Breakwater Motel

4.5 star property
Beach motel in Paihia with a nearby private beach

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Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Interior detail
Exterior
Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Living area
BBQ/picnic Area
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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, Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Lower Seaview Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Sofa bed
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Garden Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Sofa bed
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Garden Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Waterfront Suite Ocean

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Paihia

At Breakwater Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach. Highlights at this beach motel include a nearby private beach and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Paihia motel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Waitangi Treaty Grounds and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Waitangi Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Haruru Falls - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Russell Beach - 24 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ti Bay Takeaways - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Breakwater Motel

Beach motel in Paihia with a nearby private beach
A private beach is featured. As a guest of Breakwater Motel, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Breakwater Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Paihia motel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Breakwater Motel offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

This Paihia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. 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
  • 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 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

  • No pets 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
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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 parking available at Breakwater Motel?

Yep, Breakwater Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Breakwater Motel?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Breakwater Motel on 24 Nov 2025 start from NZ$247.69, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Breakwater Motel?

Yep, Breakwater Motel is a short 6-minute walk from Paihia Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Is Breakwater Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Breakwater Motel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Breakwater Motel?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Breakwater Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.