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 barbecues
Beach towels, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
Payment types at the property
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
On-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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 ratings 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?
Checkout 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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 517 reviews
10 - Excellent
371
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 517 reviews
8 - Good
121
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 517 reviews
6 - Okay
23
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 517 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 517 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Great location, close to town
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10
Lovely view. Excellent bed and clean facilities.
Jenny
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
We loved our stay!
Lincoln
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
8/10
Very clean , beautiful view, close to everything.
Joy
Stayed 3 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
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
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
Convenient, quiet, clean and comfortable with short walk to beach or town.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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
Fabulous location, lovely hosts, great room.excellent stay!
Michael
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
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
10/10
Wonderful place, with great owners. Easy walking to all food places, wharf, shops, etc
Yvonne
Stayed 2 nights in May 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
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
6/10
I had a quiet night
Fenella
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
lovely
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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!
Moran
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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.