paihia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
This Paihia motel has its very own private beach. Breakwater Motel features a library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach motel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Breakwater Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

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
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

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 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

Breakwater Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 523 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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well placed, clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SJ Beasley

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

Great view and location.

Fantastic view of the bay, well worth the extra cost. Apartment clean, in good condition & comfortable. Reception very helpful, short walk to shops and restaurants. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect lil 1bdrm suite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not as great as I thought it would be

Very noisy. Road traffic was very loud. Motorcycles, loud cars. Wi-Fi was very spotty
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 😊
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Fenella

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a quiet night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

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

10/10 Excellent

Ori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, dome minutes from the center. Lovely rooms, fitting for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

craig, PALM COAST

Traveled with family
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

Rolands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very responsive to our requests. They were friendly and wanted our business. Great job!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayathri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place with the views of the ocean! Just perfect! Made me wanna stay here for the rest of the vacay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janeane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

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

It’s all in the views

There are only motels here so we drove past this one on the way to see where the ferry’s leave. Was right on the main road but had full views of the bay. We got ground floor Room 1 and was great. Sat outside and watched the world go by along with the cars which was the only issue. Bed a bit small and soft for our liking but bathroom, kitchen and seating area all good sizes. You do pay for the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngawai

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Falls Church

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Traveled with partner
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