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Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Interior detail
Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Living area
Exterior
Reception
Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Bayview Road, Paihia, Northland, 0200
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St Paul’s Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Interior detail

Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lower Seaview Suite

Lower Seaview Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden Studio | Living area

Garden Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Waterfront Suite Ocean

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Paihia

Located in Paihia, Breakwater Motel is on the waterfront, a 5-minute walk from Paihia Wharf and 6 minutes by foot from Paihia Beach. .This beach motel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Waitangi Treaty Grounds and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Waitangi Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Paul’s Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Opua Forest - 7 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Breakwater Motel

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift

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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 fire extinguisher and 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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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. 408 out of 564 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 564 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 564 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 564 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 564 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Across the street from the ocean, nice and clean and very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was well equipped and spotless. Hosts were extremely welcoming and accommodating allowing us to have a sea view room for part of the stay (surcharge payable) and looked after our bags on our departure date as our return was later that day. A great spot, less than a 5 minute stroll to the centre of Paihia, spacious and very well equipped accommodation. Would definitely recommend, but book a sea view room as the view over the water to Russell is stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dixie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was exceptionally clean and well maintained. The owner was very accommodating picking us up at the Kerikeri airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lorilei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and had good suggestions about what to do in the area. We were a 5 minute walk to restaurants, shops, and activities. The room itself was clean and spacious with a fantastic view of the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay. We were kindly allocated room 8 which gave us fantastic double aspect views from the main living area. The bed was really comfortable, and the small kitchen area well equipped. The daily service was also excellent. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice space. Comfortable. Clean & tidy. Nice view out to ocean. Friendly staff. Walkable to everything including ferries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, very well appointed with everything we needed. Many restaurants within a short walk. Lois’ hospitality was excellent…very warm and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay, lovely hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Castro Valley

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy, Odessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, brand new room!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are clean, and more than spacious. But what made this an excellent experience was the staff. They are so nice and accommodating. We would most definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

caroline, Stratfors

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location on edge of town. Very quiet except for road noise. Waves are heard crashing so very peaceful. Nice sized room and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl, Vancouver

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, nice location. Short walk to wharf and shops. Only complaint was the mattress - soft and not very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raniyah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay at Breakwater, bedroom and lounge room both with water front stunning views and direct access.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room with great views. Room very clean and well equipped and serviced daily, which was appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy Nancy, Kuala Lumpur

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the time we checked in the staff was amazing and very accommodating to our needs. The room was very clean and comfortable to stay in. Awesome view from our balcony. All the shops, dining and bars were walking distance which was excellent. We will definitely stay there again on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025