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About this property
Set on the Paihia waterfront in the heart of the Bay of Islands, this motel offers refurbished suites with free Wi-Fi directly opposite Paihia Beach. All suites offer a patio or balcony with sea or garden views. All Breakwater Motel suites feature cooking facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each suite has a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Breakwater Paihia is just 400 metres from tours to Russell and the Hole In The Rock. It is a 5-minute drive from Waitangi Golf Club and Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Restaurants, cafes and shops are all within 5 minutes’ walk. Kerikeri Airport is a 25-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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Bedroom 1 double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 single bed and 1 large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sheryl
New Zealand
“Extremely clean and tidy room with a wonderful view. Would definitely stay again.” - Suzanne
Australia
“Friendly hosts, lovely views from the bedroom, and near great restaurants and ferry.” - Josephine
Australia
“Great location. Very tidy room with good amenities.” - Graham
New Zealand
“Love its waterfront position beautiful sunsets and sunrises. It’s our favourite motel in Paihia.” - Gerald
New Zealand
“Close to Paihia shops and restaurants, close to beach. Excellent view of sunrise from my unit.” - Dianne
New Zealand
“the room was very clean and room service was awesome” - Sandra
New Zealand
“View and location great , could walk to most things. Staff very helpful. Unit had everything we needed for staying for week” - Brett
New Zealand
“Great location right on waterfront. Very well equipped and comfortable unit.” - Graham
New Zealand
“Lovely motel on the waterfront. Great views from front units of wonderful sun rises and sun sets.” - Waiomio
New Zealand
“Love the view comfortable warm and clean nice and cozy quiet, liked that there's a laundry on site private and good parking staff very friendly.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Breakwater Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.