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Waves Motel

4.0 star property
Waterfront motel in Orewa with free parking

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Waves Seaview Suite | Living room
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Corner Hibiscus Coast Highway & Kohu St, Orewa, 0931
  • Place, Orewa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Victor Eaves Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Waves Studio with Spa Bath

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Waves King Suite with Spa Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Waves King Suite with walk-in shower

Waves King Suite with walk-in shower

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Waves Seaview Suite | View from room

Waves Seaview Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Waves Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Waves Family Suite | Living room

Waves Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Orewa

Waves Motel places you steps from Orewa Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of Victor Eaves Park. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and indoor private hot tubs. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-out. Added amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Orewa motel include Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Maygrove Park.
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What's nearby

  • Orewa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Victor Eaves Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Maygrove Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sky Tower - 34 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Della Costa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Booboo Sushi - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Drifter Coffee NZ - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Waves Motel

Waterfront motel in Orewa with free parking
As a guest of Waves Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Waves Motel also features dry cleaning/laundry services and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Orewa motel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Waves Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Orewa motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Waves Motel Orewa
Waves Orewa
Waves Motel Motel
Waves Hotel Orewa
Waves Motel Orewa
Waves Motel Motel Orewa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waves Motel?

Waves Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waves Motel?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waves Motel on 18 Jan 2026 start from NZ$192.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Waves Motel?

Yep, Waves Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Waves Motel?

Yep, Waves Motel is a short 1-minute walk from Orewa Beach.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Waves Motel?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does Waves Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waves Motel?

No, Waves Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waves Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waves Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Waves Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 617 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 617 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 617 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 617 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 617 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything ok apart from bathroom shower floor,quiet dangerous. Very unsafe slippery when wet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our one night this time around. Just a short break for two busy people. Room was clean and facilities adequate. Place needs a bit of tlc, but not bad enough to put us off coming again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed many times and love the position and comfort. Friendly and helpful staff. There was a problem with our door making a strange sound which turned out to be caused by the wind. However the manageress upgraded us to a King Room so it didn't keep us awake! Very much appreciated! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Matching the unit security code to customers' cell phone numbers is ingenious! The roomy unit layout was convenient, the kitchen sufficient for our needs. Comfortable bed and excellent shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good, clean, handy to town centre & beach. Facilities were adequate for our 1 night stay. Only criticism is the pull-out sofa bed, pretty old and some broken springs - not a comfortable sleep for my daughter. Other beds were good. Amazing bathroom ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad, Hikurangi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place looking forward to visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was a nice motel to stay, was only there for a nigh.t, room was really clean but it had a weird smell, but still nice and clean. The next time i book i would like to try the sun facing rooms or upstairs as it was a bit cold and dark where we stayed, the lady at reception was also very nice and i like that you opened your door with the last 4 digits of your phone number, Thanks WAVE, appreciated our one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa Bath was a winner! Friendly receptionist and quiet surroundings. Beach is a walk away!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cliff

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room we were given was an accessible room which wasn't a problem, but the bathroom being an open type shower we found it quite unsafe as the water went all over the floor which I feel was rather unsafe and slippery.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Unit serviced daily. Close to shops and all amenities. Super close to the beach. Ideal for daily walks. Restaurants, cafés and bars near by, within walking distance. Will definitely stay again. Very pleasant surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Ipswich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, modern rooms (everything appears nearly new) situated just off the wonderful Orewa beach and walking distance of the beach front centre and shops. I would highly recommend to independent travellers with a car.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

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

8/10 Good

Mandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked: Handy to facilities (Orewa shops) and beach. Facilities at the premises were adequate. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very clean premises. Disliked: Traffic and road noise. Room interior could have done with paint/paper. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
it was ok for a couple of nights Clean TV leaves a lot to be desired. Mainly Netflix and no SKY
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Gtest location but the room is in need of investment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good handle to the beachfront
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025