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A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the sea. - Breakwater Motel (Paihia)
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A compact living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and a sofa. - Breakwater Motel (Paihia)
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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Waterfront haven with private beach

Waves crash just steps away on our private beach, creating a tranquil soundtrack for your stay. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame stunning bay views, while friendly staff arrange local excursions. A short stroll brings you to Paihia's charming shops and waterfront restaurants.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Lower Seaview Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Garden Suite

A neatly made bed with a green and white floral bedspread, a white pillow, and a striped pillow. There is a painting above the bed and a wall-mounted light fixture to the right.

Garden Suite

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a shower area.

Garden Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean

  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Lower Seaview Suite

  • Sleeps 6

View all photos for Garden Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom, and a painting on the wall.

Garden Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Waterfront Suite Ocean

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Paihia, Breakwater Motel is near the airport and on the waterfront. Paihia Wharf and Waitangi Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paihia Beach and Haruru Falls. Waitangi Treaty Grounds is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and skydiving. Visit our Paihia travel guide
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1 Bayview Road, Paihia, Northland, 0200

What's nearby

  • A waterfront pier with buildings and a boat docked.
    Paihia Wharf
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A calm beach with pebbles, a small island, and a boat in the distance.
    Paihia Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bay of Islands Kayaking
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Paul’s Church
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Action World
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Seaside
    26 min drive
  • CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen
    5 min walk
  • Breeze Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Duke of Marlborough Hotel
    26 min drive
  • El Cafe
    10 min walk

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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

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 elevator

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
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

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

Property 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)

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Breakwater Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

Breakwater Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 582 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location to beach, Wharf, shops and eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room with kitchenette and a great view of the Bay. Walked to town, with easy parking. We will go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, close to everything. The rooms were extremely well equipped and spotless. Have stayed here previously and the standard never drops. Will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot with breathtaking waterview. Easy to park (free parking). Short walking distance to Paihia Wharf.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Across the street from the ocean, nice and clean and very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, brand new room!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was immaculate, it was all we could have wished for. We were given a free upgrade and it was lovely. The presentation and standard was right up there. Thanks guys.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to everything. Very clean. Nothing bad to say about it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lorilei

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Excellent location, very nice and well equipped room that was spotlessly clean and stylish. Staff were lovely - highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, bathroom and kitchen modern.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay for our family of four. Perfect location and a lovely clean suite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice location, helpful stagf
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Paihia

Convenient, quiet, clean and comfortable with short walk to beach or town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, gorgeous waterfront suite with perfect view of the bay. Quick walk to restaurants and ferry wharf.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A modest family run motel, but very well run. A friendly greeting at check in. Comfortable suite, with kitchen, microwave, fridge, kettle and all cutlery, plates etc. SPOTLESSLY CLEAN and neat! Lovely sea view from the slider doors/patio. Two TV’s. Guest laundry facilities on site. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026