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Waves Motel

4.0 star property
Travelers wake to the rhythm of ocean waves at this coastal motel, where laundry services and tour assistance make vacations smoother and more relaxing.

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix - Waves Motel (Orewa)
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Waves Motel, by the sea, offers a peaceful retreat with a garden setting. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, luggage storage, express check-out, and beach towels. Attentive staff provides dry cleaning and laundry services to enhance the stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Studio, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 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 | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Waves King Suite with walk-in shower

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom | View from room

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | Living room | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Orewa, Waves Motel is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mahurangi Regional Park and Dome Forest, while Silverdale Pioneer Village and Bohemian Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Harbour Stadium or National Hockey Center. Visit our Orewa travel guide
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Map
Corner Hibiscus Coast Highway & Kohu St, Orewa, 0931

What's nearby

  • Orewa Beach
    Orewa Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Victor Eaves Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Maygrove Park
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Estuary Arts Centre
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffe Della Costa
    9 min walk
  • Tasca Beach
    12 min walk
  • Drifter Coffee NZ
    11 min walk
  • Booboo Sushi
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's
    9 min walk

About this property

Waves Motel

Upscale motel by the sea
Waves Motel provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and beach towels
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Waves Motel include comforts such as private indoor hot tubs and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heated floors, showers, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is Waves Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waves Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waves Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Waves Motel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Orewa Beach and Victor Eaves Park. Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Maygrove Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Waves Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 666 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, air con, everything as advertised. Pretty flawless. Great place to stay bear the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

D.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, good staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot to stay, shower was grrat, bed was very comfortable. Cannot fault.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Right close to the beach. Excellent location. Would stay here again. Staff was easy to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Staff very helpful Clean room Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large apartment clean well equipped and near local amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean room. Comfortable beds. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MOLLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good communication with the staff. AC worked great. The jacuzzi tub was excellent for tired, weary muscles.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, excellent location. Not sure where the two free drinks were?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night in a one bedroom apartment. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Large bathroom. Location almost on the beach and 5 minute walk to town for restaurants etc. Off road car parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, pull out sofa bed wasn’t the most comfortable but we made it work for us
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean and tidy - the outside needs some work doing to it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and private. Felt safe Staff were very helpful Room needs some TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Cathy

It was nice to have an outdoor area right outside the room with table and chairs. Convenient access to the beautiful beach just a few steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great air con, room had everything, customer service fabulous and room tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room with big bathroom, excellent WiFi and comfortable bed. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful and welcoming staff. Lovely spacious room - especially the bathroom. Comfortable bed. Great location to the beach. Nicer curtains and carpets since the last time we stayed :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was immaculate. Everything looked almost new staff were very friendly and helpful when this motel was built It looks like no money was spared in making the fixtures, and the overall set up a replacement place to be. Definitely not your average motel. It may be a little further out from the town centre then some but well worth walking an extra few steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room size was great, as was the outside space. Pull out is not the most comfortable, but for a short stay it works
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was to our satisfaction nice n clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super easy check-in. Plenty of parking. Very well maintained room. Convenient laundry facilities. Quiet but effective air conditioning. No view from Room 8, but an area outside the ranch slider where you can sit. Generously- sized bathroom and good hot water supply. Modern TV and free Netflix. Small kitchen area and limited equipment, but with so many cafes nearby eating out is the best option. Super close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean and so close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean & spacious Only negative was a large tub catching water leaking from the ceiling right outside our door We were on the ground floor & had a lovely private courtyard with outdoor furniture Very handy to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location 😃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024